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Summary: What can I say that has not been said?
Review: The Sherlock Holmes Canon, all of Conan Doyle's original stories, all in one volume... what can possibly be better? Fresh as they were the day they were written, a challgenge for every original thinker and logical reasoner... and shedding an interesting light on Victorian London in general. A must.
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Summary: Reasonably priced Holmes Collection
Review: Anyone who is at least moderately interested in mystery stories should make an effort to make themself familiar with Sherlock Holmes. It is widely known that Holmes is one of the best fictional detectives ever, but it it surprising how many people have not actually read any of his stories. The Gramercy Books edtion of the Complete Sherlock Holmes (ISBN 0517220784) is probably the best deal as it is the cheapest hardcover edition I have been able to find (Holmes deserves hardcover). This is definitely a book that any self-respecting mystery lover will locate on his shelf. One small note is that the print is a little on the small side (newspaper size) and is in two columns, but this merely allows the book to avoid being an oversized monstrosity like some other editions are.
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Summary: Brett's Sherlock
Review: I read some of these stories as I wanted to see if Jeremy Brett's interpretation of Holmes was accurately acted. Someone said it wasn't, because he is too insensitive. I think his interpretation is acurately acted. Holmes is an intellect and is only caring if he is really deeply moved - or as a ploy. He is not by nature one to show what a caring person he is; but he is - and sometimes will show that if he thinks it really will make some difference. He is obsessed with thoughts, facts, data, music, and getting inside someone's skin. The showing of feeling is not big on his list, however the passion for his science is clear. So Brett being insensitive, on most occassions, jive's well with Doyle's Sherlock. Watson was, of course, the more feeling one.I read somewhere that Doyle wrote most of these stories while at the track, betting on horses. It is believable. Most of the stories read like a sketch.
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Summary: Beautiful Book
Review: Sherlock Holmes, the great consulting detective, hardly needs an introduction, nor do his stories need a synopsis. This hardcover edition of "The Complete Sherlock Holmes" contains all the original Sherlock Holmes short stories and novels published by Conan Doyle. As such, this book is the perfect compilation of a timeless classic, for both those re-reading these wonderful stories or those discovering them for the first time. In addition to this, I loved the cover art of this particular edition - it gives just the right impression and captures the ambience of the tales. The only negative comment I had (hence the 4 star rating) was with the actual presentation of the book. Unfortunately, the publishers have attempted to cram all the stories into a 480-page book. This has resulted in an oversized hardcover, with rather small font, and worst of all, newspaper-style columns on each page. Perhaps the intention was to emulate the original format of the stories as they appeared in The Strand in the late 1800s. Regardless, the book format is therefore slightly unwieldy because of its size and is a little hard to read. Despite this shortcoming, I'd recommend this classic collection to anyone and this edition is definitely worth the price.
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Summary: A Great book that any detective fan should not miss
Review: Sherlock holmes, master consulting detective is at work in 56 short stories and 4 novels, which is everything ever written about the great detective, those of you who have never read sherlock holmes will be addicted after the first story you read, for those of you who have only read some, well here is the rest of them in one book. From a study in scarlet to the adventure of the retired colourman you will come across unique characters, with a variety of cases which range from robbery to murder. if u want proof of how good these stories are listen to this: after sir arthur conan doyle killed off holmes in the final problem, so many fans were trying to get him to come back, so he had no choice to write more, now how does that sound for a fanbase, if u are remotely interested in mysteries or crime, this is the book for you
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Summary: A highly readable collection
Review: I find that most "Complete Collections" tend to be presentation copies meant to look pretty on bookshelves rather than to be read. Nothing wrong with this, unless you actually want to enjoy the stories. This set of the complete Sherlock Holmes is a highly readable and portable collection. The stories are split into two paperback novels, of the spinner-rack size, collected in a slim box. The type is standard size, so there is no loss in cramming them all into these two volumes. No frills here, just the stories. As to the content, of course all of Doyle's Sherlock Holmes tales are delicious. I look forward to enjoying old favorites, and discovering new gems in this complete collection.
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Summary: A Timeless Classic
Review: 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
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Summary: Buy it now!!!
Review: THE COMPLETE SHERLOCK HOLMES is an anthology of every Sherlock Holmes story ever written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This single volume is an absolute treasure; it reveals to us one of the most influential and powerful characters conceived of in the history of literature. Holmes' many adventures manage to transcend the boundaries of the mystery genre and set their permanent mark on the fabric of Western society. The now cliche "Elementary, my dear Watson" reveals how both the sheer genius of Holmes and the unwavering loyalty of Watson have been forever integrated into our collective memory. If you have ever read Sherlock Holmes in your life and have enjoyed it, please pick up a copy of this book. Reading it again will merely add to your enjoyment. The astounding revelations and brilliant logic of Holmes never lose their novelty. If you have never read Sherlock Holmes, you have truly missed out on one of the memorable characters in English literature. I urge you to purchase this book immediately. You will not be disappointed. In summary, THE COMPLETE SHERLOCK HOLMES is a must buy for those who do not already own it. I give it my highest recommendation!
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Summary: THE BEST DETECTIVE STORIES
Review: These are the best detective stories ever written. I think that Sir Conan Doyle had defind the detective story. I grew up on it and I still like it.
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Summary: Greatest Detective Fiction Ever!
Review: This book contains everything, all the short stories, all the novels. There is a reason why Sherlock Holmes is one of the most easily recognized fictional characters of all time: this stuff is good. It is especially good if you compare it to anything else written in the same time period, but it also stands the test of time: you can read it today, and it draws you in like all good writing does, with only a few details seeming absurd or outdated (warning: there is some pretty heavy racism in the second novel, "The Sign of Four").
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