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Read By: Simon Prebble Publisher: Tantor Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781400185184

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

11

Longest Chapter Length:

55:29 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

36:30 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

42:13 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

246

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Publisher Description

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes are overshadowed by the event with which they close—the meeting of the great detective and Moriarty, the Napoleon of Crime. When "The Final Problem" was first published, the struggle between Holmes and his arch nemesis, seemingly to the death, left many readers desolate at the loss of Holmes, but it also led to his immortality as a literary figure. The stories that precede it included two narratives from Holmes himself—on a mutiny at sea and a treasure hunt in a Sussex country house—as well as a meeting with his brilliant brother Mycroft. Included in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes are "Silver Blaze," "The Yellow Face," "The Stock-Broker's Clerk," "The 'Gloria Scott,'" "The Musgrave Ritual," "The Reigate Puzzle," "The Crooked Man," "The Resident Patient," "The Greek Interpreter," "The Naval Treaty," and "The Final Problem."

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"This is a great book, One of many books by Sir Conan Doyle about his observational detective Sherlock Holmes. This particular collection has 12 different stories, all from the perspective of Watson. My Personal favorite of the stories included is five orange pips, one of the better more intriguing tales of Holmes. But honestly my biggest problem with this book, and it is a small one, is how Doyle writes it creates this dragging feeling making it hard to read massive amounts at one time."

— Matt (5 out of 5 stars)

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.23255813953488 out of 54.23255813953488 out of 54.23255813953488 out of 54.23255813953488 out of 54.23255813953488 out of 5 (4.23)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this collection. There's a few really clever ones in there and, of course, Sherlock's trip to Reichenbach Falls. We also get introduced to Mycroft and Moriarty and I know where Mark Haddon got the title for one of his books :) "

    — Craig, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Some classics in this one, the original's always the best with this series. "

    — Joshua, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Story about the greatest detective that never was : ) "

    — Renee, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " There are eleven stories in the second of the Sherlock Holmes connections, where we see Doyle expanding the fictional universe: we have a couple of accounts of Holmes' adventures before he met Watson, we have Mycroft and the relationship with the French painter Vernet, we have the recovery of a treaty lost by the Foreign Secretary's nephew, and most of all we have Moriarty. The best of these is the first, "Silver Blaze", which is the one about the missing race-horse with the original curious incident of the dog in the night-time. Several of the others, unfortunately, have almost the same solution as "Silver Blaze"."The Final Problem" is a good bit of writing, as Holmes and Watson pursue each other to (apparently) mutual destruction in Switzerland, but has no real mystery element. There is also the peculiar story of the bloke whose wife turns out to have a black daughter by her previous marriage; some peculiar racist psychology going on there. "

    — Nicholas, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was my introduction to the Sherlock Holmes series.There are 12 short stories, all of them marvelous and enjoyable. Definitely worth reading. "

    — Quinn, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I struggled to get into this collection of stories - possibly because I had just finished The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes very recently. I did, however, enjoy learning more about Holmes' personal life and background and learning more about the relationship between Holmes and Watson. I would definitely recommend this to any existing Holmesian converts or anyone who enjoys a good whodunnit and enjoys fiding out the how as well as the why. "

    — Clare, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I enjoyed Sherlock at his best! "

    — Tina, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I cannot but imagine Sherlock HOlmes as Robert Downey Jr. It is as simple as that! xD "

    — Aaliya, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A classic... I've always liked Arthur Conan Doyle/Sherlock Holmes. His analytical mind was awesome. "

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

    " Witty, smart and excellent mysteries. "

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

    " i Liked it a lot though some stories, particularly the last one, were very predictable. Still a very good read, spell bounding and somewhat fresh among all those vampire stories we are flooded with nowadays. I bow my head to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle "

    — Cheyebba, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love the ending..walking out peacefully :) "

    — Nur, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This made an excellent audiobook: British narrator, strong exposition, and the twists keep you guessing. "

    — Gina, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " These short stories are fun to read and brilliantly written. "

    — John, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " There is definitely a reason why this is a classic. "

    — Nam, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " You can never go wrong reading Sherlock Holmes. "

    — John, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " simply FAbolus......... "

    — Bharath, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An interesting read, some short stories that give a good insight into Holmes and my first taste of reading Holmes and makes me want to read a lot more. "

    — Andrew, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " There is definitely a reason why this is a classic. "

    — Nam, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved it! Loved it even more because it was on Amazon for free. "

    — Alisha, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read from The Complete Sherlock Holmes, Volume I "

