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The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English letters... Personally, I'd walk a million in tight boots just to read his letters to the milkman. -- Stephen Fry Now, as in his lifetime, cab drivers, statesmen, academics, and raggedy-arsed children sit spellbound at his feet... No wonder, then, if the pairing of Holmes and Watson has triggered more imitators than any other duo in literature -- John Le Carre Why do people still read Sherlock Holmes in an age of DNA testing and electron microscopes? It's elementary. Holmes has a timeless intelligence that puts him head, shoulders and deer-stalker above all other detectives -- Alexander McCall Smith Holmes is a mesmerising creation and Conan Doyle a master storyteller The Times I read every Sherlock Holmes story...they have certainly found a permanent place in English literature -- Winston Churchill The brilliance of the stories lies in the relationship between Holmes and Watson, which is both funny and touching -- Jonathan Coe The world's most famous detective -- Ruth Rendell
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) started to write as a doctor, whilst waiting for patients to arrive. Sherlock Holmes first appeared in A Study in Scarlet (1887). The Holmes stories soon attracted such a following that Conan Doyle felt the character overshadowed his other work. In The Final Problem (1893) Conan Doyle killed him off, but was obliged by public demand to restore the detective to life.
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By Pius
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Now, the stories of Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the greatest collection of exploits about a man that has ever been written. The good thing about this collection that is that it brings together a wide array of the stories---long and short. Answers to mysteries are brought to a conclusion to the reader in a cryptic manner that leaves the reader awed at the end. It is a style employed in Triple Agent Double Cross. The solutions are breath-taking and the descriptions and settings are very real to life. This is a great book.
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This collection of stories about the famed detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful "sidekick" Watson is truly a timeless classic. It is filled with intrigue, mystery, romance, vengeance and ,ultimately, murder. Its beautifully constructed plot and the whole motive of the murder, the clues and the amazing deductive powers of Sherlock Holmes will hardly fail to entertain you and keep you craving for more. Not only will you find crime and punishment on these pages, but also the unique world (the 19th century England) and personalities (cold-blooded Holmes and always left behind Watson) which Doyle has created.
There is one downside to this marvellous classic. When you are done reading the book and there are no more adventures to consume you will feel nostalgic. One could only wish to relax in the comfort of an armchair in front of a fireplace while a rainstorm rages outside and Sherlock Holmes is patiently absorbing the details of another case, on No. 221B Baker Street
There is one downside to this marvellous classic. When you are done reading the book and there are no more adventures to consume you will feel nostalgic. One could only wish to relax in the comfort of an armchair in front of a fireplace while a rainstorm rages outside and Sherlock Holmes is patiently absorbing the details of another case, on No. 221B Baker Street
By Yasmin Mahdy
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Great edition!
Well kept and neat.
Easy to read and follow because of its size.
Plus it arrived fairly quickly.
Well kept and neat.
Easy to read and follow because of its size.
Plus it arrived fairly quickly.
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Published on Feb 20 2006 by FrKurt Messick
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The print IS too small!
The book is oversized but I agree with the previous reviewer that the print is too small--luckily, I found "The Annotated Sherlock Holmes" edited by William S. Read more
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Of all the memorable characters in literature, Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes is justly one of the most famous (rivaled by only a small handful of others). Read more
Published on Feb 14 2004 by David James Trapp
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Great book if I could see it!
Print is too small.No, not just for my 61 year old eyes.This was a Christmas gift for my 11 year old grandson. Half way though the first story he had a headache. Read more
Published on Jan 5 2004 by paintcan
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The BEST book I have ever READ!
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I was reluctant to read this books since year. I have read one story and now I am addicted. Please read this. Holmes stories are the wonder of the world.
I was reluctant to read this books since year. I have read one story and now I am addicted. Please read this. Holmes stories are the wonder of the world.
Published on Oct 4 2003 by Pinalkumar Dave
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