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--Ron Rosenbaum, "The New York Observer" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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--Ron Rosenbaum, "The New York Observer" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'The Hound of the Baskervilles' sees Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his faithful sidekick Dr Watson on one of their most famous and exciting adventures. Right from the start the author succeeds in grabbing the readers' attention, and dramatic plot twists and the eery setting of the desolate moors keep it held until the final page. Holmes and Watson's detective skills are called upon to investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, whose body is discovered with a look of terror upon his face near the footprints of a huge hound. Could the tale of a terrifying beast that haunts the Baskerville family be more than just superstition? The skills and courage of the Sleuths are tested to the limit in their bid to discover the truth. Although first published almost a hundred years ago, this novel has lost none of its appeal and is as good as any modern-day thriller. Full of excitement and suspense, this book is a real page-turner, and a must for all fans of the detective novel.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Hound of the Baskervilles is a marvellous example of a British detective mystery. The story keeps you entertained and guessing at every twist and turn and the ending is far from predictable! An enjoyable and well written mystery and a classic Sherlock Holmes case.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With echoes of Edgar Allan Poe, this 1902 novel continues to delight mystery-lovers. Elegantly written in formal prose, the story focuses on the moor surrounding the ancestral home of Sir Henry Baskerville, an American who has inherited it upon the mysterious death of his uncle Charles. The moor is so treacherous that no one dares venture upon it at night--one step off the path, and the mire will swallow the unfortunate victim.
Family legend says that a sadistic Baskerville from the eighteenth century once loosed a huge and ferocious dog in pursuit of a woman who had escaped his clutches, and that she had died of fright when she heard the dog panting behind her on the moor. The lecherous Baskerville, in pursuit, had had his throat torn out by this "dog from hell." The ghostly dog can still be heard howling on the moors, and many believe it was the dog which caused the elderly Sir Charles Baskerville to have his fatal heart attack.
In classically Gothic style, the novel features mysterious cries from the moor, foggy nights, an escaped prisoner, signals by candlelight, a butler who knows more than he says, a beautiful woman with a mysterious past, a small boy who carries messages, and someone who spies on the dark and isolated Baskerville Hall. Sherlock Holmes plays a lesser role in this story than he does in most others, remaining in London while Dr. Watson accompanies Sir Henry to his estate as an observer and protector.
Holmes, of course, is operating behind the scenes, learning about the activities at Baskerville Hall through the daily accounts which Watson sends him (and which reveal much of the action to the reader). By no means the bumbling character which films have portrayed, Watson offers sensible advice to Sir Henry and shows a keen eye for details of interest to Holmes.
Though the prose is often "purple" with melodrama and overwrought description, this contributes to the fun of the novel, providing a dramatic counterweight to the extreme logic of Sherlock Holmes, whose late appearance in the novel comes as a carefully timed surprise. The story is intriguing, the mysteries are well developed, the atmosphere is suitably spooky, and the resolution, though not really surprising, is appropriate. Even if the story had not been made into a memorable film with Basil Rathbone, The Hound of the Baskervilles would still be justly famous as Conan Doyle's best developed mystery, a genuine classic of the genre. Mary Whipple
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Good luck with trying to put it down
The Hound of the Baskervilles is one of the few Sherlock Holmes mysteries published in book form (A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of Four being the others). Read more
Published 2 months ago by John Moseley
Good fun, cleanly written
Doyle's prose is so clean and crisp it makes my brain feel minty. OK, so maybe that's an odd way of putting it. This book is very readable and kept me engaged throughout. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jim Drayton
Awesome stuff!
It was new, of course, and it was really well packaged, apart from, I thought it should've been bubble-wrapped or something. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jay-Don
I love Wordsworth Classics!
Few things give as much pleasure for your money as the Wordsworth Classics series. The books themselves may be cheaply produced, but the price makes an incredibly wide selection... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Norman Cheeseworthy
Hound of the Baskervilles
The book was in good condition and arrived promptly. This edition has a very beautiful cover-even though they say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover!
Published 9 months ago by Rachel
great books, awesome prices
is perfect por people learning english, you can follow the story and find out a lot of new words. Is a must have for the english students.
Published 9 months ago by David Goberna Lopez
Slightly misleading but generally happy
I was expecting to recieve a double book but only received The Hound of The Baskervilles. The Valley of Fear no where to be seen...!
Published 10 months ago by CB
Good Creepy Mystery
I really wanted to give this book 3.5 stars but that isn't an option. I have never read any Holmes books before so I thought, being a popular story, this might be a good place to... Read more
Published 10 months ago by The Good Ship
Brilliant
I have never read Conan Doyle before, but now I'm hooked !
Not just a good detective story, but brilliant descriptions of the moors and you can picture the characters... Read more
Not just a good detective story, but brilliant descriptions of the moors and you can picture the characters... Read more
Published 13 months ago by CM
Terrific Gothic Atmosphere
Despite being written in 1902, this is immensely fresh and readable mystery. Sherlock Holmes and his offsider Dr Watson are investigating the mysterious death of Sir Charles... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Julia Flyte
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