His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook

" A short and enjoyable---if not particularly spectacular---collection. If you're not particularly into Sherlock Holmes, you can pass this one up. If you really likes the Holmes stories, read it, enjoy it, and move on to the Case Book. "

" "His Last Bow" is the next to the last book in the original Sherlock Holmes set of stories and also the next to the last collection of short stories. The plot lines are probably the most creative of the Holmes stories that I've read so far...but they aren't as much fun to read. Doyle doesn't provide all of the necessary clues for the reader to solve the mystery. Almost all of the stories' solutions involve things that Holmes found out while he was away from Watson...so key pieces of evidence are missing when you try to solve the crimes yourself. "His Last Bow" still contains fun and entertaining adventures...but it's not as engaging as most of the other Sherlock Holmes books. I felt too detached from the solution process. "

" As with all the Sherlock short stories its a good bed time book, easy to pick up and put down but written with a warm that makes the beloved characters spring to life in your minds eye "

" Another set of enjoyable stories though I have found Holmes is starting to get a little predictable. I guess that happens after so many stories. The banter between Holmes and Watson, while still enjoyable, is also getting a little repetitive and familiar. But, I like it! Familiarity, often, is a good thing and I find a lot of comfort in "hanging out" with these two. Can't believe I'm about to start on the last collection! "

" a trully amazing read if you are a sherlock holmes fan "

" This is not my favorite volume of the Holmes canon, but it is always fun and well worth the effort. "

" Selalu mencintai kisah Holmes. Petualangan Detektif Yang Sekarat pastinya jadi kasus yang paling kusukai. ^^ "

" Loved it! Another set of thrilling cases for detective Holmes to solve and he does not disappoint. "

" A collection of late Holmes stories. It was actually fairly weak, especially the last story. (Mystery? What mystery? It was all a bit of WWI patriotic fluff. Since when does Holmes care about current affairs?) [June 2010] "

" Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a great writer, don't get me wrong. He's very famous and talented and credit is given where it is due. However, Sherlock Holmes isn't my style. I think it's interesting how Holmes solves cases, but I don't find the stories interesting. Therefore, the two stars is because of personal preference, not because of literary merit. "

" Disappointing compared to the rest of the holmes' books. Feels like an afterthought. Did like the "the dying detective", it was the only one to break out of the standard conan doyle formula. "

" Not as good as the previous books but still a good read. "

" Read from The Complete Sherlock Holmes, Volume II. "

" Putting aside the fact that apparently Holmes and Watson lost touch, I really liked this collection of stories. "

" A good collection of more Holmes stories. Great detecting as always, only the final story was a huge letdown. Not really worthy as the title story... "

" The short story His Last Bow is terrific. "

" Again, typical plot. Kind of predictable. "

" All of the stories were amazing but the last was my favorite. Only Sherlock Holmes would spend two years in a disguise to unravel a German plot on the eve of World War I. It was amazing as always. "

" am addicted to the narration of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle...no matter how far I wander, I keep coming back to Sherlock Holmes' and Dr. Watson's adventures in crime :-) "

" A collection of late Holmes stories. It was actually fairly weak, especially the last story. (Mystery? What mystery? It was all a bit of WWI patriotic fluff. Since when does Holmes care about current affairs?) [June 2010] "

" I've listened to a lot of Sherlock Holmes stories on CD, and read the longer ones, but hadn't read a collection of shorts like this before. I thought it was a good collection of varying stories, all interesting and showing the classic Holmes techniques that make the stories so much fun to read. I still think I prefer Hound of the Baskervilles, though, just because it is longer and thus the plot is more developed. "

" lovely collection with the adventures of wisteria lodge being some of the best crime storytelling ever.... "

" Another episode involving my all-time favorite sleuth. "

" Early Holmes was the good stuff. At this point, the character gets played with a bit, with both good and bad results. Worth a read for sure, but be prepared for a change in atmosphere from previous Holmes. "

" This first edition was actually published by George H Doran Company, and it has 308 pages. "

" One of the better collection of short stories put together by Doyle, also one of the latter (I believe). As always, the cases are fully explained at the ending ... no sooner. Not really done in a cheesy way, luckily. Well written. Good plots. "

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" Not much of a mystery compared to his other books. Short and more denouement than actual action. Doyle can do much better than this. "

" One reads Conan Doyle more for the atmosphere and the remarkable character of Sherlock Holmes than the tricky little mysteries. "

" Enjoyed it much more than I expected to! This was my first ever Sherlock Holmes, and I intend to read more. "

" This was the least of all the Holmes books I have read thus far. None of the stories were particularly memorable. But as always, each story was a least a little intriguing, if sometimes a bit predictable. "

" Not as good as the previous books but still a good read. "

" Another solid collection of Holmes' adventures. I particularly enjoy "His Last Bow". "

" more of sherlock's detective work. always pleasant. "

" Out of all the Sherlock books so far this one was my least favorite. "

" I have to admit that I still could not stop - being on many 21 hour buses might have helped, but I was still enjoying them, so that says something! "

" Frederick Davidson narrates the classic final set of Sherlock Holmes stories. "

" Some good stories, one of which takes place on the eve of World War I. Apparently this story was written when World War I was in its third year, and Doyle inserted a bit of propaganda into the story. Definitely some enjoyable stories. "

