As much as I consider myself a mystery fan can you believe I’ve never read a Sherlock Holmes mystery? I’ve seen the big blockbuster movies, I’ve watched the latest BBC production, and I’ve seen some other productions, but I’ve never read one of the stories.
Now I’m getting ready to delve into The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel by Anthony Horowitz. This Holmes-inspired story makes me think maybe I should try to get in a real Holmes mystery first. Unfortunately I don’t think I have enough time to do so as my mystery book group meets next week.
I am excited about this book:
“He had greeted me warmly, and as I took my place opposite him, I felt the strange sensation that Iw as awakening from a dream. It was as if the last two years had never happened, that I had never met my beloved Mary, married her and moved to our home in Kensington, purchased with the proceeds of the Agra pearls. I could have still been a bachelor, living here with Holmes, sharing with him the excitement of the chase and the unravelling of yet another mystery.”
Now, if I was to read a Holmes mystery first which one would you recommend? Ok, guys, I’m off to read because the game’s afoot!
Don’t feel bad, I’ve never read a Holmes novel either. People rave about them, but I have too many more modern distractions! I’ve not read Agatha Christie either.
I really enjoy Holmes. I read The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes last year, and it’s a collection of shorts. I enjoyed it, but I also really like The Hound of the Baskervilles. The House of Silk was great. I listened to it on audio and thoroughly enjoyed the story. I hope you do too!
The language is harder to read. It’s more formal than what we are used to. Take your time.
Sandy – Ok, I feel better now 🙂 You should check out an Agatha Christie book though. Very good! I’ve only read a few but one day I’ll get to a couple more.
jenn – Oh so glad to hear that! I really would like to read one of the stories but book meeting is fast approaching and I haven’t even started my book yet. Yikes.
Isabel – Makes sense! Did you like reading the Holmes stories?
I love mysteries but have read far too few of them this year for some reason (too many other books I want to read as well I guess). I have only read one Sherlock Holmes novel, so don’t feel bad. And I’ve heard many good things about The House of Silk–must add it to my list as well.