The Quotable Sherlock Holmes

by Gerard Van der Leun (Editor)

A comprehensive collection of insight and advice from beloved detective Sherlock Holmes.

Arguably the world's greatest consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes' deductive reasoning was an object lesson in meticulous observation shot with cunning wit. Now, everyone from the most dedicated Baker Street Irregular to the casual admirer can benefit from the only compendium of Sherlockian wisdom and sage advice ever assembled -- the original and definitive volume of over 600 memorable quotes from the Master of 221b Baker Street -- the one and only Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

Genres: Reference, Mystery, Nonfiction, Books About Books

256 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2000

Reviews

[Roger]

the title seems self-explanatory enough!

[Bev · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Quotable Sherlock Holmes (2000) by John H. Watson, M.D. [Gerard Van Der Leun is an entertaining reference book for anyone who likes literary quotes or Sherlock Holmes...or both. This volume gathers together memorable words of wisdom from the world's first (and only) consulting detective. The quotes range in topics from the everyday (etiquette and women) to particulars about the methods of detection.

I always enjoy a good quote book and when I find one that is also focused in some way on mysteries, it is a bonus. Overall, this is quite good--although the selection does include some repeats (as if we were aiming for a certain number of entries or pages). But I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a few bon mots from the master detective.

First posted on my blog My Reader's Block.

[Tanyx · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Sherlock, but It's a bit excessive to just file his quotes, though, it has been helpful with my Sherlockian blog.

[muhammad romadlon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aku ini pembaca yang rakus dengan kemampuan yang aneh dalam mengingat hal-hal yang remeh.

[Izzie Flynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice little book with great victorian-esque illustrations!