" **This book is not the same edition that I read. "

" One of the better collection of short stories put together by Doyle, also one of the latter (I believe). As always, the cases are fully explained at the ending ... no sooner. Not really done in a cheesy way, luckily. Well written. Good plots. "

" Another enjoyable collection of stories. My favorite was the Adventure of the Dying Detective. "

" more of sherlock's detective work. always pleasant. "

" Out of all the Sherlock books so far this one was my least favorite. "

" The second to last collection of Sherlock Holmes stories (SH #8), published in 1917. A few of the best known Holmes stories are included in this collection as well as evidence of his retirement to raise bees. "

" I'm growing tired of this series. Despite being just as good as other collections, I crawled through the text and had no real interest in it. I wish there were more novels and fewer collections. Luckily The Valley of Fear is up next, a full-length with m-f'ing Professor Moriarty. "

" This first edition was actually published by George H Doran Company, and it has 308 pages. "

" Loved it! Another set of thrilling cases for detective Holmes to solve and he does not disappoint. "

" Great stories to end the book. "

" Not much of a mystery compared to his other books. Short and more denouement than actual action. Doyle can do much better than this. "

" As with all short story collections some of these tales were far better than others. I very much enjoyed it, however, and I love the varied situations which Holmes is put into. If I meet a detective more intriguing and intelligent than he is then I will be astounded. "

" Another solid collection of Holmes' adventures. I particularly enjoy "His Last Bow". "

" Yet another fantastic addition to the greatest mystery book series of all time! "

" Holmes goes out with a bang in this one, with the strongest collection of short stories since he died the first go around! Truth be told, the weakest is actually "His Last Bow". "

" a trully amazing read if you are a sherlock holmes fan "

" With all due respect to Agatha Christie and a tip of the hat to Hercule Poirot, there is no better fictional detective than Sherlock Holmes "

" I adore all Sherlock Holmes tales so I'm a bit biased here :) "

" All of the stories were amazing but the last was my favorite. Only Sherlock Holmes would spend two years in a disguise to unravel a German plot on the eve of World War I. It was amazing as always. "

" Another enjoyable collection of stories. My favorite was the Adventure of the Dying Detective. "

" review bareng ikutan event @bacaklasik tanggal 22 ah :D "

" Another enjoyable collection of stories. My favorite was the Adventure of the Dying Detective. "

" Selalu mencintai kisah Holmes. Petualangan Detektif Yang Sekarat pastinya jadi kasus yang paling kusukai. ^^ "

" Almost through my rereading of the Canon in a year. This one was shorter than I remembered it, and Doyle is definitely recycling some of his earlier plots, but there is some really nice writing, particularly in the title story. Still a 5. "

" Almost through my rereading of the Canon in a year. This one was shorter than I remembered it, and Doyle is definitely recycling some of his earlier plots, but there is some really nice writing, particularly in the title story. Still a 5. "

" The short story His Last Bow is terrific. "

" The short story His Last Bow is terrific. "

" Another episode involving my all-time favorite sleuth. "

" Another episode involving my all-time favorite sleuth. "

" Let me just say I love Sherlock Holmes. I would totally marry him. "

" Let me just say I love Sherlock Holmes. I would totally marry him. "

" Some good stories, one of which takes place on the eve of World War I. Apparently this story was written when World War I was in its third year, and Doyle inserted a bit of propaganda into the story. Definitely some enjoyable stories. "

" Some good stories, one of which takes place on the eve of World War I. Apparently this story was written when World War I was in its third year, and Doyle inserted a bit of propaganda into the story. Definitely some enjoyable stories. "

" Another solid collection of Holmes' adventures. I particularly enjoy "His Last Bow". "

" Another solid collection of Holmes' adventures. I particularly enjoy "His Last Bow". "

" More stories of Sherlock Holmes with a surprising tale at the end "

" More stories of Sherlock Holmes with a surprising tale at the end "

" Includes the Adventure of the Dying Detective, a story that further proves to me the Sherlock Holmes series is a tender bromance masquerading as crime novels. Maybe this is a strange reaction, but I just think it's so adorable. "

" Includes the Adventure of the Dying Detective, a story that further proves to me the Sherlock Holmes series is a tender bromance masquerading as crime novels. Maybe this is a strange reaction, but I just think it's so adorable. "

" One of the better collection of short stories put together by Doyle, also one of the latter (I believe). As always, the cases are fully explained at the ending ... no sooner. Not really done in a cheesy way, luckily. Well written. Good plots. "

" One of the better collection of short stories put together by Doyle, also one of the latter (I believe). As always, the cases are fully explained at the ending ... no sooner. Not really done in a cheesy way, luckily. Well written. Good plots. "

" I really like all the Holmes books a whole lot and I feel anyone who enjoys mysteries would. "

" As with all the Sherlock short stories its a good bed time book, easy to pick up and put down but written with a warm that makes the beloved characters spring to life in your minds eye "

" Excellent, as always. More classic Holmes! "

" Man, it's getting bad when I can figure out a Sherlock Holmes story. Meh. "

" Am still enjoying these. Crazy to think there is only one collection left! "