Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection (by Arthur Conan Doyle)
It took me over nine months to complete the Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection by Arthur Conan Doyle. I purchased the audiobook through my Audible subscription. Stephen Fry narrates the 72-hour-long audiobook with eloquence.
The Sherlock Holmes collection primarily consists of short stories, so I developed a habit of listening to a story after completing an audiobook. This provided a delightful break between audiobooks. Surprisingly, it became a palate cleanser before I started my next audiobook. It also helped me feel less overwhelmed by a book that spans 72 hours.
I thoroughly enjoyed each detective story and cherished my time spent with Holmes and Watson. The mysteries were captivating, and the characters were entertaining. Stephen Fry’s narration was exceptional. I particularly enjoyed his personal introductions at the beginning of each title.
Before embarking on the Sherlock Holmes collection, I had listened to the podcast, The Real Sherlock by Lucinda Hawksley, on Audible. This podcast provided valuable insights into Doyle and the creation of the renowned character, which was beneficial before reading the collection. You can read my review of that podcast here.
While there are various collections of Doyle’s masterful writing available, I am highly satisfied with this audiobook, which is exclusively available through Audible. I highly recommend it to anyone who hasn’t yet read Doyle’s magnificent stories.
I’m concluding my review with an interview with Stephen Fry, where he expresses his deep love for Sherlock Holmes.
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