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The Greatest Adventures of Sherlock Homes by Arthur Conan Doyle
5.0
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By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
*5 STARS
“My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people do not know.”
[b: The Greatest Adventures of Sherlock Holmes|482060|Sherlock Holmes|Arthur Conan Doyle|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1175135295s/482060.jpg|8462586] was a very entertaining and unexpected read. Although I don’t read mystery often, I feel that this was a good venture into that genre. Sherlock Holmes was a memorable and unforgettable character, I was delighted to find, and I also enjoyed the commentary of his sidekick, Watson. This collection of stories about Holmes, the famous violin-playing, experimenting detective independent of the Scotland Yard in London whose cases are documented by Watson, was intriguing and indelible.
I actually prefer Doyle’s particular style of writing. It was a nice contrast to average YA writing, and was detailed, and most importantly, Doyle wrote with a sense of his story’s plot. The mysteries were often engaging, and I liked the puzzles and the fact that the story revolved around them. They took place in many different places, and some were exotic, while others ended up to be simpler than they seemed. Lacking in monotony, focused, and immersive is how I'd describe them in short-terms.
Not only that, but I liked the characterization of Holmes. He’s a developed character and is sometimes prideful and unlikable, but at the end of the day, I still admired his intellectual skill when I read about his adventures.
Overall, this collection was eye-opening. It’s a classic, and Holmes is such a popular and well-known character. I would recommend mystery fans, or those who are interested in mystery, to read this. It really is a must-read classic.
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
*5 STARS
“My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people do not know.”
[b: The Greatest Adventures of Sherlock Holmes|482060|Sherlock Holmes|Arthur Conan Doyle|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1175135295s/482060.jpg|8462586] was a very entertaining and unexpected read. Although I don’t read mystery often, I feel that this was a good venture into that genre. Sherlock Holmes was a memorable and unforgettable character, I was delighted to find, and I also enjoyed the commentary of his sidekick, Watson. This collection of stories about Holmes, the famous violin-playing, experimenting detective independent of the Scotland Yard in London whose cases are documented by Watson, was intriguing and indelible.
I actually prefer Doyle’s particular style of writing. It was a nice contrast to average YA writing, and was detailed, and most importantly, Doyle wrote with a sense of his story’s plot. The mysteries were often engaging, and I liked the puzzles and the fact that the story revolved around them. They took place in many different places, and some were exotic, while others ended up to be simpler than they seemed. Lacking in monotony, focused, and immersive is how I'd describe them in short-terms.
Not only that, but I liked the characterization of Holmes. He’s a developed character and is sometimes prideful and unlikable, but at the end of the day, I still admired his intellectual skill when I read about his adventures.
Overall, this collection was eye-opening. It’s a classic, and Holmes is such a popular and well-known character. I would recommend mystery fans, or those who are interested in mystery, to read this. It really is a must-read classic.