    — Abbey, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sherlock Holmes stories are a lot of fun. Mark and I read these aloud before we had a tv and the short stories are the perfect length for a bit of entertainment. He is not a perfect hero (conceited, addicted...), but it adds to the tales. "

    — JoEllen, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a fun collection of Sherlock Holmes stories. I felt myself wanting the stories to keep going. These are great to read while lazing in bed. "

    — Cassi, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love every Sherlock Holmes books. I borrowed them from a rental in the traditional market. It was so cheap. He was very clever :) "

    — Thomas, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " So glad I finally finished this. While it happens often that I find myself unable to put down a book after reading on the train and have to resort to reading while walking (like Belle), I confess that it happened again while reading this one. Multiple times. "

    — L.H., 11/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Just my Favourite Collection of books that has not maintained all of it's brilliance to this day. "

    — Dan, 11/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 12 cute short stories remind me of 'Detective Conan' in every way. "

    — Ringo, 11/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great and entertaining book. The stories, short in length, contain original perplexing mysterious. Sherlock Holmes is truly the master of observation and deductive reasoning. Highly recommended. "

    — Gray, 10/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really awesome book. As best as you can expect a Sherlock Holmes would be. But i became really sad while reading "The Final Problem", you know why when you will read it or you can Google it. "

    — 'Uj', 10/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Sherlock Holmes just isn't really my thing. Kinda rote. Kinda sexist. Important because it developed the formula used a gazillion times over that makes reading it feel like you've read it before. But not my favorite in terms of classics. "

    — Erika, 10/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Such good fun to read, even 'The Final Problem'! Can't believe it took me so long to finally read these stories! Now, onto 'The Adventure Of The Empty House'! "

    — Gesine, 10/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this ages ago...when I was but an egg. But Sherlock stands to time and Doyle has a very interesting way into a story. But you should read the Hound of the Baskervilles first. That first chapter is all you will ever need to know about critical thinking. "

    — Kelley, 9/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I love Sherlock Holmes books, and this was interesting. I find that the short story format might not have been the most attention grabbing, there leaves little time to set up the mystery, it is pretty quick to the conclusion and amazing deduction. Good, but I like the longer stories a little better. "

    — Tammy, 9/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A delightful collection of rather fanciful tales. Holmes, as is well known, has brilliant powers of deduction, but sometimes he just seems... too good. "

    — Farai, 9/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good stories... "

    — Joshua, 8/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Epic! Dramatic! kumpulan kisah yang sungguh luar biasa, dengan 10 kasus yang menegangkan ditambah kasus terakhir yang diselesaikan secara dramatis, heroik sekaligus tragis dari tokoh utama, Sherlock Holmes. "

    — Iksandi, 8/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The only thing is you have to get past the language at first. It's a little thick at times, which slows down reading. But it's worth it. So good! "

    — Eileen, 8/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Short stories, most were good, some were boring. Left me hanging at the end though, going to have to find out what happened! "

    — Barbara, 7/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I sure love this series. The characters of Holmes and Watson are complex, and wonderfully compatible with eachother. "

    — Carlie, 6/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Witty, smart and excellent mysteries. "

    — Beth, 6/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Brilliant because I love Holmes but not all the adventures grabbed me. "

    — Stephen, 5/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think the coolest thing about reading this is finding how many lines from the movies are actually found within the book! The stories are entertaining, but his logic and observational capability are astounding. I've been trying to do the same, and it's amazing what you can find and deduce... "

    — Ammon, 4/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " it reminds me of hugo cabret because same style and about the same thing almost to me. "

    — Mr., 3/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Awfully pedestrian by today's standards, I think. Sir Arthur did not keep my attention for too long, although I did enjoy a brief stop in his world. "

    — Cassie, 12/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " As always, the mysteries of Sherlock Holmes are artfully unraveled and skillfully told! "

    — Coco, 11/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I haven't read all of the stories, only 4 of them. I quite liked them, however some stories seemed a bit too abstract for me. Other stories amazed me and were unexplainable. "

    — Rachel, 10/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Oh, I cried. "

    — Katharine, 9/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love it, love it! I read this quite a long time ago, but it was better than I remembered. Every modern scholar who thinks they know the Sherlock Holmes stories should reread them, especially after seeing the overdone movies. "

    — Trasa, 8/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " One thing I love about Sherlock Holmes is the Victorian flair it presents during its time. This coupled with my love for mystery and thrills makes this a classic well worth the read. "

    — Angelo, 6/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun read! Perfect for before bed, all the cases are short so you can finish them relatively quickly, and don't get sucked into staying up all night. "

