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Sherlock Holmes
مغامرة راكبة الدراجة في الطريق المهجور
فِي صَباحِ أَحدِ الأَيَّام، بَينَما كانَ شيرلوك هولمز والدُّكتُور واطسون يَعمَلانِ عَلى حلِّ قَضيَّةٍ مُهمَّةٍ فِي مَنزِلِهما فِي شارِعِ بيكر، تُصِرُّ سَيِّدةٌ شابَّةٌ عَلى لِقاءِ هولمز وإِخْبارِه بمَا تَشعُرُ بِه مِنْ خَطرٍ عَلى حَياتِها. تَعمَلُ الآنِسةُ فيوليت سميث مُدرِّسةَ مُوسِيقى لطِفْلةٍ صَغِيرةٍ فِي فارنهام، وتَذهَبُ كُلَّ عُطْلةِ نِهايةِ أُسْبوعٍ إلَى مَحطَّةِ القِطارِ عَلى دَرَّاجتِها فِي طَرِيقٍ مُنعزِلٍ لتَستقِلَّ القِطارَ المُتَّجِهَ إِلى المَدِينةِ لزِيارَةِ والِدَتِها. لاحَظَتْ فيوليت أنَّ ثَمَّةَ رَجُلًا يَتبَعُها عَلى طُولِ الطَّرِيقِ بدَرَّاجتِه، ولكِنَّه لَا يَقترِبُ مِنْها قَط، بَلْ يُحافِظُ عَلى مَسافةٍ كَبِيرةٍ بَينَهُما. فَما سِرُّ هَذا الرَّجُلِ يا تُرَى؟ ومَاذا يُرِيدُ مِنْها؟ وهَلْ سيُلحِقُ بِها الأَذَى؟ تَعرَّفْ عَلى إِجاباتِ تِلكَ الأَسْئلةِ مِن خِلالِ قِراءةِ أَحْداثِ القِصَّةِ المُثِيرَة.
26 pages, ebook
First published December 26, 1903
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Arthur Conan Doyle
14.2kbooks23.6kfollowersSir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are milestones in the field of crime fiction.
Doyle was a prolific writer. In addition to the Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger, and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels. One of Doyle's early short stories, "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement" (1884), helped to popularise the mystery of the brigantine Mary Celeste, found drifting at sea with no crew member aboard.
Doyle was a prolific writer. In addition to the Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger, and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels. One of Doyle's early short stories, "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement" (1884), helped to popularise the mystery of the brigantine Mary Celeste, found drifting at sea with no crew member aboard.
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January 27, 2019
The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist is not one of the Sherlock Holmes stories that immediately springs to mind but there are some interesting features to it.
Most notably is the fact that the detective shows his physical prowess. The strength of Sherlock Holmes had been displayed in The Adventure of the Speckled Band, but in this story Conan Doyle also shows that the detective can fight. For in an encounter in a pub, had seen his opponent rendered unconscious, whilst Holmes himself was unscathed.
There are also some features within The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist that have been seen before in Conan Doyle stories. The overpayment for services rendered is an indication of a potential crime that was previously used in the case of The Red Headed League and The Adventure of the Copper Beeches. Also the fact that some people were making fortunes in the “colonies� had also previously been used in such stories as The Boscombe Valley Mystery.
The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist is one of the short Sherlock Holmes stories that was faithfully adapted for television by Granada TV, with Jeremy Brett starring in the lead role.
Most notably is the fact that the detective shows his physical prowess. The strength of Sherlock Holmes had been displayed in The Adventure of the Speckled Band, but in this story Conan Doyle also shows that the detective can fight. For in an encounter in a pub, had seen his opponent rendered unconscious, whilst Holmes himself was unscathed.
There are also some features within The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist that have been seen before in Conan Doyle stories. The overpayment for services rendered is an indication of a potential crime that was previously used in the case of The Red Headed League and The Adventure of the Copper Beeches. Also the fact that some people were making fortunes in the “colonies� had also previously been used in such stories as The Boscombe Valley Mystery.
The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist is one of the short Sherlock Holmes stories that was faithfully adapted for television by Granada TV, with Jeremy Brett starring in the lead role.
February 28, 2025
Sherlock Holmes investigates the mystery of a young woman who claims she is being followed when cycyling alone on a country lane. The set up is better than the solution, but it's still a fast & fun read from Conan Doyle.
