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andyshute 's review for:
A Study in Scarlet
by Arthur Conan Doyle
I spent a happy summer reading all the Sherlock Holmes stories in my teens and have frequently meant to read them again. With this new complete collection narrated by the wonderful Stephen Fry, how could I refuse?
The debut story starts strong with a great set up and Holmes and Watson present and correct, the characters clearly defined with minimal fuss. The whimsy and humour work nicely and the plot thickens.
However, it feels like 2 stories merged into one. The first mystery half leads us to the second in which the tale is set out like it’s own short story. It’s not bad, just a little odd and overblown.
Still, I found myself enjoying it, even knowing the outcome. Fry’s narration is perhaps not quite as defined as his Harry Potter work but he’s engaging and energetic. Bring on the others.
The debut story starts strong with a great set up and Holmes and Watson present and correct, the characters clearly defined with minimal fuss. The whimsy and humour work nicely and the plot thickens.
However, it feels like 2 stories merged into one. The first mystery half leads us to the second in which the tale is set out like it’s own short story. It’s not bad, just a little odd and overblown.
Still, I found myself enjoying it, even knowing the outcome. Fry’s narration is perhaps not quite as defined as his Harry Potter work but he’s engaging and energetic. Bring on the others.