tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post2438793970098846757..comments2024-02-10T11:02:03.896-05:00Comments on Reader in the Wilderness: The New Annotated Sherlock HolmesJudithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-27709050375696188802010-09-11T17:45:31.838-04:002010-09-11T17:45:31.838-04:00I'd recommend starting with Hound of the Baske...I'd recommend starting with Hound of the Baskervilles, or a story from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The latter is less of a commitment. <br /><br />I must preface my ardor for Holmes stories based on my 12-year-old interests. First, I took for granted that they weren't like any children's books I'd read. No real characterization. No real relationship development. <br /><br />But, in their place, an intriguing puzzle (which you can't possibly figure out for yourself) that unravels in a gathering of mini-clues and Holmes's quirky mind. <br /><br />I think I like to return to Holmes on occasions because the stories are not like anything else I've ever read. Today, regarding them, I almost consider them "quaint," yet chock-full of intricate detail about late Victorian life!!! Maybe, that's a huge part of my fascination.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-17744009802639606572010-09-10T17:56:38.023-04:002010-09-10T17:56:38.023-04:00Judith,
It's absolutely non-existant! Am I mis...Judith,<br />It's absolutely non-existant! Am I missing something? I tried one Conan Doyle when I was at school but it was one of the very few books which I've given up on, can't even remember what it was. Grandad wasn't into him either.<br />I'm willing to give him another go. <br />How about writing a post on your favourite, or the best one to start with. <br />Katrina.Katrinahttp://piningforthewest.co.uknoreply@blogger.com