May 8, 2024
5 stars. This story always reminds me of
—Holmes� fatherly interest in Violet Smith is sweet, although very different to his brotherly anxiety for Violet Hunter of the Copper Beeches. She is a nice little woman, and the villains pleasantly villainous. C. is rather a grey character� I can never decide whether I like or dislike him. I enjoyed seeing Watson try to do the work for Holmes and failing, followed by Holmes� humorous rundown of his own failure. The ending was unexpected, but it was so fun to see Holmes acting in a law-enforcing capacity!
Content: a handful of language; a man tries to force a woman to kiss him.
A Favourite Beautiful Quote: …for the road runs between the open heath on one side and an old yew hedge upon the other, surrounding a park which is studded with magnificent trees. There was a main gateway of lichen-studded stone, each side pillar surmounted by mouldering heraldic emblems, but besides this central carriage drive I observed several points where there were gaps in the hedge and paths leading through them. The house was invisible from the road, but the surroundings all spoke of gloom and decay. The heath was covered with golden patches of flowering gorse, gleaming magnificently in the light of the bright spring sunshine.
A Favourite Humorous Quote: That a man should lie in wait for and follow a very handsome woman is no unheard-of thing, and if he has so little audacity that he not only dared not address her, but even fled from her approach, he was not a very formidable assailant.
Content: a handful of language; a man tries to force a woman to kiss him.
A Favourite Beautiful Quote: …for the road runs between the open heath on one side and an old yew hedge upon the other, surrounding a park which is studded with magnificent trees. There was a main gateway of lichen-studded stone, each side pillar surmounted by mouldering heraldic emblems, but besides this central carriage drive I observed several points where there were gaps in the hedge and paths leading through them. The house was invisible from the road, but the surroundings all spoke of gloom and decay. The heath was covered with golden patches of flowering gorse, gleaming magnificently in the light of the bright spring sunshine.
A Favourite Humorous Quote: That a man should lie in wait for and follow a very handsome woman is no unheard-of thing, and if he has so little audacity that he not only dared not address her, but even fled from her approach, he was not a very formidable assailant.
July 27, 2024
4 Stars. Delightful. I can't get over the writing talent of Doyle, something that was lost on me in my youth. It stands the test of time when many works of the same vintage don't. [It's 1903]. It's precise and beautifully descriptive - if only a touch staid. Of course a few lost terms show up - such as 'ostler.' [That's a person who takes care of horses temporarily, like at a country inn while the rider goes in to dine. No wonder it went extinct!] Set in 1895, Holmes and Watson are at 221B Baker Street when an attractive young woman visits asking for the assistance of the great detective. One of the many characteristics that made Holmes so memorable to readers at the time was his impatience. He was immersed in another problem and had no time for Violet Smith. But he does listen politely with the expectation of turning her down. Something changes his mind. With the passing of her father, the young woman and her mother were next to destitute. Her only relative, her father's brother had died in South Africa in the same situation. So she takes a new position as a music teacher. But someone is following her as she cycles to work. Can Holmes help? (Mar2023/Jul2024)
October 4, 2022
As a mystery, this one is not exactly befitting Holmes. But he livens it up with a fight� portrayed in an absolutely dazzling manner by the late great Jeremy Brett in Granada adaptation!
New readers of Holmes woud perhaps remember it by virute of the numerous pastiches this story has spawned, with all the various interpretations of crime and punishment.
Good for a quick read.
New readers of Holmes woud perhaps remember it by virute of the numerous pastiches this story has spawned, with all the various interpretations of crime and punishment.
Good for a quick read.
January 14, 2020
3.75/5
Es la primera vez que leo un relato en el que aparece Sherlock y creo que me encanta. La manera de escribir de Arthur es muy liviana pero a la vez tiene unos detalles importantes y sabe como crear ese ambiente misterioso. Disfruté mucho leyendolo pero estoy segura que hay relatos mejores de este autor. Estaré informandome, pero lo recomiendo desde ya!
Es la primera vez que leo un relato en el que aparece Sherlock y creo que me encanta. La manera de escribir de Arthur es muy liviana pero a la vez tiene unos detalles importantes y sabe como crear ese ambiente misterioso. Disfruté mucho leyendolo pero estoy segura que hay relatos mejores de este autor. Estaré informandome, pero lo recomiendo desde ya!
January 12, 2014
FRom BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Return of Sherlock Holmes:
The Baker Street sleuth investigates who's following music teacher Violet Smith. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
The Baker Street sleuth investigates who's following music teacher Violet Smith. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.