    — Brittney, 6/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I've only read 'The Hound of Baskervill's' and i loved it very much. I should read some more. "

    — Vladimira, 6/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " If you already like Sherlock Holmes, you will like this book. If not, there is little here to convert you. "

    — Jwjohnsen, 1/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Finally made it through the whole book! I know it's a classic, but not my cup of tea. "

    — Sonia, 11/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Perfect! One of my go-to favorites, read every couple of years! "

    — Suzzanne, 10/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The stories were so good!! Unfortunately, this edition (Ballantine Books copy-write 1975 with introduction from Ellery Queen) is poorly printed with major paragraph mistakes and whole sentences dropped out. I would recommend a different edition! "

    — Sarah, 9/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good collection. It took awhile for me to get into it. The last 3 stories completely sucked me in! "

    — Abigail, 8/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the first and most famous fictional detectives - and still very readable. It's elementary, dear Watson! "

    — East, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Just barely started this one today, but it promises to be just as good as the last Sherlock Holmes adventure book I read. "

    — Roy, 5/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my all-times favorites since childhood. "

    — Niko, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my all-times favorites since childhood. "

    — Niko, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my all-times favorites since childhood. "

    — Niko, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Intriguing. First book to read on Kindle. "

    — Floyd, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " benar2 teka teki yang takterpikirkan oleh qu.......pengarang yang sungguh pintar...hebat lah "

    — John, 5/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " benar2 teka teki yang takterpikirkan oleh qu.......pengarang yang sungguh pintar...hebat lah "

    — John, 5/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " benar2 teka teki yang takterpikirkan oleh qu.......pengarang yang sungguh pintar...hebat lah "

    — John, 5/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " You really can't go wrong with Sherlock Holmes. I read all of these ages ago when I was a kid... and they're still just as entertaining now as they were then. "

    — Jane, 4/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " You really can't go wrong with Sherlock Holmes. I read all of these ages ago when I was a kid... and they're still just as entertaining now as they were then. "

    — Jane, 4/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " You really can't go wrong with Sherlock Holmes. I read all of these ages ago when I was a kid... and they're still just as entertaining now as they were then. "

    — Jane, 4/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " satu lagi kisah kecerdikan sherlock holmes memecahkan kasus-kasus rumit yang menambah koleksi buku saya. as daring as usual! "

    — Raka, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " satu lagi kisah kecerdikan sherlock holmes memecahkan kasus-kasus rumit yang menambah koleksi buku saya. as daring as usual! "

    — Raka, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " satu lagi kisah kecerdikan sherlock holmes memecahkan kasus-kasus rumit yang menambah koleksi buku saya. as daring as usual! "

    — Raka, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really awesome book. As best as you can expect a Sherlock Holmes would be. But i became really sad while reading "The Final Problem", you know why when you will read it or you can Google it. "

    — 'Uj', 4/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Classic and fun. I enjoyed all the stories, especially The Final Problem. This book is interesting as it develops Sherlock's character a little more. "

    — Louise, 4/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Classic and fun. I enjoyed all the stories, especially The Final Problem. This book is interesting as it develops Sherlock's character a little more. "

    — Louise, 4/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Classic and fun. I enjoyed all the stories, especially The Final Problem. This book is interesting as it develops Sherlock's character a little more. "

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

    " Better than the TV series? Yes, by a long shot. I adore Holmes and this book was not exception. Oh, to live in Victorian London! "

    — Karla, 4/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Better than the TV series? Yes, by a long shot. I adore Holmes and this book was not exception. Oh, to live in Victorian London! "

    — Karla, 4/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Better than the TV series? Yes, by a long shot. I adore Holmes and this book was not exception. Oh, to live in Victorian London! "

    — Karla, 4/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " like the other books, this is really nice one "

    — Ahmad, 3/28/2011
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    " I still cant believe dat Sherlock Holmes is an imaginary character.... "

    — Dana, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " like the other books, this is really nice one "

    — Ahmad, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I still cant believe dat Sherlock Holmes is an imaginary character.... "

    — Dana, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " like the other books, this is really nice one "

    — Ahmad, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I still cant believe dat Sherlock Holmes is an imaginary character.... "

    — Dana, 3/28/2011
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    " a great book that worths reading "

    — Vivian, 3/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " a great book that worths reading "

    — Vivian, 3/1/2011

About Arthur Conan Doyle

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.

About Simon Prebble

Simon Prebble, a British-born performer, is a stage and television actor and veteran narrator of some three hundred audiobooks. As one of AudioFile’s Golden Voices, he has received thirty-seven Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie in 2010. He lives in New York.