The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes - Koleksi Kasus Sherlock Holmes

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Nama Sherlock Holmes tentu tidak asing lagi bagi pembaca setianya. Anda telah menyaksikan kiprahnya sejak Petualangan Sherlock Holmes, saat Anda mulai berkenalan dengan dektektif eksentrik itu dan mengunjungi kamar sewaannya di Baker Street. Anda barang kali terpukul ketika membaca Memoar Sherlock Holmes, dan melihat duel mautnya dengan Profesor Moriarty - sang Napoleon dunia kejahatan. Dunia memang menjadi tempat yang lebih aman sejak Holmes menyingkirkan si Profesor, namun prestasi itu harus ditebusnya dengan nyawa.

Bersama sobat setianya, dr. Watson, tentu Anda menyambut gembira Kembalinya Sherlock Holmes, dan kembali mengikuti aksinya sampai ia memasuki masa pensiun. Namun Anda tidak perlu bersedih ketika detektif kesayangan Anda ini menyampaikan Salam Terakhir, karena Watson sudah menyiapkan pelipur lara. Dalam Koleksi Kasus Sherlock Holmes, Watson mencatat berbagai kasus itu dijamin akan mengundang decak kagum, membangkitkan rasa haru, bahkan menegakkan bulu kuduk Anda.

Genres: Fiction, Mystery

280 pages, Hardcover

Published December 1, 2019

About the author

Sir 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.

Reviews

[Kaye · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion, Dr. Watson. Published in 1927, it’s part of the final chapter of Holmes' adventures. Inside, you’ll find twelve mysterious cases that show off Holmes’ knack for solving complicated problems.

In this collection, Conan Doyle serves up a mix of cases that aren’t just gripping, but full of surprises. There are cases that have a supernatural twist, and others that are more grounded in regular crime. Holmes’ ability to crack any mystery, no matter how weird, is definitely the main draw.

Compared to earlier stories, Holmes comes off as a bit more grown-up here. He’s still sharp and mysterious, but there’s a calmness and a touch of emotion, especially in how he interacts with Watson. That said, Holmes is still more about logic than getting all touchy-feely.

The relationship between Watson and Holmes is always at the heart of the stories. In this collection, Watson gets more involved in the investigations and seems more independent. Even though Holmes keeps his distance, you can still feel the strong bond between them.

A few stories in The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes really stand out, like "The Adventure of the Creeping Man," which is packed with strange mystery, or "The Adventure of the Lion’s Mane," which reveals an odd death connected to a rare jellyfish. These stories aren’t just challenging, but also have some serious plot twists by the end.

The stories stick to the classic theme of how logic and reason always beat out superstition and chaos. Holmes is always quick to dismiss supernatural explanations, preferring to find a rational solution. The stories also dive into darker human themes like obsession, jealousy, and the more messed-up sides of people.

All in all, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes is a great pick for anyone who loves a good mystery with a solid dose of logic. The stories stay fresh and interesting, and for die-hard Holmes fans, it’s a great way to see how the genius detective wraps up his final adventures.

[Fairuz · Rating 4 out of 5]

What's the best gift one can ever recieve? definitely a book! 🎁 got this one from my dear friend. Big thanks!

Sherlock Holmes! What can I say? We all know how great Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson cases are. This case collection has 12 stories in it and my favourite one goes to The Adventure of the Creeping Man! 😳 a MUST read!

[Voleta Marsha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ini kumpulan kasusnya menarik banget, dari 12 kasus ada 1 kasus yang ketebak ceritanya, bangga banget ada 1 kasus yang bisa ditebak diri sendiri. Persahabatan yang sehat antara Watson sama Holmes, bener-bener saling support dan melengkapi. Yang satunya cerdas, yang satunya cerdas banget.

[Sabi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just a collection of short stories, just like the title says. Because of that, some chapters feel a bit rushed and don't go very deep into the cases, they're sometimes too short. But overall, the book still manages to draw you into the story (even if not too deep), so I'd give it a 4/5

[R I K A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beberapa kali ketawa melihat interaksi Holmes-Watson. Ini adalah kumpulan cerpen. Seingatku ada dua cerpen yang dinarasikan sendiri oleh Sherlock dan itu terjadi karena ia sudah pensiun.

[wanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seru! Ada dua cerita yang ditulis dari sudut pandang Sherlock Holmes sendiri