October 22, 2023
Me está gustando mucho que los casos de este libro sean más complejos y que le presenten más dificultades lógicas y analíticas a Sherlock. Después de aburrirme un poco con los otros libros, este se está redimiendo con las resoluciones interesantes e innovadoras.
April 29, 2016
Each story is consistently good upon Sherlock's return
June 18, 2020
Short and sweet.
February 29, 2020
Doyle wrote this story in 1904. At that point the bicycle was both a tool for and a symbol of independence for women. All-in-all, this tale provides a fresh breath of country air. Some danger and a love triangle it still keeps you baffled until Holmes clears up the whole mystery. Lots of the usual deduction with just a little help from Watson.
May 24, 2020
'Well,' said I, 'you call that love, but I should call it selfishness.'
'Maybe the two things go together.'
I haven't read all of the Sherlock Holmes stories, but I'm sure that The Solitary Cyclist is neither his more interesting nor his darkest. Holmes is, of course, as fascinating as ever. Conversely, Watson is a bland, almost boring narrator, as he is supposed to be.
This short tale is interesting from the very beginning: we learn that a beautiful young lady has a stalker who follows her on a bike. She is, understandably, more than slightly worried by the presence of the anonymous "admirer".
One of the most noteworthy features of this story is the fact that it show us some of Holmes's shortcomings. We therefore learn that he isn't a perfect detective, as he makes one or two avoidable mistakes (is that a pleonasm?) during the investigation that he carries out.
Those of you who read my reviews (very few people, I know) probably know by now that I love 19th century lit. above everything else. Thus, I will do my best to read all of the Sherlock Holmes and to rate them here on ŷ.
'Maybe the two things go together.'
I haven't read all of the Sherlock Holmes stories, but I'm sure that The Solitary Cyclist is neither his more interesting nor his darkest. Holmes is, of course, as fascinating as ever. Conversely, Watson is a bland, almost boring narrator, as he is supposed to be.
This short tale is interesting from the very beginning: we learn that a beautiful young lady has a stalker who follows her on a bike. She is, understandably, more than slightly worried by the presence of the anonymous "admirer".
One of the most noteworthy features of this story is the fact that it show us some of Holmes's shortcomings. We therefore learn that he isn't a perfect detective, as he makes one or two avoidable mistakes (is that a pleonasm?) during the investigation that he carries out.
Those of you who read my reviews (very few people, I know) probably know by now that I love 19th century lit. above everything else. Thus, I will do my best to read all of the Sherlock Holmes and to rate them here on ŷ.
September 26, 2024
يضم الكتاب أربع قصص من سلسلة “عود� شيرلوك هولمز�
مغامرة المنزل الفارغ.
مغامرة بَنّاء نورْوُد.
لُغز “الرجا� الراقصون�.
مغامرة راكبة الدرّاجة.
القصص في المجمل كويسة أفضلهم مغامرة المنزل الفارغ اللي بتشرح عودة هولمز بعد مشاجرة عنيفة مع عدوه اللدود موريارتي انتهت بسقوطهم في شلالات ريتشينباخ واعتقد الجميع بوفاة هولمز إلى أن يظهر لنا في قصة المنزل الفارغ، ثاني أفضل قصة لغز الرجال الراقصون.
استمتعوا...
دمتم قراء…❤❤❤
July 28, 2024
Excellent.
This was excellent, but not going to review it.
For the moment at least.
It’s public domain. You can find it
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1905] [30p] [Crime] [4.5] [Recommendable]
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★★★★� 1. A Study in Scarlet [3.5]
★★★☆� 2. The Sign of Four [2.5]
★★★☆� 3. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
★★★★� 4. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [3.5]
★★★★� 5. The Hound of the Baskervilles
★★★★� 6. The Return of Sherlock Holmes <--
★★★☆� 7. The Valley of Fear
★★★★� 8. His Last Bow [3.5]
★★★☆� 9. The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes [2.5]
★★★☆� 10. The Complete Sherlock Holmes
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Excelente.
Esto estuvo excelente, pero no voy a reseñarlo.
Al menos por ahora.
Es dominio público, lo pueden encontrar
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1905] [30p] [Crimen] [4.5] [Recomendable]
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This was excellent, but not going to review it.
For the moment at least.
