A Study in Scarlet Audiobook

" Nothing is like Sherlock Holmes, nothing ever can be like reading these for the first time. I wish I could recapture that. "

" Nothing is like Sherlock Holmes, nothing ever can be like reading these for the first time. I wish I could recapture that. "

" Quick read. Even quicker if you picture Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as the characters. :) "

" Quick read. Even quicker if you picture Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as the characters. :) "

" Let me start by saying that I made the mistake of watching every single episode of BBC' s "Sherlock" before reading this book. I thought the very first episode would ruin everything for me. However, once I started reading, I was surprised to find that the book and the show had parallel, but different plots all at the same time. I was already looking for the cab driver before the mystery even started. I was convinced, about halfway through that the book had run out of surprises for me. Although , as I entered into the second part of the book, it was a completely different story... or so it seemed. No less enjoyable than the first, but different. At first I was a little upset and wanted to hear more from Holmes and Watson. As the story went on, I started to recognize names and it suddenly all made since. As they say, "knowing is half the battle." Once I started to understand the direction of the story, it became more enjoyable and entertaining. Of course this book is an introduction, more than anything, of our dear Sherlock' s abilities and of the growing relationship between him and Watson. I recently began the second book, and I can see right away that it picks up right where we left off. I am enjoying the second one more and hope to continue to enjoy the series and see the friendship grow between the two. "

" Let me start by saying that I made the mistake of watching every single episode of BBC' s "Sherlock" before reading this book. I thought the very first episode would ruin everything for me. However, once I started reading, I was surprised to find that the book and the show had parallel, but different plots all at the same time. I was already looking for the cab driver before the mystery even started. I was convinced, about halfway through that the book had run out of surprises for me. Although , as I entered into the second part of the book, it was a completely different story... or so it seemed. No less enjoyable than the first, but different. At first I was a little upset and wanted to hear more from Holmes and Watson. As the story went on, I started to recognize names and it suddenly all made since. As they say, "knowing is half the battle." Once I started to understand the direction of the story, it became more enjoyable and entertaining. Of course this book is an introduction, more than anything, of our dear Sherlock' s abilities and of the growing relationship between him and Watson. I recently began the second book, and I can see right away that it picks up right where we left off. I am enjoying the second one more and hope to continue to enjoy the series and see the friendship grow between the two. "

" Great introduction to two classic characters. Ritchie was right. Holmes and Watson are young men in the prime and fire of their lives. Not the old men portrayed by Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce thought those old movies were great in their day. Robert Downey Jr.and Jude Law seem to fit the descriptions that Doyle originally wrote much better than the actors in the old movies of the 1940's. I may reread the entire series. "

" The first half was fantastic but after the first part was completely irrelevant and I lost interest halfway through part two. "

" The first half was fantastic but after the first part was completely irrelevant and I lost interest halfway through part two. "

" I've wanted to read a Sherlock Holmes for a long time now! The BBC show 'Sherlock Holmes' made me take the plunge and I'm not disappointed at all! I'll definitely read the other ones sometime soon. "

" I've wanted to read a Sherlock Holmes for a long time now! The BBC show 'Sherlock Holmes' made me take the plunge and I'm not disappointed at all! I'll definitely read the other ones sometime soon. "

" My second SH book and I have to say I am hooked. I loved the interlude explaining Hope's background. Very romantic. The descriptive scenes allow me to visualize easily how the story unfolds. "

" My second SH book and I have to say I am hooked. I loved the interlude explaining Hope's background. Very romantic. The descriptive scenes allow me to visualize easily how the story unfolds. "

" Conversation between Holmes and Watson is the best part. "

" Conversation between Holmes and Watson is the best part. "

" Of course this book is one of the classics. So I felt it was about time I read it properly! Sherlock Holmes will alway be a masterpiece of English literature and I will certainly be reading the rest of the novels this year. "

" Of course this book is one of the classics. So I felt it was about time I read it properly! Sherlock Holmes will alway be a masterpiece of English literature and I will certainly be reading the rest of the novels this year. "

" A Sherlock Holmes classic. What more is there to say? "

" A Sherlock Holmes classic. What more is there to say? "

