The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

De: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrado por: Robert Maskell

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes changed crime fiction forever and helped launch not just a popular character but an enduring legend who is just as loved today.

This audio book was narrated in London by experienced British stage actor Robert Maskell at a voice recording studio renowned for high production values.

The stories were originally featured not in a book at all, but were written as installments in a London magazine called The Strand.

Penned as always from the point of view of the ever-loyal Dr. Watson, these concise tales shed early light on Sherlock Holmes' analytical genius.

Throughout the 12 stories we see Holmes at his incisive and eccentric best. All groups within Victorian society feature, from European aristocrats to travelling Gypsies, mad doctors to innocent ladies. These are truly classic stories and a perfect introduction to the fascinating world of Sherlock Holmes.

The stories are presented in order that they were originally published:

• 1 A Scandal in Bohemia
• 2 The Adventure of the Red-Headed League
• 3 A Case of Identity
• 4 The Boscombe Valley Mystery
• 5 The Five Orange Pips
• 6 The Man with the Twisted Lip
• 7 The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
• 8 The Adventure of the Speckled Band
• 9 The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb
• 10 The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor
• 11 The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet
• 12 The Adventure of the Copper Beeches

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A most singular audiobook...

What did you love best about The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?

There are several singular points about this audiobook and I would not have missed it for a good deal. 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle', 'The Man with the Twisted Lip' and 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' are, in particular, highly memorable pieces and among the better Sherlock Holmes stories I have read.

Would you be willing to try another book from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? Why or why not?

Four of the twelve stories within this volume were later selected by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to be among his favourite Sherlock Holmes stories. This collection is an excellent launchpad for somebody to begin exploring some of the longer stories by the author.

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

Several times I forgot I was listening to one narrator performing all the characters. Maskell's expressive abilities, perhaps also his vocal range, have allowed him to perform conversations taking place between Watson, Holmes and female client characters. That much of the dialogue is unassigned does not matter because Maskell is able to convincingly and immersively voice differentiated characters. Many of the women are given high and breathy treatments by the narrator but these are nuanced and avoid caricature.

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

I found it appealing to listen to a story or two in a sitting.

Any additional comments?

I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator.

Classic Stories With Superb Narration!!

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

The narration captivated me throughout the stories. I loved Sherlock Holmes since childhood and these stories brought back old memories, and the audio version only made it better.

What about Robert Maskell’s performance did you like?

I loved the boldness of the voice which met the uniqueness of the stories.

Any additional comments?

"This review copy audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost."

Elementary

Any additional comments?

Sherlock Holmes has always been on my radar, but I never read any of the actual books, only excerpts or shows. This is much more and worth the listen. Doyle created a great character and you almost feel like you should have known some of those clues. The narrator was amazing.

"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

Classic stories

If you could sum up The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in three words, what would they be?

Quick thinking needed

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?

How quickly he solves the case before i have had a chance to process what just happened.

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

No, i have not.

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

Sherlock Holmes

Any additional comments?

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast."

Classic Stories With Superb Narration

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

Highly recommend

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

No, Loved the boldness of the voice which met the uniqueness of the stories. Did a great job

Any additional comments?

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review