Becoming Sherlock - The Red Circle

Becoming Sherlock, Book 1

De: Sarah J. Naughton, Anthony Horowitz

Narrado por: Alfred Enoch

Who is Sherlock Holmes?

We are 40 years into the future, and London is a city in decay. John Watson has returned from medical service in the war in Afghanistan and lives by himself in a run-down part of ​town. On his way home from work, he stumbles upon a beaten man in the street – unconscious and completely naked. His chances of survival are minimal.

The same evening, a passenger plane crashes in Richmond Park. There are several hundred victims, and Watson and the mysterious man are left to their own devices.

When the man wakes up the following day, he has no memory of who he is or where he came from but reveals excellent detection skills. This is the start of a mystery that unravels rapidly with one burning question at its core.

Can he solve the mystery of himself?

The Red Circle, the first instalment in the upcoming trilogy Becoming Sherlock by international bestseller Anthony Horowitz (known for Midsomer murders, Foyle's war, Alex Rider, and Hawthorne) and Sarah J. Naughton. Story development by Søren Vestergaard.

©2023 Sarah J. Naughton (P)2023 Storytel Original

Fun to spend a few hours with Sherlock again

The story and narration were excellent. It's as though Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman did another standalone Sherlock film, except it was audio. The narrator even makes his Sherlock character sound like Cumberbatch. I wasn't expecting a dystopian story, which is a genre I usually avoid (it's too close to home), but it was an interesting and fresh way to reintroduce well known characters. Horowitz is a masterful storyteller, so it's no surprise that this was such a compelling story. I'll be using my next 3 credits on the sequels.

clever, well-paced twist on the Holmes story

I’m a big fan of Horowitz but was unfamiliar with Naughton. She did a cracking good job with the story; the writing is excellent and the performance was great. Will be downloading the second part as soon as I click submit on this review!

Sherlock today!?

A story that only Anthony Horowitz could have pulled off, being Sherlock Holmes into the 21st century. Worth your reading.

Definitely, Sherlock Holmes but with a twist

I couldn't stop listening! It's a Sherlock Holmes story with a twist that really works.

Fun, new take on Sherlock!

Well paced and written. This is a fun new Sherlock series. I look forward to listening to the next installment.

Excellant

I loved this book. As a Sherlock Holmes Fan, I loved how the author weaved all the known Sherlock Holmes characters into a believable story and setting up, hopefully, a fun new series.

The narrators voice is fantastic

The story is exceptional, engaging delivery by Enoch. Anxiously awaiting more in this series. The futuristic Holmes is an unexpected twist on one of my favorite characters.

A fresh new Sherlock

I must admit, I’m a bit of a Sherlock purest. I honestly never thought anyone could capture SirArthur Conan Doyle‘s voice as well as Laurie King. I was totally wrong. This was brand new perspective of Sherlock and Dr. Watson that set in the not so far away future.

The story itself was fantastic and captured me within the first page. Even though it’s set in the future, the story was not sci-fi or unbelievable, it was fantastic. The performance of the reader was also spot on. When he spoke Sherlock’s words, it was as if I was hearing the actual Sherlock.

I am looking forward to the next two books that the author has planned for this trilogy. I am only sad that it is going to be a trilogy and not a multi book series.

Against the odds, a brilliant reboot

Didn’t know what to expect when the premise of the book unfolded. But as a Horowitz fans, I kept faith. Turns out to be a wonderful reimagining of the Holmes story, told in a way only the best minds could. Definitely worth the listen.

Didn’t see a lot of that coming!

Loved it all. A unique take on the Holmes canon for sure, beautifully written and narrated. Answers questions I’ve always had. Scary setting especially in today’s times.
Ready for the next one!