Complete Sherlock Holmes (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

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    johngoerzen

    Fri Mar 27 2009

    If you are looking for Sherlock Holmes on the Kindle, get this one. It was prepared with care -- the quotation marks are real typesetter's quotes, the dashes are proper em dashes, and it does justice to the excellent text. I've tried several Kindle editions of Sherlock Holmes books, and the majority of them look like they were done on a typewriter. The Kindle is capable of much better. Get this one.

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    austinalters

    Wed Feb 25 2009

    I am deeply satisfied with my purchase. Its is a great edition for those who want to have all 52 short stories and all four full length novels in one lightweight book. I have no problem bringing it anywhere with me, so it is always available to break out and enjoy one of the Holmes Stories. I recommend it if you are a fan of the series and want to have on work that gives you access to all the stories.

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    agbkindle_specific

    Wed Jan 14 2009

    This is a Kindle-specific review by AGB. Value for money: an excellent discount set (but with a few faults) of one of the classics of literature: the 4 long novels and the 5 volumes of short stories. Presentation and Format: clean and attractive, with the text set fully justified.. Cover etc.: there's a simple, attractive cover, though no further illustrations. Opening Linked Table of Contents: there's a full Linked ToC to either the beginning of each of the novels, or each of the short stories. There's an error in the ToC of Volume 6, "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" - avid readers will be surprised at the inclusion of a hitherto unknown Holmes story, "Murder in Westminster"! This is in fact simply the second half of the previous, correct story, "The Adventure of the Second Stain" ("Murder...." is a newspaper headline included in the text of the story...). (Note: the "Linked ToC" enables you skip to predetermined points in the file - individual books, chapter openings et... Read more

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    spike65

    Tue Dec 09 2008

    I read all these stories when I was young. I re-read them a few years ago and enjoyed them once again. These stories are like a snapshot in time.

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    retiredtech_person

    Fri Dec 05 2008

    "Complete Sherlock Holmes" contains all the Sherlock Holmes stories. I enjoyed Sherlock Holmes as a teenager and as a young adult and still dip into a Holmes mystery once in a while. Arthur Conan Doyle created a unique and enduring character when he first wrote of Sherlock Holmes. However, I do not give these stories that one extra star because some of the stories just do not have any of the magic of the best of the stories. If this book is taken in big, fast, gulps, the reader may tire of Sherlock's less social traits. I think this collection is best if taken a little at a time. There are some terrific stories here. But, if you insist on devouring several stories at a sitting, the terrific stories will not seem as terrific when ingested along with some of the less terrific stories and things may get confused in your head. Do read the book.

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    andrewraker

    Thu Jul 31 2008

    As a fan of Sherlock Holmes, I really liked reading the four novels and fifty-six short stories contained in this book. However, the type is smaller than I would have liked so if you have poor vision I would advise you purchase the novels separately. Also, after reading through the book a second time, the binding started to warp and a few pages came out. Therefore, if you plan to give this book a lot of use, it might not last.

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    irishgit

    Sun Oct 17 2004

    Worth reading, despite the fact that Doyle frequently cheats. Most interesting in that many of these mysteries are not violent at all, and in several cases are not even crimes. This is an interesting counterpoint to more recent crime fiction. Strong stories: Scandal in bohemia, Copper Beeches, Veiled lodger. Weak: Valley of Fear, Silver Blaze (Doyle doesn't know anything about horse racing)

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    badunsgirl

    Mon Nov 17 2003

    First, off Sherlock Holmes and Basil of Baker Street, are the coolest Detectives ever!! These stories are cool!! I also like The name Sherlock Holmes!! these are great stories!! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle should be classified as One of the best authors of all time!!

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    lauren_a

    Sat Oct 18 2003

    I am a huge fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and obviously of Sherlock Holmes. The cases also have me guessing until the end. I also love how Dr. Watson is such a great character-the lovable, agreeable sidekick who never seems to know what's going on. And how Holmes is the cold,unfeeling genius who you can't help but adore.

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    sharpshooter

    Tue Jun 17 2003

    ok, but too boring

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    getback

    Tue May 13 2003

    A truely wonderful book with stories of the greatest detective in print stories to read and reread.

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    neskowinmorgan

    Mon May 12 2003

    I have not read all of Sir Conan Doyle's Sherlock stories, but I can tell you that The Hound of the Baskervilles is a wonderful, chilling, and exciting mystery. It takes place on the beautiful Dartmoor of England, and a man named Sir Charles Baskerville dies mysteriously...I won't tell you the whole story, but I can tell you I give the book five shining stars. If you are a fan of the book, I suggest you go on Amazon.com or some other site and search for 'The Hound' in the movie section. You should run into one version made 2003. It was made for the PBS Exxon-Mobile Masterpiece Theatre, and out of the 6 movie versions of The HOund I have seen it is by far the best. Identification tips- starring Richard Roxburogh and Ian Hart. Made 2003. PBS with Exxon Mobil masterpiece theatre. WHEN I BOUGHT IT I WATCHED 4 TIMES IN JUST 2 DAYS!!! give it a try

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    zebadee

    Sun Apr 20 2003

    Nice and short so therefore good. Don't like the long Holmes novels

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    mercybf2

    Sun Feb 23 2003

    I LOVE SHERLOCK HOLMES!!!! I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT!!!!!! bu holmes is a prick most of the time..... but he still kicks ass!!!!!

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    j_boyef2

    Tue Nov 14 2000

    Sherlock Holmes is the man of all mysteries, so I mean no one can fade him, not Columbo, not Matlock. So if you are really into mystery books and stuff, I think that you should get this book.

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    lornb4d5

    Mon Oct 30 2000

    Great character development, good plot twists. Something you can sink your teeth into.

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    ragn1856et

    Sat Nov 27 1999

    Enormously enjoyable. You know logic will always triumph.

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    silkie

    Sat Nov 27 1999

    Always entertaining