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The Best Of Sherlock Holmes
The fifteen short stories in this book were chosen by David Stuart Davies, former editor of "Sherlock" magazine, and show the master detective Sherlock Holmes at his most ingenious. Faithfully supported by his chronicler, Dr. Watson, Holmes pits his wits against the Napoleon of Crime, Professor Moriarty, assists European royalty threatened by disgrace, solves the mysterious death of a young woman due to be married, and tackles other intrigues that defeat the detectives of Scotland Yard.
345 pages, Unknown Binding
Published January 1, 2018
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Arthur Conan Doyle
15.8k books24.4k followersSir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a Scottish writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are milestones in the field of crime fiction.
Doyle was a prolific writer. In addition to the Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger, and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels. One of Doyle's early short stories, "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement" (1884), helped to popularise the mystery of the brigantine Mary Celeste, found drifting at sea with no crew member aboard.
Doyle was a prolific writer. In addition to the Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger, and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels. One of Doyle's early short stories, "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement" (1884), helped to popularise the mystery of the brigantine Mary Celeste, found drifting at sea with no crew member aboard.
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May 29, 2021
"My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people don't know."
I am an avid fan of Sherlock Holmes TV series and movies, but before this novel, I had never been exposed to Sir Arthur's writing. I was curious on how the novel might differ in its style and specifics -- as is often the case when literature are translated into films.
Sir Arthur's work proved to be true to its everlasting fame! The novel has excellent penmanship, I enjoyed every word written, and eagerly anticipated the next scene. The unique chemistry between Sherlock and Watson is as adorable as in the film. The only thing that felt a little different was Sherlock's character, which seemed more "polite" and "gentlemanly" in the novel than portrayed in the film.
There's no right and wrong, as everyone should be allowed their own interpretation and sometimes a character has to grow to fit the society's changing perceptions and values. I love all the different versions of Sherlock, and upon discovering yet another one, it would only deepen my interest in pursuing the literature further!
"We have not yet met our Waterloo, Watson, but this is our Marengo, for it begins in defeat and ends in victory"
I am an avid fan of Sherlock Holmes TV series and movies, but before this novel, I had never been exposed to Sir Arthur's writing. I was curious on how the novel might differ in its style and specifics -- as is often the case when literature are translated into films.
Sir Arthur's work proved to be true to its everlasting fame! The novel has excellent penmanship, I enjoyed every word written, and eagerly anticipated the next scene. The unique chemistry between Sherlock and Watson is as adorable as in the film. The only thing that felt a little different was Sherlock's character, which seemed more "polite" and "gentlemanly" in the novel than portrayed in the film.
There's no right and wrong, as everyone should be allowed their own interpretation and sometimes a character has to grow to fit the society's changing perceptions and values. I love all the different versions of Sherlock, and upon discovering yet another one, it would only deepen my interest in pursuing the literature further!
"We have not yet met our Waterloo, Watson, but this is our Marengo, for it begins in defeat and ends in victory"
December 18, 2022
A Scandal in Bohemia - ★★★★★
The Red-Headed League - ★★★★
The Boscombe Valley Mystery - ★★★★
The Man with the Twisted Lip - ★★★★★
The Blue Carbuncle - ★★★★
The Speckled Band - ★★★★
Silver Blaze - ★★★★
The Musgrave Rituals - ★★★
The Dancing Men - ★★★★★
The Solitary Cyclist - ★★★★
Charles Augustus Milverton - ★★★
The Six Napoleons -★★★.5
The Abbey Grange - ★★★
The Second Stain - ★★★
The Devil's Foot - ★★★
The Red-Headed League - ★★★★
The Boscombe Valley Mystery - ★★★★
The Man with the Twisted Lip - ★★★★★
The Blue Carbuncle - ★★★★
The Speckled Band - ★★★★
Silver Blaze - ★★★★
The Musgrave Rituals - ★★★
The Dancing Men - ★★★★★
The Solitary Cyclist - ★★★★
Charles Augustus Milverton - ★★★
The Six Napoleons -★★★.5
The Abbey Grange - ★★★
The Second Stain - ★★★
The Devil's Foot - ★★★
October 17, 2020
It took me forever but I'm finally done! Since it's October--time to read mystery/thriller/horror--so I feel like it's not right if you don't at least read one Sherlock Holmes story. My favorite stories from this collection would be (in no particular order), The Speckled Band, A Scandal in Bohemia, The Dancing Men, The Six Napoleons and The Devil's Foot.
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