teddy1209's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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
3.75
kimberly_b's review against another edition
4.0
Sherlock Holmes is so fun and interesting to read. Recommended for anyone who loves a good mystery and likes detail.
kirstenbeyondthebookends's review against another edition
4.0
The Sherlock short stories are OK but I prefer the longer works.
katie37's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
3.0
seven_of_ten's review against another edition
4.0
Minus his drug addiction + John Watson = Great book!
ablotial's review against another edition
5.0
I am ashamed to admit this is the very first Sherlock Holmes book I have ever read. Sure, I knew all about Holmes and Watson and their apartment on Baker Street and even Mrs. Hudson, the landlady. I've read enough -about- them to be fairly well versed. And even watched some TV specials featuring them on public television when I was a child.
And yet, I'd never picked up an actual book. Why not? Firstly, I'd assumed that since they were "old", the language would be also old and stilted and annoying as hell to read. Turns out that was not the case. But secondly, and more importantly, I'd thought there was one mystery per book, novel style, and it would be long and drawn out and written in old-style language with too many boring descriptions.
Boy was I ever wrong!
It turns out that they are short mystery stories, much like the style of the Encyclopedia Brown books I read and loved as a child. This book contains many short mysteries, and it's a lot of fun for me to try to gather up my clues and guess the ending before Sherlock can explain the solution and how he came about it. I was able to do that on three or four of these stories, and had a great time reading them.
I do have some complaints about all the marriage stories in this book - is that all women are good for? But then I remembered that, when this book was written, that was basically the case.
Highly recommended, and I'll be searching out more of them now that I know how they work :)
And yet, I'd never picked up an actual book. Why not? Firstly, I'd assumed that since they were "old", the language would be also old and stilted and annoying as hell to read. Turns out that was not the case. But secondly, and more importantly, I'd thought there was one mystery per book, novel style, and it would be long and drawn out and written in old-style language with too many boring descriptions.
Boy was I ever wrong!
It turns out that they are short mystery stories, much like the style of the Encyclopedia Brown books I read and loved as a child. This book contains many short mysteries, and it's a lot of fun for me to try to gather up my clues and guess the ending before Sherlock can explain the solution and how he came about it. I was able to do that on three or four of these stories, and had a great time reading them.
I do have some complaints about all the marriage stories in this book - is that all women are good for? But then I remembered that, when this book was written, that was basically the case.
Highly recommended, and I'll be searching out more of them now that I know how they work :)
darth_hirmi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Mr. Sherlock Holmes! What can I say about this series? I was first exposed to this in 3rd grade and as an immediate response I wanted to become a detective. But as I have grown, matured and become a little wiser, and having read Sherlock Holmes a million times the vision has transformed.
I no longer want to be a constanting detective instead I hope to be the top expert in mu field of work like Mr. Holmes is in his. Whenever work gets overwhelming or I am stuck on a problem I always come back to these books, open any page and start reading. Guess Mr. Holmes does more than just solving crimes!
I no longer want to be a constanting detective instead I hope to be the top expert in mu field of work like Mr. Holmes is in his. Whenever work gets overwhelming or I am stuck on a problem I always come back to these books, open any page and start reading. Guess Mr. Holmes does more than just solving crimes!
rebeccazh's review against another edition
read baskerville, sign of the four and the final problem for school
athoffman18's review against another edition
5.0
I classic collection of wonderfully written stories that everyone should read!