Death Cloud

Sherlock Holmes: The Legend Begins

By: Andrew Lane

Narrated by: Daniel Weyman

Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

It is the summer of 1868, and Sherlock Holmes is 14. On break from boarding school, he is staying with eccentric strangers - his uncle and aunt - in their vast house in Hampshire. When two local people die from symptoms that resemble the plague, Holmes begins to investigate what really killed them, helped by his new tutor, an American named Amyus Crowe. So begins Sherlock’s true education in detection, as he discovers the dastardly crimes of a brilliantly sinister villain of exquisitely malign intent.

©2010 Andrew Lane (P)2011 Macmillan Audio

Entertaining From Start To Finish

What a great little “read”...
Lightweight but thoroughly enjoyable.
I’m sure it’s geared toward YR... as there were many tidbits of information
knowledge and lessons peppered throughout the book... great way to keep learning during vacation for YR

Excellent quick read

What made the experience of listening to Death Cloud the most enjoyable?

The performance and the connection to the Sherlock Holmes universe.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sherlock. Interesting to read the younger, inexperienced Sherlock tackle problems.

Have you listened to any of Daniel Weyman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I really enjoyed this book, more than I thought I would. I've bought the next two in the series because of it.

Any additional comments?

Definitely worth the listen.

A maturing Holmes

Building Holmes from a young teen...adding experiences and background to explain his idiosyncratic nature. I never would have considered the national background the author had for his tutor. Different enough to be interesting, there was some repetition in the story as written that may have been unneeded. Overall a good teen book.

Very well written.

No slow spots; exciting; expertly written. Sherlock uses his brain but also is able to handle himself in a fight.

4th time to listen!!!!

This is a great listen. I really hope you will get this book. I've not listened to this book in a few years but I'm going to listening to the story and I will be enjoying all of it.
Please don't make a mistake by not getting this book.

Great undocumented spin on early Sherlock Holmes

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Any one who loves Sherlock Holmes stories and adventures, and who has grown to love his life story... will really love the early years version of Sherlock life that is depicted in this book.

What did you like best about this story?

This story involved Sherlock entire family and starts to give a basis of where he came from and the events that led him in his life to become the worlds Greatest Consulting Detective

Which character – as performed by Daniel Weyman – was your favorite?

Definitely Sherlock... with a close second of Amios Crow

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

All great men through out history have extrodinary lives right fromt he start..... watch and learn the interesting events that turn a gangly smart normal boy, into the world greatest Detective

Any additional comments?

I can't wait for the second book.... Ihave already learned so much about Sherlock Holmes early life, and I can't wait to hear more!

Hope, then disappointment

Would you try another book from Andrew Lane and/or Daniel Weyman?

Depends.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Disappointing. Excellent beginning. Then just one chase after another at the end.

What about Daniel Weyman’s performance did you like?

Good enunciation.

Could you see Death Cloud being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Don't know.

Any additional comments?

Author showed talent in depicting young Sherlock and family tensions. After that, fell apart.

Absolutely LOVED IT!

Would you listen to Death Cloud again? Why?

I don't generally re-listen or re-read books, but I probably would on this one, to catch some of the items I may have missed during my rides too and from work :)

Any additional comments?

It was entertaining, well written, and well read. I enjoyed it so much that I've already purchased the next book in the series!

Very original Holmes backstory.

What made the experience of listening to Death Cloud the most enjoyable?

The narrator of quite good.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Death Cloud?

When Sherlock first sees the Abino man.

Which scene was your favorite?

The confrontation with the albino man.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely.

Great listen

What did you love best about Death Cloud?

It was a thriller.

What does Daniel Weyman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He did a good job with the characters voices.

Any additional comments?

In certain parts, you couldn't stop listening.