The Seven-Per-Cent Solution

Being a Reprint from the Reminiscences of John H. Watson, M.D.

De: Nicholas Meyer

Narrado por: David Case

This "rediscovered" Sherlock Holmes adventure recounts the unique collaboration of Holmes and Sigmund Freud in the solution of a mystery on which the lives of millions may depend.©1993 Nicholas Meyer (P)2009 Random House

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"A gem....Delightful reading for everyone." ( The Wall Street Journal)

Brilliant author and narrator

Both were brilliant
I was surprised at Meyer’s skill as a writer - surpassing Doyle himself at times - completely engrossing

a hard listen.

A decent story a few holes the narrator is hard to listen to. Wish it followed the Canon better.

One of the better Sherlock Holmes pastiches

I was 10 years old when the book was first printed and, by that time, had already read the entire original "Canon" of books and stories written by Conan Doyle. This was my first exposure to Holmes material written by someone else. I confess I was not impressed at the time. Now, 45 plus years later, I have a greater appreciation of this work.

It is rather slow going at first. There are almost two distinct parts to the book which become evident to the listener. Nicholas Mayer puts forth some ideas which challenge much of what the original works were built upon. I'll leave you to decide if you like them or not.

My final comment regards the narrator. In my opinion he plays Watson as a bit too gruff, and his voice for Holmes is so clipped and has an usual pitch to it that it can be outputting. Surprisingly, his Sigmund Freud was his best character. However, by the end of the book, I had come to accept him as a good performer who does all the parts justice.

The Game is Indeed, Afoot!

Among Sherlock Holmes pastiches, Nicholas Meyer's The Seven Percent Solution has achieved a sort of classic status. With wry nods to the canonical Holmes, it is easy to see why this one is a real treat. Concerned for his friend's growing drug habit, Dr. Watson enlists the help of Sigmund Freud, asking the good doctor to take own Holmes as a patient. Though Watson is skeptical of Psychoanalysis, he admires Freud's success and the way his mind work. This one is rich in period detail and a delight. Case's performance is fine, if not particularly memorable. One problem is that the characters sound too much alike as he performs, but the real treat here is the story itself. Recommended.

Not as much fun as the first time

Wasn’t as exciting as when I first read it, when it came out. But it was a first, and, of course, quite cinematic, as it was meant to be.

Now in my 70s, perhaps I am more demanding in terms of characterization, than I was in the 1970s!

I wonder how Nick would write it today?

Authentic and gripping story

Very authentic and entertaining story. Well performed. Highly recommended if you are a Sherlock Holmes fan

Interesting story - Bad audio quality

I had been wanting to read this for some time, and am enjoying it, but the audio portion was apparently converted from an ancient audiotape and the quality is bad. At times it sounds like two tracks are running at the same time, one slightly ahead of the other.

Fun with Freud

Who could imagine a more fascinating collusion than that of the minds of Sherlock Holmes and Sigmund Freud? The Author takes us on a titillating ride through the turn-of-the-century landscapes of Austria and minds of two great thinkers (one fictional, one real) as they intersect to solve a crime most foul. The narrator does an excellent job acting the parts of the varied roles he takes on. Good fun; I couldn't put it down!

Like nails on a chalkboard

I love the story, the author is great, the performance… Sherlock Holmes sounds mentally ill through the whole book. Well I can only say 12 chapters, because I could not listen anymore. I have ordered the book online so I can finish the story. Again, nothing against the author. Excellent story.

Could've been fooled.

Impressively, Nicholas Meyer captures and replicates the voice and style of A.C. Doyle perfectly in this excellent Holmes mystery. Word.