The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

I must confess, I have not been active in any Goodreads group for a very long time, but I do hope to find my place back in. As I read three Sherlock Holmes novels one after the other recently, I am creating this thread here, hope that's okay. The novels that I read are 'A Study in Scarlet', 'The Sign of the Four', and 'The Hound of the Baskervilles '. While I didn't like the first one, I really enjoyed HOUND. How many of you have read HOLMES? Which story is your favourite?

Deep wrote: "I must confess, I have not been active in any Goodreads group for a very long time, but I do hope to find my place back in. As I read three Sherlock Holmes novels one after the other recently, I am..."

My favorite Holmes novel is The Sign of Four, but as far as a favorite short story, well, I really love all of them.

I really enjoyed SIGN. Yet to check out the stories.

Some time ago, my husband gave me three huge volumes of Holmes stories (and the novels) - the slipcased editions of The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes:

The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories and The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes, Volume III: The Novels.

They're great editions.

I like the fact they have annotations: you are a real SH fan, aren't youo?

Skye wrote: "I like the fact they have annotations: you are a real SH fan, aren't youo?"

I am a huge fan.

Love the Holmes stories. I have a rather well worn copy of The Penguin Complete Sherlock Holmes, about 1100 pages somehow holding together.

I am fascinated in a literary sense, if that makes sense. I also admit I have never been relatively neutral, but Nancy has sparked something which hasn't formulated in my mind, as yet, but it will.

Paul 'Pezski' wrote: "Love the Holmes stories. I have a rather well worn copy of The Penguin Complete Sherlock Holmes, about 1100 pages somehow holding together."

I have lots of very well-loved books that are in that same condition -- "somehow holding together." And I can't bring myself to get rid of them.

@Skye: When you have time, you should definitely give SH a read -- Doyle's construction of the puzzles is something you need to experience.

Frankly, I am now more interested in this ( as well as other vintage mystery writers). there is a different rhythm in syntax and other devices: I recall years ago being very beguiled by books that had a gothic ambience.

Skye wrote: "Frankly, I am now more interested in this ( as well as other vintage mystery writers). there is a different rhythm in syntax and other devices: I recall years ago being very beguiled by books that..."

If you enjoy gothic atmosphere I would highly recommend 'The Hound of the Baskervilles ' and The Haunting of Hill House. :)

Thanks so much for letting me know. I am familiar with both: I have seen the movies.

Re The Haunting of Hill House: read the book! The movie doesn't even begin to capture what happens in the novel. One of my favorite books ever.

My favourite Holmes' story is the Red Headed League.

The best Holmes film in my opinion, is 'The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.'

If you love Holmes, and have never seen this film before, you're in for a treat.

Nancy wrote: "Re The Haunting of Hill House: read the book! The movie doesn't even begin to capture what happens in the novel. One of my favorite books ever."

Nancy, then this one is on my list! Tgabjs,

Ypi'tr welcome LOL

It's on my TBR!!!

R.M.F wrote: "My favourite Holmes' story is the Red Headed League.

The best Holmes film in my opinion, is 'The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.'

If you love Holmes, and have never seen this film before, you'r..."
Thanks for recommending. I also have plans of watching HOUND movie, if I can find it in YouTube. Netflix hasnot come to India yet.

Skye wrote: "It's on my TBR!!!"

I was answering your "tgabjs" appropriately.

Deep wrote: "R.M.F wrote: "My favourite Holmes' story is the Red Headed League.

The best Holmes film in my opinion, is 'The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.'

If you love Holmes, and have never seen this film..."

I should mention that the Hammer Horror version of Hound of the Baskervilles (Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee) is also first class, and essential for any Holmes fan.

I love both actors.

Skye wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Re The Haunting of Hill House: read the book! The movie doesn't even begin to capture what happens in the novel. One of my favorite books ever."

Nancy, then this one i..."

What in the world is tgabjs? I meant my TBR shelf.

Nancy wrote: "Skye wrote: "It's on my TBR!!!"

I was answering your "tgabjs" appropriately."
LOL, Nancy: I am crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

R.M.F wrote: "Deep wrote: "R.M.F wrote: "My favourite Holmes' story is the Red Headed League.

The best Holmes film in my opinion, is 'The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.'

If you love Holmes, and have never s..."

Alright!