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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
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Best SH collection yet.

Another short story collection by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This memoir includes non chronological stories, some happening between #2, #3, #4, and so on. Some even taking place before #1. The second collection also a mixed bag, as always, big surprise, but with some very unique ones. On this volume Sherlock saying his famous “Elementary� catchphrase for the first time. Very interesting to know the origins of Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock’s brother, with outstanding deductive powers even bigger than his. And the introduction of Professor James Moriarty, Sherlock’s biggest archenemy.

Go for the Best, consider the Good, whatever the Meh.

The Best :
★★★★� “The Final Problem.�
★★★★� “The Yellow Face.�
★★★★� “The Greek Interpreter.� [4.5]
★★★★� “The Musgrave Ritual.� [4.5]
★★★★� “The 'Gloria Scott'.�

The Good :
★★★☆� “The Crooked Man.� [3.5]
★★★☆� “The Reigate Squire.�
★★★☆� “The Resident Patient.�

The Meh :
★★☆☆� “The Cardboard Box.� [2.5]
★★☆☆� “Silver Blaze.�
★★☆☆� “The Naval Treaty.�
★☆☆☆� “The Stockbroker's Clerk.�

Still remaining, the BBC series.

It’s public domain, you can find it



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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1893] [378p] [Collection] [3.5] [Partly 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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La mejor colección de SH hasta ahora.

Otra colección de cuentos cortos por Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Esta memoria incluye historias no cronológicas, algunas sucediendo entre #2, #3, #4, y así. Algunas incluso tomando lugar antes de #1. La segunda colección también una bolsa mixta, gran sorpresa, pero con algunas muy únicas. En este volumen Sherlock diciendo su famosa frase “Elemental� por primera vez. Muy interesante conocer los orígenes de Mycroft Holmes, el hermano de Sherlock, con sobresalientes poderes deductivos incluso mayores que los de él. Y la introducción del Profesor James Moriarty, el archienemigo más grande de Sherlock.

Ir por lo Mejor, considerar lo Bueno, loquesea lo Meh.

Lo Mejor :
★★★★� "El Problema Final."
★★★★� "El Rostro Amarillo."
★★★★� "El Intérprete Griego." [4.5]
★★★★� "El Ritual de Musgrave." [4.5]
★★★★� "El «Gloria Scott»."

Lo Bueno :
★★★☆� "El Hombre Encorvado." [3.5]
★★★☆� "Los Hacendados de Reigate."
★★★☆� "El Paciente Residente."

Lo Meh :
★★☆☆� "La Caja de Cartón." [2.5]
★★☆☆� "Estrella de Plata."
★★☆☆� "El Tratado Naval."
★☆☆☆� "El Oficinista del Corredor de Bolsa."

Queda pendiente, la serie de BBC.

Es dominio público, lo pueden encontrar



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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1893] [378p] [Colección] [3.5] [Parcialmente Recomendable]
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Reading Progress

March 14, 2023 – Started Reading
March 14, 2023 – Shelved
March 25, 2023 –
55.0% "“Excellent!� I cried.
“Elementary,� said he."
March 26, 2023 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Alexandra (last edited Mar 26, 2023 08:32AM) (new)

Alexandra Nice! Sherlock Holmes rules ;) in many ways. I'm glad you enjoyed this one!


Federico DN Alexandra wrote: "Nice! Sherlock Homes rules ;) in many ways. I'm glad you enjoyed this one!"

Thank you Alexandra! Best Sherlock collection so far :D


message 3: by inciminci (new)

inciminci Happy it was so good for you, Fede! Gotta love Mycroft.


Federico DN inciminci wrote: "Happy it was so good for you, Fede! Gotta love Mycroft."

First time hearing about him lol o.O. Thank you Inci!


message 5: by Pedro (new)

Pedro Mycroft Holmes es el hermano de Sherlock. En mi caso, lo conocí en la película. ¿No aparece en el libro?


message 6: by Federico (last edited Mar 26, 2023 06:29AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Pedro wrote: "Mycroft Holmes es el hermano de Sherlock. En mi caso, lo conocí en la película. ¿No aparece en el libro?"

Sisi. Aparece por primera vez en este libro, aunque no se si en el resto de la serie.


message 7: by Srivalli (new)

Srivalli Rekha This is a good one. I read this multiple times over the years. Excellent review, Federico.


message 8: by Shey (new)

Shey Lovely review, Federico! So glad you enjoyed this! 😊



message 9: by Dzé (new)

Dzé Cruz Parker Thanks for your review. I absolutely love Conan Doyle.


Federico DN Srivalli wrote: "This is a good one. I read this multiple times over the years. Excellent review, Federico."

Thank you Srivalli ! Happy to hear you like it too :D


Federico DN Shey wrote: "Lovely review, Federico! So glad you enjoyed this! 😊 "

Thank you Shey <3


Federico DN Dzé wrote: "Thanks for your review. I absolutely love Conan Doyle."

He's awesome. Thank you Dzé!


message 13: by Ian (new)

Ian I think I once read that ACD only invented Moriarty because he wanted to kill off Holmes, as he was fed up at being constantly badgered for new stories. He thought he would invent a master criminal to provide an opponent of suitable status to prove a match for Holmes. Later of course, he was persuaded to bring Holmes back.

