- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks; New edition edition (1 Jun 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0954113268
- ISBN-13: 978-0954113261
- ASIN: 0192838113
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes are overshadowed by the event with which they close - the meeting of the great detective and Moriarty, the Napoleon of Crime. Their struggle, seemingly to the death, was to leave many readers desolate at the loss of Holmes, but was also to lead to his immortality as a literary figure. However illogical as a detective story, `The final Problem' has proved itself an unforgettable tale. The stories that precede it included two narratives from Holmes himself, on a mutiny at sea and a treasure hunt in a Sussex country house, as well as a meeting with his brilliant brother Mycroft, of whom Holmes says, `If the art of the detective began and ended in reasoning from any armchair, my brother would be the greatest criminal agent that ever lived.'
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A superb addition to this superlative collection,
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This review is from: The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes: v. 2 (BBC Audio) (Hardcover)
Clive Merrison and Michael Williams are, for me, the essential Holmes and Watson of any dramatised versions. The fact that these are audio adaptations simply means that the pictures (in your mind) are better. If the BBC were to be praised for nothing else (and these days it's hard to praise them for anything!) then they should be heartily congratulated for having had the vision and foresight to commission a full rendering of the entire Sherlock Holmes canon, keeping the same pair of actors throughout. I don't think this has ever been done anywhere else.
This particular volume, the second set of three comprising "The Memoirs", contains four of the better stories from that period in Conan Doyle's writing: "The Musgrave Ritual", "The Reigate Squires", "The Crooked Man" and "The Resident Patient". Originally broadcast in 1992, two are directed by Patrick Rayner, the other two by Enyd Williams, both being involved in the entire project throughout. "The Crooked Man" is a particularly affecting tale with a stunning performance by Brian Blessed, far superior to that he gave in "The Sign of the Four". Everything about these audio versions, from script to casting, from background atmosphere to Leonard Friedman's haunting violin playing of the theme, speaks of class and quality. If you cannot obtain or afford the complete collection, then this volume will make a superb stand-alone addition to any audio collection. It is highly recommended for any lover of BBC Audiobooks.
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a great dramatisation,
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This review is from: The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes: v. 2 (BBC Audio) (Hardcover)
This is another great dramatisation from the bbc audio book series. Perfect for any Sherlock Holmes fans who want to hear the stories come to life
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mysterious cases solved by Sherlock Holmes,
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This review is from: The memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Hardcover)
For people who are fans of Sherlock Holmes, this is another great book full of fascinating stories. Once you start reading, you will read for hours wanting to find out what's next.
Absolutely amazing book! And great reading!
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