singalana's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I grew up reading Sherlock Holmes stories, and I’ve seen the movie (with Jeremy Brett) many times. But I don’t think I’ve ever read this book. I happened to win this at StoryGraph’s Giveaway as an Audrey audiobook. I must say I was positively surprised, as I enjoyed the narrator and the guide.
But enough about that and into the book. As many of you know, this is a classic detective story with a hint of the supernatural. There seems to be a curse upon the Baskervilles: a huge hound haunts the members of the family, and Sherlock Holmes is called to help as the curse threatens the last remaining member of the Baskerville family.
The story is told from the perspective of Watson, who is a well-meaning doctor and a faithful friend of Sherlock Holmes. Watson is sent to investigate, as Holmes is otherwise engaged. Soon, he discovers that strange things are indeed happening. But can they protect the last Baskerville before the Hound gets him too?
I like Sherlock Holmes, and I think Doyle does excellent villains, but Watson is sometimes infuriatingly clueless, and Doyle’s women leave a lot to be desired. But I can’t help but like this story nonetheless. It has all the elements of an interesting story: a family curse, a creepy setting, suspicious servants… It’s not perfect by any means, but I think the ending is satisfying, and I had a good time listening to it!
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Alcohol, Blood, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
jeremie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Gun violence and Incest
laineydunne's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Stalking, Murder, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, and Animal cruelty
book_bear's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Sherlock Holmes stories are always wonderful and masterfully written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I have loved every single one! Hats off to you, Sir Doyle! <3 :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Murder, Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse
erikwmj's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Death
Minor: Racism
ran_sophia's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny
Minor: Violence
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
this was surprisingly fun! the fact that i waited like 5 yrs to finally read this after having bought it...anyway i did enjoy the mysterious whodunnit, holmes' logic, and atmospherics of the hound of the baskervilles. john and sherlock had a lot of chemistry and the book made me snort at times as well. a good read and i enjoyed benedict's introduction too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Violence
crufts's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
The third of four Sherlock Holmes novels, The Hound of the Baskervilles begins with Holmes and Watson's career well-established. The duo are called out to investigate the suspicious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, who seems to have died at the appearance of a gigantic devilish hound whose eyes and maw drip with hellfire - a hound whose legend is well-known in the Baskerville family. Not only that, but the heir to the estate (Henry Baskerville) has received a letter warning him to stay away from the moor. Who is trying to kill him, and why?
The setup of the mystery was effective, with both easy and hard clues offered to the reader. The descriptive style was vivid without getting flowery, and the pacing was impressively fast without skipping over important events. This is a great book.
The setup of the mystery was effective, with both easy and hard clues offered to the reader. The descriptive style was vivid without getting flowery, and the pacing was impressively fast without skipping over important events. This is a great book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Murder, Violence, and Animal death
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