I think Mycroft was a really good creation.


Federico DN Ian wrote: "I think I once read that ACD only invented Moriarty because he wanted to kill off Holmes, as he was fed up at being constantly badgered for new stories. He thought he would invent a master criminal..."

Yes I also heard ACD hated his creation and wanted to kill him off. Poor dude succeeded and was forced to bring him back to life lol. Mycroft could've been a great successor!


r. a. Savery Heh! Ese es mi siguiente (:


Federico DN r. a. wrote: "Heh! Ese es mi siguiente (:"

Estás ahí nomás de terminarlo :D


message 17: by A (new)

A Mac Can't believe that a story named "The Cardboard Box" would be bland....haha great review, Federico! Always lovely to find a story collection that's so strong.


Federico DN A wrote: "Can't believe that a story named "The Cardboard Box" would be bland....haha great review, Federico! Always lovely to find a story collection that's so strong."

Thank you Mac! Best collection of the series so far, but I think there are many more collections ahead so we'll see xD


message 19: by Teres (new)

Teres Ha, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle just figured into my most recent review, too! I love all things Sherlock. You must watch the BBC series with Benedict Cumberbatch. SO good! 🔍


Rosh ~catching up slowly~ Wonderful review, Federico! I do remember some of the stories in this collection, and they were fun! Mycroft and Moriarty are both great characters; not as great as Irene Adler though. ;)


Federico DN Teres wrote: "Ha, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle just figured into my most recent review, too! I love all things Sherlock. You must watch the BBC series with Benedict Cumberbatch. SO good! 🔍"

Will watch it after finishing the series :) . Thank you Teres!


Federico DN Rosh [busy month; will catch up soon!] wrote: "Wonderful review, Federico! I do remember some of the stories in this collection, and they were fun! Mycroft and Moriarty are both great characters; not as great as Irene Adler though. ;)"

Absolutely. No one can beat Irene <3. Thank you Rosh!


Alejandro So glad that you enjoyed that much this book!


Federico DN Alejandro wrote: "So glad that you enjoyed that much this book!"

Thank you Alejandro! Glad you did as well :D !


Jennifer (Jaye) (catching up slowly) Wonderful review Federico, so glad you enjoyed them overall 💕💕💕


message 26: by Tina (new)

Tina Yay! So glad these sets of stories were a hit! Great review Federico 🤩


Federico DN Jennifer SK wrote: "Wonderful review Federico, so glad you enjoyed them overall 💕💕💕"

Quite good overall. Thank you Jennifer!


Federico DN Tina wrote: "Yay! So glad these sets of stories were a hit! Great review Federico 🤩"

Many hits on this one :) . Thank you Tina!


message 29: by Rachel (new)

Rachel Hanes Great review, Federico! So glad that you mostly enjoyed all the stories! :)


message 30: by Connie (new)

Connie Glad you enjoyed most of the stories! Hopefully, you'll continue to enjoy the rest of the series! Happy readings!


Federico DN Rachel wrote: "Great review, Federico! So glad that you mostly enjoyed all the stories! :)"

Most of them were good :D . Thank you Rachel !


Federico DN Coco wrote: "Glad you enjoyed most of the stories! Hopefully, you'll continue to enjoy the rest of the series! Happy readings!"

Halfway there :) . Thank you Coco!


message 33: by Sarah (new)

Sarah Winner, winner, chicken dinner!


Federico DN Sarah wrote: "Winner, winner, chicken dinner!"




Kat *is catching up* Great review, Federico. For all the mysteries and thrillers I've read, I feel like I should've read something of Doyle's by now, but nope. 😛


Federico DN Kat *will catch up soon!* wrote: "Great review, Federico. For all the mysteries and thrillers I've read, I feel like I should've read something of Doyle's by now, but nope. 😛"

Thank you Kate! Never too late they say :p


message 37: by Noah (new)

Noah Wonderful review Federico, i love how diverse the books you read are :)

I should pick these up again sometime!!


Federico DN Noah wrote: "Wonderful review Federico, i love how diverse the books you read are :)

I should pick these up again sometime!!"


Lol. Yes, I never know what I'm going to read next xD. Thank you Noah!


message 39: by Jan (new)

Jan You can't go wrong with a little Sherlock Holmes in your life. Another swell review, Federico!


message 40: by Federico (last edited Mar 27, 2023 09:28AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Jan wrote: "You can't go wrong with a little Sherlock Holmes in your life. Another swell review, Federico!"

Especially with #5, the best one methinks. Thank you Jan !


message 41: by Ellie (new)

Ellie Spencer (catching up from hiatus) I am so glad that this was the best collection yet Federico! I cannot wait to read some Sherlock Holmes stories! Wonderful review! 🙂


Federico DN Ellie wrote: "I am so glad that this was the best collection yet Federico! I cannot wait to read some Sherlock Holmes stories! Wonderful review! 🙂"

Will continue till the end :) . Thank you Ellie!


Persephone's Pomegranate Sherlock Holmes is legendary. I still haven't read the books.


Federico DN Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "Sherlock Holmes is legendary. I still haven't read the books."

Never too late, the link is right there :p . Thank you Persephone!


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Federico DN Khushal wrote: "bbsfsnsnajajfjjakkktg"

I know! I felt the same.


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