The Hound of the Baskervilles (Abridged) Audiobook, by Arthur Conan Doyle Play Audiobook Sample

The Hound of the Baskervilles (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Jim Weiss Publisher: The Well-Trained Mind Press Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 2023 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781952469930

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

16

Longest Chapter Length:

07:41 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

13 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

04:57 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

246

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Publisher Description

Mysteries don't come any better than the stories of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Hound of the Baskervilles is perhaps their most famous adventure. Now Jim Weiss transports us to their world of suspense, shocking surprises, friendship, intellect, and courage. In this iconic mystery, Holmes and Watson must unravel more than one mystery before time runs out as they confront a cunning foe who will stop at nothing to accomplish a dreadful goal. But is that foe human or the result of a centuries-old curse? Come to the foggy English moors to learn the truth about The Hound of the Baskervilles, in this audio adaptation performed by Jim Weiss.

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"I thought that this book was well written and expertly put together. For the most part, it was exciting and riveting but there were some parts in the book where I began to do the head bob (or maybe it was just my lack of sleep). I liked this book for the for the reason of "other worldly" thrill. The mystery of course is that a hell hound is cursing the Baskervilles family, which interested me enough to read it. The length of the book is about a 120 page medium sized book so if you want a short, stimulating book this is the right choice. However, there is a downside. Mr. Sherlock Holmes only appears minimally in the story, which means that most of it is "Watson and The Hound of the Baskervilles." The reason why this is degrading to the book is the fact that there is less deductive reasoning and wit from the great mind of Sherlock Holmes. This book reminds me of a suspenseful movie directed by Guy Ritchie who in fact, directed the Sherlock Holmes movies. I would recommend this book to any who like suspenseful, thought provoking, mysterious novels."

— Austin (4 out of 5 stars)

The Hound of the Baskervilles Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.17647058823529 out of 54.17647058823529 out of 54.17647058823529 out of 54.17647058823529 out of 54.17647058823529 out of 5 (4.18)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really did not think I would like it in the slightest, however we were studying it in English and so I had to read it, to start with I read it very half heartedly and then as the story began to unfold I was hooked. I enjoyed every page and could not put it down. A true timeless classic which will never date. "

    — Esme, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Listen to this while traveling through Arkansas and Texas. Helped pass some of the hours of a 27 hour road trip. "

    — Sheila, 11/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really clever and engaging. Disappointed with the conclusion though. Also, didnt like how it jumped from Waston's diary to letters and stuff. Felt that i missed the action while it was happening and only caught the wrap up at the end. But still liked it. "

    — Dee-anne, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Outstanding. Dr. Watson has the majority of this story unto himself and it is brilliantly narrated as he pursues the investigation by himself (mostly ;) and shows how far he has come under Holmes' tutelage. Really excellent. "

    — Adam, 11/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Adoro la serie de Arthur Conan Doyle... si te gusta Dr. House, puede que te gusten todos los libros de sherlock holmes "

    — Marco, 8/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyable but not a challenging read. "

    — Justin, 7/27/2013
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    " I read this book and it was soooooo gooood! ...but not enough to win a perfect 5 star... I read the graphic novel of this story too. But I liked the novel better. "

    — So, 7/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favorite Holmes adventure. Gotta love those moors! "

    — Anne, 8/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I expected more for this book , many friends of mine tell me that it is the best Sherlock Holmes's book. It's really easy to guess the end of the story. I don't know if this book is a creepy or if I just don't like Shelock Holmes anymore. "

    — Edgar, 5/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. Makes me want to hone my sleuthing skills. "

    — Philip, 1/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved it! Clever writing, great plot with interesting characters. "

    — Nova, 10/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Obviously a classic - Loved the ending, but would prefer more chapters with Sherlock (as opposed to just Watson). "

    — Tim, 2/20/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Exciting and unpredictable, all the way through. "

    — Roger, 1/11/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " ingenious, exciting and doesn't drag on a bit "

    — Adithya, 5/27/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wow what a great read! This was the first sherlock holmes story I have read and now I see what the fuss is all about. Doyle is an amazing writer and I can't wait to read all the other holmes stories. "

    — Citizensnipps, 2/4/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I've never read Sherlock Holmes before, and I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure and mystery! "

    — cartercam, 1/10/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I just love Sherlock <3 "

    — Cheryl, 11/11/2007

About the Authors

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was born of Irish parentage in Scotland. He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, but he also had a passion for storytelling. His first book introduced that prototype of the modern detective in fiction, Sherlock Holmes. Despite the immense popularity Holmes gained throughout the world, Doyle was not overly fond of the character and preferred to write other stories. Eventually popular demand won out and he continued to satisfy readers with the adventures of the legendary sleuth. He also wrote historical romances and made two essays into pseudoscientific fantasy: The Lost World and The Poison Belt.

Jim Weiss’ storytelling recordings have received the highest awards from the Parents’ Choice Foundation, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, and the American Library Association and have been widely praised in major publications across North America and internationally. He is the winner of eight AudioFile Earphones Awards.