It’s public domain. You can find it
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1905] [30p] [Crime] [4.5] [Recommendable]
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★★★★� 1. A Study in Scarlet [3.5]
★★★☆� 2. The Sign of Four [2.5]
★★★☆� 3. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
★★★★� 4. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [3.5]
★★★★� 5. The Hound of the Baskervilles
★★★★� 6. The Return of Sherlock Holmes <--
★★★☆� 7. The Valley of Fear
★★★★� 8. His Last Bow [3.5]
★★★☆� 9. The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes [2.5]
★★★☆� 10. The Complete Sherlock Holmes
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Excelente.
Esto estuvo excelente, pero no voy a reseñarlo.
Al menos por ahora.
Es dominio público, lo pueden encontrar
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1905] [30p] [Crimen] [4.5] [Recomendable]
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November 23, 2020
This was a delightful Sherlock Holmes story in which Dr. Watson is an idiot and Sherlock Holmes is perfectly correct.
June 25, 2020
فتاة شابه جميله ولكنها تعاني الفقر.. يتوفي عمها ف جنوب افريقيا ويؤمن اصدقاؤه من ان يوصلو ثروته لابنه اخيه ان كانت تعاني الفقر
يلعب اثنان منهم والفائز يجب عليه ان يتزوجها ويعطي الاخر نصيبه لتنطلي اللعبه ع تلك الفتاه
ولكنها سرعان ماتخشي حدوث شئ وتتوجه الي شيرلوك والذي انقذها ف اخر لحظه هو واحد الرجلين والذي وقع ف غرامها فعلا
يلعب اثنان منهم والفائز يجب عليه ان يتزوجها ويعطي الاخر نصيبه لتنطلي اللعبه ع تلك الفتاه
ولكنها سرعان ماتخشي حدوث شئ وتتوجه الي شيرلوك والذي انقذها ف اخر لحظه هو واحد الرجلين والذي وقع ف غرامها فعلا
July 4, 2020
“It is part of the settled order of Nature that
such a girl should have followers,� said Holmes, as
he pulled at his meditative pipe, “but for choice not
on bicycles in lonely country roads. Some secretive
lover, beyond all doubt. But there are curious and
suggestive details about the case, Watson.�
such a girl should have followers,� said Holmes, as
he pulled at his meditative pipe, “but for choice not
on bicycles in lonely country roads. Some secretive
lover, beyond all doubt. But there are curious and
suggestive details about the case, Watson.�
September 29, 2019
No es como otras aventuras, una historia poco extraordinaria en comparación con otras historias del mismo detective. Pienso que fue una forma dar a conocer un suceso terrible que en realidad pasó en los tiempos de Sir Arthur. Es una historia triste eso es seguro.
March 29, 2019
If Victorian pretensions strike us as ridiculous, how will our pretensions appear to readers one hundred years from now?
June 6, 2024
2.75/5
One of the more boring cases of Sherlock Holmes. Wished it would have been more suspenseful and that it included more deduction work.
One of the more boring cases of Sherlock Holmes. Wished it would have been more suspenseful and that it included more deduction work.
December 30, 2020
About a young woman who is being followed when she rides her bike.
August 14, 2024
أصبحت مدمنة لقصص شارلوك هولمز القصيرة، كمحتوى صوتي.
August 29, 2022
entendí el audiolibro, pero necesito una relectura de esto pronto. Mejor personaje: John Watson, y la que soporteeee
April 4, 2020
تتكون هذه المجموعة من أربع قصص أولها قصة مغامرة المنزل الفارغ حيث أعاد دويل شارلوك إلى الحياة بعد قتله في قصة القضية الأخيرة للمطالبات الجماهيرية العريضة لكن أعاده بطريقة سيئة وسخيفة
القصة الثانية مغامرة بناء نورود وهنا يظهر دويل مسألة البصمة التي طبقتها الشرطة البريطانية لأول مرة عام 1901م بعد أن قام العالم غالتون عام 1892م بإثبات انه لا توجد بصمتا إصبعين متطابقتين
القصة الثالثة لغز الرجال الراقصون قد أدخل دويل مسألة الرموز السرية في الحكاية
القصة الرابعة وهي أقلها جودة وهي مغامرة راكبة الدراجة
القصة الثانية مغامرة بناء نورود وهنا يظهر دويل مسألة البصمة التي طبقتها الشرطة البريطانية لأول مرة عام 1901م بعد أن قام العالم غالتون عام 1892م بإثبات انه لا توجد بصمتا إصبعين متطابقتين
القصة الثالثة لغز الرجال الراقصون قد أدخل دويل مسألة الرموز السرية في الحكاية
القصة الرابعة وهي أقلها جودة وهي مغامرة راكبة الدراجة
July 25, 2017
"The Return of Sherlock Holmes" is the third arrangement of stories including the world's most celebrated analyst, Sherlock Holmes. This specific book is the fourth story of the third arrangement. Appreciate Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's creative energy as you read "The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist.
