• The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (AmazonClassics Edition)

  • By: Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Narrated by: Simon Vance
  • Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (115 ratings)

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (AmazonClassics Edition)

By: Arthur Conan Doyle
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Publisher's summary

What made Sherlock Holmes a household name and cultural icon? This very first collection of stories featuring the astute sleuth and his loyal assistant, Dr. Watson. In these twelve ingenious mysteries, Holmes is embroiled in betrayal, abduction, thievery, deception, and murder. Relying on logic, driven by instinct, and employing his uncanny powers of observation, Holmes cracks the cases that elude Scotland Yard. For him, it’s rather elementary.

This Baker Street dozen by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is all the evidence listeners will need to understand why Sherlock Holmes is an enduring legend in detective fiction.

Revised edition: Previously published as The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, this edition of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.

Public Domain (P)2019 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

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Entertaining stories

Smart, captivating, and deeply entertaining stories written with beautiful descriptions, lively characters, and a charming Holmes!

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Loved it!!

This was my first time reading Sherlock Holmes and I loved it. I love how the mysteries were short and sweet. And the narrator was so good at all the different voices. I had no trouble distinguishing them. His voice was very nice to listen to and he did the classic Holmes voice very well

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A Worthy Classic

While formulaic, these short stories were nevertheless captivating beyond their time. I can see why Holmes has become such an enduring hallmark of English pop culture.

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Better than video

Great series. Loved it. To listen is best as one is not tied to reading and watching. Easy to get lost in the storyline and release the days tensions.

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1 star software

Was great storytelling. 1 star software . . . . Numerous problems with audible streaming to computer

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Great performance!

This is one of my favorite audio books. The narration is excellent!
I recommend this for all Sherlock Holmes fans.

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Sherlock Holmes

This was a pleasant book full of shorts, not one long book. I enjoyed listening to the shorts, it makes me want to hear more adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

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Like meeting an old friend

To begin with? The technical:

- The narration is spot on, being well voiced and presented, allowing the listener to sink into the story.

- The pacing is exceptional. The pauses are appropriate and the story flows smoothly. I was able to accomplish a good many chores and tasks while listening without feeling bored or overwhelmed.

- To story itself, well written, entertaining, and clever without making the reader feel foolish. In some instances the outcome is predictable. That predictability matters little as it is the journey, imagery, and the satisfying resolutions, which draw the mind in.

I grew up on Sherlock Holmes. The books, the radio shows, the movies. Holmes and Watson have long felt like old friends. Letting these stories play while accomplishing other duties makes for a soothing and peaceful time, allowing even unpleasant activities to pass as one would expect in the company of friends.

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enjoyed

I enjoyed this selection of Sherlock Holmes stories. The narrator did an excellent job. job.

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Tremendous

Love Sherlock Holmes as a book but this reading was so enjoyable and excellent, it made me love it more. Will recommend and will listen to it again and again.

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