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A review by gitanita
Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories, Volume I by Arthur Conan Doyle
4.0
First I have to say: FINALLY!!!! I have been reading this book for more than a year now and it's only Volume 1. I read it slowly for the past year but before Christmas made it my personal challenge to read the 400 odd pages left. I am so proud of myself because it was no easy task.
Sherlock is a fascinating character but his conduct can at times be trying for nerves. Poor Watson! Most of the stories were very interesting from the criminal and investigation aspect but were also very well written and by that I mean full of subtle (read: British) humor and sarcasm (my favorite).
I have a few compalaints though: Watson's writing can at times be overly sensationalist, which is what Sherlock said to him once. Also, whatever happend to Mary Watson between Holmes's supposed death along with Moriarty and his return three years later? All of a sudden Watson is living again in 221B Baker Street. I guess Sir Arthur Conan Doyle forgot about that part when he brought Sherlock back to life.
Sherlock is a fascinating character but his conduct can at times be trying for nerves. Poor Watson! Most of the stories were very interesting from the criminal and investigation aspect but were also very well written and by that I mean full of subtle (read: British) humor and sarcasm (my favorite).
I have a few compalaints though: Watson's writing can at times be overly sensationalist, which is what Sherlock said to him once. Also, whatever happend to Mary Watson between Holmes's supposed death along with Moriarty and his return three years later? All of a sudden Watson is living again in 221B Baker Street. I guess Sir Arthur Conan Doyle forgot about that part when he brought Sherlock back to life.