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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes, #4)

Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes, #4)

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1993

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Arthur Conan Doyle

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes, #4)

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Details
Pages

378

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1880s

Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of 11 short stories, chronicling cases solved by detective Sherlock Holmes, with the help of Dr. John Watson. Notable stories include "The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual" and "The Adventure of the Final Problem." The tales reveal Holmes's extraordinary reasoning and deduction skills.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

105,199 ratings

85%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle is praised for its engaging storytelling and complex characterizations of Holmes and Watson. Readers appreciate the intricate plots and clever deductions. However, critiques highlight a few repetitive story elements and less memorable cases compared to previous collections. Overall, it's a recommended read for Holmes enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes, #4)?

A reader who enjoys The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle likely appreciates classic detective fiction, clever problem-solving, and Victorian-era storytelling. Fans of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie's Poirot series, or The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe would find this collection engaging and intellectually stimulating.

4.4

105,199 ratings

85%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

378

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1880s

Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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