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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Another Adventure of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
I read a few Sherlock Holmes stories years ago, and, of course, I am a big fan of the BBC’s Sherlock series. I purchased this collection of Sherlock stories (The Hound of the Baskervilles, A Scandal in Bohemia, and The Adventure of the Speckled Band) because of the pretty hardback cover.
I’ll be honest; I spent much of my time reading these stories comparing Benedict Cumberbatch’s version of Holmes with the original character on the page. And I was pleased with how accurate his modern version was. There is something so modern (in the 21st-century sense) about the eccentricities and wittiness of the 19th-century Holmes. That’s what stood out to me the most. Holmes was as good at deductions as expected, and the cases were perfectly complex, although certain aspects of the mysteries were pretty easy to figure out.
Along with the modernness of Holmes, my biggest takeaway from this book is Dr. Watson’s portrayal. I think contemporary versions of Watson give him more gumption and backbone than the original. In these stories at least, Watson seems more in awe of Holmes and apt to follow along in amazement. The BBC’s Watson has more individuality, which suits contemporary audiences.
I hope I’ll be able to read the rest of Doyle’s stories someday in the future.
I’ll be honest; I spent much of my time reading these stories comparing Benedict Cumberbatch’s version of Holmes with the original character on the page. And I was pleased with how accurate his modern version was. There is something so modern (in the 21st-century sense) about the eccentricities and wittiness of the 19th-century Holmes. That’s what stood out to me the most. Holmes was as good at deductions as expected, and the cases were perfectly complex, although certain aspects of the mysteries were pretty easy to figure out.
Along with the modernness of Holmes, my biggest takeaway from this book is Dr. Watson’s portrayal. I think contemporary versions of Watson give him more gumption and backbone than the original. In these stories at least, Watson seems more in awe of Holmes and apt to follow along in amazement. The BBC’s Watson has more individuality, which suits contemporary audiences.
I hope I’ll be able to read the rest of Doyle’s stories someday in the future.