Out of the Blue - Book Review ~ The Complete Sherlock Holmes Volume 1

Jun. 23, 2009 - Book Review ~ The Complete Sherlock Holmes Volume 1

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The Complete Sherlock Holmes, Volume I (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

"It is an old maxim of mine that when you have excluded the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." ~ Sherlock Holmes ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ~ The Complete Sherlock Holmes Volume 1

Wow... I loved this book! When I read the first story in it (A Study in Scarlet) several months ago I didn't think I would like it at all. It took me forever to get through the one story, and I thought it was boring. I finally picked it up again though and began reading the next story, I couldn't put it down. I had planned to stop at the next story and read another book, and then come back and read another story and so on, but I just kept right on reading till the end.

"Elementary," said he. "It is one of those instances where the reasoner can produce an effect which seems remarkable to his neighbor, because the latter has missed the one little point which is the basis of the deduction." ~ Sherlock Holmes ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ~ The Complete Sherlock Holmes Volume 1

It made me wonder what kind of person Sir Arthur Conan Doyle must have been, to come up with all those ways to murder and rob people, to find clues and hints that would solve the case, and to come up with such interesting characters.

Although I did enjoy reading about Watson and Sherlock's adventures I must remind you that it is about murder and crime, and Sherlock does do drugs, and is not the best role model so please make sure to ask your parents before checking it out from the library.

"You are the stormy petrel of crime, Watson."
Sherlock Holmes ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ~ The Complete Sherlock Holmes Volume 1

Speaking of Watson... he is one cool guy. When Sherlock Holmes needs some one to do something that could determine the life and death of someone else he can always trust Watson, and Watson is always ready to take on the task. Watson's faith in Holmes is amazing to read about.

"'You crossed my path on the fourth of January,' said he. 'On the twenty-third you incommoded me; by the middle of February I was seriously inconvenienced by you; at the end of March I was absolutely hampered in my plans; and now, at the close of April, I find myself placed in such a position through your continual persecution that I am in positive danger of losing my liberty. The situation is becoming an impossible one.'" ~ Professor Moriarty to Sherlock Holmes ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ~ The Complete Sherlock Holmes Volume 1

Although I did enjoy the stories to no end I think a break for a little while before picking up Volume 2 will be nice.

All in all I give The Complete Sherlock Holmes Volume 1 five stars!

"And now, my dear Watson, we have had some weeks of severe work, and for one evening, I think, we may turn our thoughts into more pleasant channels." ~ Sherlock Holmes ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ~ The Complete Sherlock Holmes Volume 1

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Jul. 6, 2009 - Sherlock Holmes

Posted by SkyeWriter

Hello,
That's exactly what my Sherlock Holmes book looks like.
I can't wait until I can say I've read the entire Volume 1 too! I think that will be a long way off though..I've barely made a dent in the book it seems, but I sure enjoy the stories.

~ Tarissa

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Jul. 7, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by hannahej

My brother and I like Sherlock Holmes too, although we don't like the occasional mention of Sherlock using drugs. I don't know why he (Doyle) felt it necessary to add that one unnecessary part. It is incredibly annoying.
I like Watson too :-D
Even though he isn't as good at deductive reasoning, he is always ready and willing to help his friend, regardless of personal danger.

4Him,
~Hannah

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