" Saving review for the podcast. "

" Saving review for the podcast. "

" can't believe I waited so long to read a Sherlock Holmes book! very enjoyable. "

" can't believe I waited so long to read a Sherlock Holmes book! very enjoyable. "

" It had been far too many years since last I visited my old friend Mr. Sherlock Holmes of Baker Street. Splendid stuff indeed. "How are you? You have been in Afghanistan, I perceive." "

" It had been far too many years since last I visited my old friend Mr. Sherlock Holmes of Baker Street. Splendid stuff indeed. "How are you? You have been in Afghanistan, I perceive." "

" Overall loved it! Great first part introducing Holmes, made me fall in love with the characters all over again. The second part was a bit challenging to get into but once you were up to speed it all fell into place perfectly. Very cool introduction to a series I'm looking forward to navigating... "

" Overall loved it! Great first part introducing Holmes, made me fall in love with the characters all over again. The second part was a bit challenging to get into but once you were up to speed it all fell into place perfectly. Very cool introduction to a series I'm looking forward to navigating... "

" I read this because I started watching BBC Sherlock and wanted to see the differences. It definitely brings a different light to the show and made me want to read more of the Sherlock series. Pretty damn fantastic. "

" I read this because I started watching BBC Sherlock and wanted to see the differences. It definitely brings a different light to the show and made me want to read more of the Sherlock series. Pretty damn fantastic. "

" Sherlock is Sherlock and Sherlock is amazing. To say his logic is impressive is an understatement. I highly recommend. "

" Sherlock is Sherlock and Sherlock is amazing. To say his logic is impressive is an understatement. I highly recommend. "

" Reading Sherlock Holmes as a kid was a revelation. The closest thing to it was watching forensics cases on Discovery channel years later. Sherlock Holmes rocks! "

" Reading Sherlock Holmes as a kid was a revelation. The closest thing to it was watching forensics cases on Discovery channel years later. Sherlock Holmes rocks! "

" Bought when I was 13, this was one of the few books I brought with me to America when I left Scotland 7 years later. After 20 more years these yellow dogeared pages add a hint of age to this other Scotsman's stories from another century. The stories can be enjoyed today as always before. "

" Bought when I was 13, this was one of the few books I brought with me to America when I left Scotland 7 years later. After 20 more years these yellow dogeared pages add a hint of age to this other Scotsman's stories from another century. The stories can be enjoyed today as always before. "

" truly riveting ..even when u read the stories a second time ..owned it once .. now lost the book "

" truly riveting ..even when u read the stories a second time ..owned it once .. now lost the book "

" worth reading them all for perspective <br/> "

" worth reading them all for perspective <br/> "

" I liked it. The stories are very unpredictable. "

" I liked it. The stories are very unpredictable. "

" People often disregard the fact that Doyle was a brilliant author and instead talk about the groundbreaking Holmes--which really is just a testimony to Doyle. I loved these stories and have read every single one of them. "

" although i find it a bit over wordy at times, and thyere seems to be LESS detection than i'd always imagined, i'm glad i finally decided to read them. "

" People often disregard the fact that Doyle was a brilliant author and instead talk about the groundbreaking Holmes--which really is just a testimony to Doyle. I loved these stories and have read every single one of them. "

" although i find it a bit over wordy at times, and thyere seems to be LESS detection than i'd always imagined, i'm glad i finally decided to read them. "

" don't think i can add to the feverish fan base on this one-- super enjoyable. love that ACD was an MD. "

" I really enjoyed Sherlock Holmes when I was a kid, but that was from movies and TV series. I had never read any of the books, until now. While not literary, this is a fun read. "

" Well the 1st two chapters were boring as they were just an introduction about Sherlock Holmes but dude, the rest of the book rocks. Holmes is so clever, must say. The starting of Part-2 was boring but then it became good. For other details -Read the Book. "

" It was a great book! I couldn't put it down. The mystery was so interesting. Also I love how Holmes reveals himself after a while. "

" I love the anti-Mormon sentiment. "

" Very interesting read, it is impressive how much of Sherlock Holmes is established in his first appearance. The digression into the ways of the Mormons is fascinating if odd, though vital to the story. "