March 12, 2019
This is a rather odd Sherlock Holmes story that is incredibly dated at this point, but it's still a Sherlock Homes story and is therefore still enjoyable to read.
October 30, 2021
Kort SH verhaal. Weinig complexiteit
August 1, 2021
3.25 La intensidad de este relato ufff...
Bueno, la historia comienza con nuestra protagonista súper bonita y linda que trabaja en una casa como maestra de música de una niña cuyo padre le paga 100 libras al mes y le permite ir a Londres los fines de semana para que vea a su madre.
Un día mientras la chica va en bicicleta por la carretera se da cuenta que un tipo con barba negra la sigue, y así cada fin de semana en exacto el mismo tramo y desparece de repente sin acercarse a ella o nada parecido, preocupada va a ver a Sherlock Holmes, le narra lo que está pasando y le le introduce a los personajes de su vida:
–Su jefe, (su apellido empieza con C pero no recuerdo cuál es, perdón) quién es súper amable y buena onda, y ella cree que está interesado románticamente en ella.
–El amigo de su jefe, Mr Woodley si no mal recuerdo, que es un hombre horrible y asqueroso, básicamente cada vez que la ve la acosa.
–Su prometido, que es bastante irrelevante, es ingeniero/técnico o algo así y del cual está enamorada.
Sherlock está muy atareada resolviendo otros casos pero eventualmente se interesa por este, le presta más atención, y aunque no resuelve nada, está presente para su resolución.
Es un caso muy intenso, sobre todo porque hay mucho 'amor', obsesión e interés de por medio, por lo que es una historia muy pasional, pero muy interesante porque aún con las cartas sobre la mesa es difícil entender entre tanto personaje quien desarrollo cuál papel.
También vemos a Sherlock siendo un líder mandón, y a Watson frustrado porque aún dando lo mejor de sí no lo elogia lol.
Spoiler: (Moraleja)
–No intenten ponerse de acuerdo para enamorar a alguien porque luego se terminan enamorando ustedes.
–Chicas no anden solas por las carreteras, es injusto obviamente, pero nos queremos vivas (incluso a las ficticias del casi siglo XX).
–No sean egoístas en el amor cuando se trata de seguridad, no obligues a alguien a base de mentiras a quedarse en tu casa para estar cerca de él mientras cada que sale expone su vida y eres lo suficientemente estúpido para no darte cuenta de que poco puedes hacer para ayudar cuando algo malo suceda.
Y como final, la chica se casa con su prometido y son felices, los culpables (incluido ln ex sacerdote) reciben 7 y 10 años de prisión, y el señor C unos meses pero el resto del tiempo solo con su hija por sus malas decisiones (y errores) :(.
Bueno, la historia comienza con nuestra protagonista súper bonita y linda que trabaja en una casa como maestra de música de una niña cuyo padre le paga 100 libras al mes y le permite ir a Londres los fines de semana para que vea a su madre.
Un día mientras la chica va en bicicleta por la carretera se da cuenta que un tipo con barba negra la sigue, y así cada fin de semana en exacto el mismo tramo y desparece de repente sin acercarse a ella o nada parecido, preocupada va a ver a Sherlock Holmes, le narra lo que está pasando y le le introduce a los personajes de su vida:
–Su jefe, (su apellido empieza con C pero no recuerdo cuál es, perdón) quién es súper amable y buena onda, y ella cree que está interesado románticamente en ella.
–El amigo de su jefe, Mr Woodley si no mal recuerdo, que es un hombre horrible y asqueroso, básicamente cada vez que la ve la acosa.
–Su prometido, que es bastante irrelevante, es ingeniero/técnico o algo así y del cual está enamorada.
Sherlock está muy atareada resolviendo otros casos pero eventualmente se interesa por este, le presta más atención, y aunque no resuelve nada, está presente para su resolución.
Es un caso muy intenso, sobre todo porque hay mucho 'amor', obsesión e interés de por medio, por lo que es una historia muy pasional, pero muy interesante porque aún con las cartas sobre la mesa es difícil entender entre tanto personaje quien desarrollo cuál papel.
