The Sherlock Holmes Collection Paperback – May 1, 2012

Like many people, I was familiar with Sherlock to since childhood. I'd read a couple of stories in high school, seen a few Sherlock Holmes movies. This collection of Sherlock Holmes stories contains an exhaustive collection of original Sherlock Holmes stories written in Victorian English. I loved these stories, both novels and novella's. I appreciated the ability to highlight a word and get the definition because I was unfamiliar with.many of the old English words and terms. Even for a rabid reader, this collection offers many hours of reading. It kept my interest all through the collection because no one story is too long in and of itself. The writing is so convincing that I had to look up Sherlock Holmes after finishing reading the collection because I was convinced Watson and Holmes must have been real people! I thoroughly enjoyed being transported back in time to 1880's and 1890's London where Holmes done most of his work. Doyle's descriptions of the man and the places he lived and worked are amazingly vivid. Nearly every time I was sure I had a case figured out, I would be surprised at the outcome and would find myself saying "of course, that was so obvious!" I would recommend this collection for everyone from teens through retirees! I came to love the stories that contained the infamous Professor Moriarty, Holmes' chief nemesis. I also enjoyed meeting Holmes brother, Mylof, who, though blessed with the same uncanny ability for deductive reasoning as his more famous brother, instead used his skills in service to the English government instead of crime fighting. Whether you're familiar with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson's adventures, or have never read a Sherlock Holmes book, I believe most people will find this collection to be addictive reading once you start. There are some typos, and unless you're a scholar in vintage English language, you will probably do as I did and consult the embedded dictionary often, but I was truly sorry when I read the last story. I read at least 2 or 3 stories a day for weeks and yet I crave more. For a free book, you can't go wrong here. Go ahead, give it a shot... I think you'll be happy you did!

I must admit I am a fan of the movies and the TV shows. Those led me to take a chance on the actual legend behind those stories portrayed in the visual arts. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's series are from a bygone era, but the narratives are clear enough to enable one to see the action. The language and the use of 'technology' common to the era make me consult a dictionary, but this is a fun read, still. I have a long way to go; I still haven't been introduced to Moriarity, or Myncroft, but I have been introduced to Irene; and I look forward to what comes next each time I pick up my Kindle.

The mysteries themselves are much better than five stars. The only thing that mars this collection is that about halfway through, the compiler became lazy in proofreading. Errors in spelling make that clear. But the stories themselves are delightful, as their long-standing popularity amply proves. An hour or two with a good cigar, a nice beverage near your elbow, and these stories is very nice time indeed.

Very good collection of Holmes stories. The stores are great and wonderful to read. Nice to have all in one place.

This was free on Amazon.I have read or listened 🎶 to all of the stories individually or as last of other multiple story books 📚. I would recommend this collection and author to 👍 readers and fans of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 2023 😀😯👑🏰

I read Sherlock Holmes as a kid, I grew up watching all the movies with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. I've since seen many more variations on Holmes' and Watson's adventures. But as I read through this again now I realize that I've forgotten many of the stories and I am again enjoying the experience as if it were the first time.And did I mention since it is now public domain, it is available for Free..?

Being a Gary Jennings devotee, this 1200 page tome didn’t deter me. I’d read a few Sherlock Holmes stories in my life, but never really considered myself a fan, by any means. It was only after being captivated by the BBC‘s current version of Sherlock, that I decided to read more of Doyle’s work. About halfway through, I was becoming tired of Sherlock; at 850 pages, I was thoroughly exhausted. But with 350 pages left, I dug in and went for the gold. Most people with common sense will take their time with this book, reading a few stories at a time. Unfortunately for me, I am not one of these people. Regardless, by the end, there’s no way I can give him less than five stars. Even if the stories are lackluster and rushed at times, the body of work Arthur Conan Doyle was able to accomplish and the quality thereof as a whole, deserves the best I can give; because his best is exactly what he gave to so many readers- and it still shows- over a century and a half later.