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mzcandi's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
eleana's review against another edition
im unclogging my currently reading. my jntention was to read like a short story a week but truly the last time i opened this was in 2014. not a short story person
cecily_plum's review
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
moothemonster's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
es1265's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - 4.5⭐
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - 4.5⭐
The Return of Sherlock Holmes - 4.75⭐
His Last Bow - 4.5⭐
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes - 4⭐
Favourites:
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - 4.5⭐
The Return of Sherlock Holmes - 4.75⭐
His Last Bow - 4.5⭐
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes - 4⭐
Favourites:
- A Scandal in Bohemia
- The Copper Breeches
- The Cardboard Box
- The Musgrave Ritual
- The Final Problem
- The Empty House
- The Norwood Builder
- The Dancing Men
- The Priory School
- Charles Augustus Milverton
- The Bruce-Partington Plans
- The Dying Detective
- The Blanched Soldier
samuriah's review against another edition
4.0
This was so much more entertaining than I was expecting - it was a pretty fun read.
beezzaz's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
4.5
I have finally finished this massive book! I have immensely enjoyed reading more about Holmes and Watson. Here are some of my favourite short stories out of the collection. The Adventure of...: the Speckled Band, the Final Problem, the Devil's Foot, Thor Bridge, and the Creeping Man
ninarg's review against another edition
4.0
I finally did it. All the Sherlock Holmes short stories are now read, and what a treat they are.
I would have finished them sooner had I not been sidetracked by other books, but oh well. I got there.
There are a lot of great mysteries here, and a few not so great (*cough*the Veiled Lodger *cough*), but great as they are, it's Sherlock Holmes's personality and the dynamic between him and good friend Watson that lift the stories to the next level - the level of eternal devotion of a huge fan base. The conversations between the two are at times hilarious, and though Holmes is an eccentric character and Watson the complete opposite the bond between them is so strong. There is real respect and understanding there. Dr Watson has many descriptions of silent train journeys or silent afternoons at Baker Street while he lets Holmes' brain power on undisturbed. "He'll tell me later, better not disturb the genius." Holmes, on the other hand, has a real fondness for Watson and appreciates his company, maybe because Watson seems to understand Holmes' need for undisturbed quietness and his whims. If Holmes tells Watson to do something, Watson complies, even if he doesn't himself understand what is going on. He knows that Sherlock knows, and that's enough for him.
Lestrade has fewer appearances than I would have thought, based on how everyone knows that he is the police inspector in the SH universe. Mrs Hudson has even fewer appearences. Moriarty and Mycroft even fewer. But there are a lot of domestic scenes at Baker Street and that makes up for it. Holmes and Watson at Baker Street is such a comfy cozy image, even if they are working on a murder case, or the sneaky Sherlock is tricking Watson into going on a long and arduous journey as part of his secret plan.
This is a charming read with lots of little gems. (And my respect for Gatiss and Moffat has only increased. They really know their Sherlock and it was a lot of fun discovering the show's references to the short stories - tobacco hidden in slippers, "Come at once if convenient. If inconvenient, come anyway", etc.)
These are great, they really are. Lots of fun revolving around one of literature's most iconic characters. And rightly so. He is just that great.
I would have finished them sooner had I not been sidetracked by other books, but oh well. I got there.
There are a lot of great mysteries here, and a few not so great (*cough*the Veiled Lodger *cough*), but great as they are, it's Sherlock Holmes's personality and the dynamic between him and good friend Watson that lift the stories to the next level - the level of eternal devotion of a huge fan base. The conversations between the two are at times hilarious, and though Holmes is an eccentric character and Watson the complete opposite the bond between them is so strong. There is real respect and understanding there. Dr Watson has many descriptions of silent train journeys or silent afternoons at Baker Street while he lets Holmes' brain power on undisturbed. "He'll tell me later, better not disturb the genius." Holmes, on the other hand, has a real fondness for Watson and appreciates his company, maybe because Watson seems to understand Holmes' need for undisturbed quietness and his whims. If Holmes tells Watson to do something, Watson complies, even if he doesn't himself understand what is going on. He knows that Sherlock knows, and that's enough for him.
Lestrade has fewer appearances than I would have thought, based on how everyone knows that he is the police inspector in the SH universe. Mrs Hudson has even fewer appearences. Moriarty and Mycroft even fewer. But there are a lot of domestic scenes at Baker Street and that makes up for it. Holmes and Watson at Baker Street is such a comfy cozy image, even if they are working on a murder case, or the sneaky Sherlock is tricking Watson into going on a long and arduous journey as part of his secret plan.
This is a charming read with lots of little gems. (And my respect for Gatiss and Moffat has only increased. They really know their Sherlock and it was a lot of fun discovering the show's references to the short stories - tobacco hidden in slippers, "Come at once if convenient. If inconvenient, come anyway", etc.)
These are great, they really are. Lots of fun revolving around one of literature's most iconic characters. And rightly so. He is just that great.
geminirisng's review
5.0
Look Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are my dads and I love them idk what you want me to tell you. Anyway here's the top ten faves:
- Speckled Band
- Red Headed League
- Solitary Cyclist
- Resident Patient
- Copper Beeches
- Dancing Men
- Second Stain
- Man with the twisted lip
- Charles Augustus Milverton
- Devil's Foot
Honorable mention: the Blue Carbuncle because you have to have the Christmas special.
- Speckled Band
- Red Headed League
- Solitary Cyclist
- Resident Patient
- Copper Beeches
- Dancing Men
- Second Stain
- Man with the twisted lip
- Charles Augustus Milverton
- Devil's Foot
Honorable mention: the Blue Carbuncle because you have to have the Christmas special.