The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Penguin Clothbound Classics) Hardcover – November 13, 2018

Spending so much of my day plugged into the internet, peering at my iPhone, staring at Excel spreadsheets, it has been an absolute pleasure reading The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes(on my Kindle, I must admit). I am reminded, in adventure after adventure, that there is no substitute for a sharp mind and astute observation. As I watch the master investigator calmly solve the most "singular" of mysteries through the eyes of Dr. James Watson, I almost want to myself be transported back to 19th century London. If you haven't read any of Conan Doyle's stories, they are worth perusing. I only read a dozen of Holmes' adventures. But in those stories, I grew intimately close with both the detective and his trusty sidekick and doctor-cum-biographer, Watson. I came to admire Holmes' heroic stoicism, encyclopedic memory, and sharp wit. Each of the adventures follows a somewhat similar plot structure. The adventure opens with a shot into Watson's or Holmes' personal life. You might hear briefly about Watson's life as a doctor, or get a glimpse of Holmes' tobacco, alcohol, or cocaine habits (yes, the rumors are true--Holmes does cocaine). At some point, Watson ends up at Holmes' pad on Baker Street. Both men are then found lounging, Holmes in his "dressing gown," both men likely smoking, drinking, and enjoying a fine meal, usually arms' length from a cozy fire. Watson, the narrator, will then tell us how, in all of his time with Holmes, the case he is about to elucidate is the most "singular" one yet. Then one of them will see or hear someone approaching their home base; inevitably, the bell will ring and in will enter yet another all-but-hopeless client. We'll get a detailed description of the client's physical appearance, from the clothes on his or her back to the flushness of the face. We'll also always get an idea of what class the client falls into; most regularly, the clients are from higher classes. The client will give us a detailed account of his or her problems as Holmes and Watson listen intently. It is here that the reader is supposed to do the detective work to piece together clues to solve the case. Of course, most of what the client tells us seems unrelated and inane; Holmes will remind us that the simplest cases are the hardest ones, and the smallest of details often the most important. In most cases, the client has a suspicion that the police's conclusions on the case were flawed. In almost every case, the police were consulted and ended up being wrong indeed. Holmes generally requires a trip to the crime scene, sometimes in costume, and the readers have the privilege to join him with Watson. But most trips are simply chances for Holmes to confirm what he already suspected. Guns may be drawn, extreme danger is almost always encountered, and Holmes emerges the hero. Holmes has a penchant for withholding his conclusions from us until the very end of the story, however, so as the reader follows Holmes' movements at the crime scenes, the reader must do some sleuthing as well. Holmes will finally tell us what actually happened, and the seemingly innocuous clues from earlier in the chapter prove to be essential to the weaving of the truth. Holmes prefers to strike a deal with the crimes' perpetrators rather than offering them to the police. The clients offer to give Holmes unlimited reward for a job well done, and Holmes calmly requests only that which will defer the cost of his work. He gets enough pleasure out of a job professionally well-done. Because of the similarities between stories, I recommend taking Holmes in limited doses. But his is a very powerful medicine, one that rejuvenates the mind and strengthens the character. As an example of someone who betters the world by doing what he loves, Sherlock Holmes is a timeless hero.

Its great to be able to hear the the great Sherlock Holmes stories spoken to you especiallly by Simon Vance whos a great voice actor!! I comute alot and this keeps me enertained as I drive. Over the years I read and reread Sherlock Holmes stories - this is a great way to enjoy the stories another way - it makes it new and exciting again!

This Kindle freebie is great for readers who are only keen to read the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The stories contained within this title are:A Scandal in BohemiaThe Red-Headed LeagueA Case of IdentityThe Boscombe Valley MysteryThe Five Orange PipsThe Man with the Twisted LipThe Adventure of the Blue CarbuncleThe Adventure of the Speckled BandThe Adventure of the Engineer's ThumbThe Adventure of the Noble BachelorThe Adventure of the Beryl CoronetThe Adventure of the Copper BeechesThis Kindle freebie does NOT include "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes", "The Return of Sherlock Holmes", "His Last Bow", "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes", or the novels, i.e. "A Study in Scarlet", "The Sign of Four", "The Hound of the Baskervilles", and "The Valley of Fear".It is an excellent "purchase" for readers who would like to enjoy reading about the intrepid Holmes and Watson on their adventures. The formatting is okay, i.e. not excellent but not overly annoying either. As is the case with many other Kindle titles, the Table of Contents is not one which is reader-friendly - one cannot simply click on a particular story to get to it, but has to manually scroll through. I hope this is addressed as more books become available as Kindle titles. On the whole, I have little to complain about, except for the lamentable lack of illustrations. To those who love Sherlock Holmes, I would recommend getting not just the complete stories and if you don't mind a truly bulky (yet beautiful set), I would suggest the annotated set by Leslie S. Klinger, The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories (2 Vol. Set)  and  The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes, Volume 3: The Novels (A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of Four, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Valley of Fear) (non-slipcased edition) .

Alex is a normal young girl working hard at a local pizza shop, when the man of her dreams drops by. Unfortunately for her while he is tall, dark and handsome he is not a man, while he looks human he has just spent most of his life in the company of a race of highly sophisticated aliens. Now that their observation of earth has been completed and another, more vicious, alien race has taken an interest in the technology of the watchers, they have decided to flee.Now for Alex this means nothing until she finds out that the man who peaked her interest has also been watching her for most of her life too. So, once she finds out that he’s not leaving with the others and instead has decided to stay on earth and protect her from the invaders and worse. She can’t help but be both attracted to her saviour and frightened at just what his presence means.I enjoyed reading this book, it is well written and the characters are interesting and interact well together. The plot starts slow but quickly picks up as the action starts up, with several slower sections in between to catch your breath.The book does not get bogged down with world building or the heavy use of too many “alien technologies” so is easy to follow and keep everything that happens straight in your head.The only thing I personally would have liked to see was some more details around some of the action scenes. They started well, but concluded so quickly as you moved onto the next scene.I recommend this book for people who like a nice drama and romance story wrapped in alien science fiction. A good afternoon read

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"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is an absolute masterpiece that should be on the bookshelf of every avid reader. This collection of short stories featuring the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusty companion Dr. John Watson is a timeless classic that has captivated audiences for over a century.Doyle's writing is captivating and masterful, drawing readers into the intricate world of Victorian London and the enigmatic world of Holmes and Watson. Each story is cleverly crafted with a unique mystery and surprise twist, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.What sets "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" apart from other detective novels is the ingenious mind of Sherlock Holmes himself. His extraordinary powers of deduction and observation make him one of the most intriguing and captivating characters in all of literature. Doyle's portrayal of Holmes is a true testament to his skill as a writer.Overall, "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery. Doyle's writing is top-notch, and the characters of Holmes and Watson are truly unforgettable. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a thrilling and captivating read. It's no wonder that these stories have stood the test of time and continue to be beloved by readers of all ages.

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Libro totalmente nuevo y divertido para los fanáticos de Conan Doyle y sus aventuras en inglés.

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