Mass Market Paperback, 250 pages
English language
Published July 6, 1981 by Berkley Books.
Included are an account of Holmes' very first case, The "Gloria Scott," the famous story, The Greek Interpreter, in which we finally meet the dazzling Holmes' more cerebral brother, Mycroft; and Silver Blaze, which contains "the curious incident of the dog in the night-time," which so baffled Dr. Watson.
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The stories in this reach a whole other level compared to the previous collection, the mysteries more complex and interesting, the adventures more entertaining, and featuring the introduction of some absolutely iconic characters in Mycroft and Moriarty.
This must be the definitive collection of Sherlock Holmes stories.
3.5/5
I often pick up A Sherlock book when I'm on the go and need a book to read on my Kindle App. They're easy and entertaining reads, and the short stories are good because I find it hard to read more than one in a sitting. This is the case with most short stories, but especially with mysteries. Either way, this was an enjoyable book.
серія детективних пригод шерлока холмса — класика, і фактично лише тим і цікава. тут годі шукати, мабуть, майстерно збудованого напруження «довгого сну» від чендлера чи деталізованих розслідувань мегре від сімеона… але тим не менш харизматичний шерлок холмс назавжди залишиться одним з улюблених персонажів. особливо, якщо вчасно прочитати серію — це, будьмо щирі, таки підліткове чтиво, — і вчасно переглянути радянську кіносерію =)