También vemos a Sherlock siendo un líder mandón, y a Watson frustrado porque aún dando lo mejor de sí no lo elogia lol.
Spoiler: (Moraleja)
–No intenten ponerse de acuerdo para enamorar a alguien porque luego se terminan enamorando ustedes.
–Chicas no anden solas por las carreteras, es injusto obviamente, pero nos queremos vivas (incluso a las ficticias del casi siglo XX).
–No sean egoístas en el amor cuando se trata de seguridad, no obligues a alguien a base de mentiras a quedarse en tu casa para estar cerca de él mientras cada que sale expone su vida y eres lo suficientemente estúpido para no darte cuenta de que poco puedes hacer para ayudar cuando algo malo suceda.
Y como final, la chica se casa con su prometido y son felices, los culpables (incluido ln ex sacerdote) reciben 7 y 10 años de prisión, y el señor C unos meses pero el resto del tiempo solo con su hija por sus malas decisiones (y errores) :(.
January 8, 2021
“He ended a string of abuse by a vicious back-hander, which I failed to entirely avoid. The next few minutes were delicious. It was a straight left against a slogging ruffian. I emerged as you see me. Mr. Woodley went home in a cart.� -- Sherlock Holmes
This story shows how much Holmes relies on conversing with Watson as he deduces, it’s as if he’s both teaching Watson and sort-of-but-not-really seeking a second opinion. But this changes after Miss Violet Smith tells her story and is dismissed. Now, Holmes flat out tells Watson that he will do the investigating in his stead and “act as your own judgment advises.�
Holmes is bossy.
Miss Smith is very popular with the gents.
Holmes is prone to fits of temper.
Watson, upon his return from his mini-adventure, is looking for praise from Holmes which I find to be surprising. Of course, he wants to do a good job but I hadn’t thought Watson to be the type to actively seek affirmation from his friend. And, because Watson doesn’t do a good enough job, Holmes goes out to the Surrey countryside himself where he proceeds to get into a fight at the local tavern, then later has a laugh about it as he recounts the events to Watson.
Something I find brilliant is how Holmes decides to describe the man he fought by highlighting his flow of language and his vigorous use of adjectives.
The story continues with Holmes understanding something that no one else does and he and Watson take a trip (and a revolver) to make sure Miss Smith makes the trip to her mother without fuss. They arrive too late, a false marriage occurs, and a man is shot. The mystery comes to a head when Holmes takes command until the police arrive and obtains the details to finish solving his case. The whole short of it is that three men befriend a rich but sick man, find out he’ll leave his fortune to his young niece, then travel to where she lives and end up fighting over who will marry her for her money.
Overall, this is a really good read. I like the interaction between Holmes and Watson. I like the mystery of why Miss Smith is so popular. I like the action. I like the backstory. I just really like this one. Kudos to Doyle.
This story shows how much Holmes relies on conversing with Watson as he deduces, it’s as if he’s both teaching Watson and sort-of-but-not-really seeking a second opinion. But this changes after Miss Violet Smith tells her story and is dismissed. Now, Holmes flat out tells Watson that he will do the investigating in his stead and “act as your own judgment advises.�
Holmes is bossy.
Miss Smith is very popular with the gents.
Holmes is prone to fits of temper.
Watson, upon his return from his mini-adventure, is looking for praise from Holmes which I find to be surprising. Of course, he wants to do a good job but I hadn’t thought Watson to be the type to actively seek affirmation from his friend. And, because Watson doesn’t do a good enough job, Holmes goes out to the Surrey countryside himself where he proceeds to get into a fight at the local tavern, then later has a laugh about it as he recounts the events to Watson.
Something I find brilliant is how Holmes decides to describe the man he fought by highlighting his flow of language and his vigorous use of adjectives.
The story continues with Holmes understanding something that no one else does and he and Watson take a trip (and a revolver) to make sure Miss Smith makes the trip to her mother without fuss. They arrive too late, a false marriage occurs, and a man is shot. The mystery comes to a head when Holmes takes command until the police arrive and obtains the details to finish solving his case. The whole short of it is that three men befriend a rich but sick man, find out he’ll leave his fortune to his young niece, then travel to where she lives and end up fighting over who will marry her for her money.
Overall, this is a really good read. I like the interaction between Holmes and Watson. I like the mystery of why Miss Smith is so popular. I like the action. I like the backstory. I just really like this one. Kudos to Doyle.
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