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The Hound of the Baskervilles
by Arthur Conan Doyle
I remember when I first read this book, long ago, that I was a bit disappointed with it. I think that may have been because Sherlock Holmes wasn't present in every chapter, much less every page. What did I care about Dr. John Watson? However, reading this in context with the other books and cases, I truly enjoyed this book. It has made in on quite a few "top" lists around the world.
Granted, Dr. Watson was "writing" the book after Holmes' death, so he is telling a case that Sherlock solved prior to his demise. It seems that so many readers were dismayed at the detective's death that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was convinced to write another story. This was the third full length book that featured one case. It pitted elements of the paranormal (the demon hound of Baskerville) with the logic and brilliant mind of Sherlock Holmes.
Mr. Stephen Fry, as ever, did a brilliant job with his foreward and narration of one of the greatest books on detection.
Granted, Dr. Watson was "writing" the book after Holmes' death, so he is telling a case that Sherlock solved prior to his demise. It seems that so many readers were dismayed at the detective's death that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was convinced to write another story. This was the third full length book that featured one case. It pitted elements of the paranormal (the demon hound of Baskerville) with the logic and brilliant mind of Sherlock Holmes.
Mr. Stephen Fry, as ever, did a brilliant job with his foreward and narration of one of the greatest books on detection.