Suggest me Some Holmes (1 Viewer)

[Pegasus Ezekiel]

I have an assignment, crime fiction. Its a speech we do the big sleep and a related text focusing on how crime fiction uses mystery as its key element.

I have decided on Holmes and most likely The Sign of the Four. Not being a Holmes Junky myself I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for a more suitable Holmes tale. I do not need a favourite story of someone but one that is possibly better or better suited to my needs.

 

[kami]

Perhaps the best Holmes novel is The Hound of the Baskervilles, it is very complex compared to the others and chock-a-block full of red herrings. It is also fairly popular with crime fiction students if that is a factor for you.

If you're looking for something shorter, then The Dissapearance of Lady Frances Carfax is a good short story for this purpose. I think the entire thing is readable online here if you want a look.

 

[emdrinan]

hey i just finished reading the mysterious adventures of sherlock holmes. I havnt read any holmes stories before but i think it could be a good text as it contains 8 mysteries and also mention the responder numerous times during the novel and attempts to guess at their emotions as they read the stories. It could be helpful?!