Nov 06, 2008 06:27 PM
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A brief introducton about Sherlock Holmes
221B BAKER STREET LONDON- One of the most famous address in the world!
Till this date many letters reach this address!
Many still believe that Sherlock Holmes was not a fictional character!
When the character became famous than the author - might be out of jealousy - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle killed Holmes in an encounter with Professor Moriarty.
The public had gone mad! Millions of requests appealling to bring back Holmes forced Doyle to give life to Holmes!
A history that never repeated -The character started ruling the author!
Holmes -Believed that human brain shall not be misused - (Study in Scarlet) He dont know whether sun revolves around earth as if has got nothing to do with his profession. His brain was focussed on those things which will help him to pursue his profession - Apart from this - he loved playing violin.
His relation with Doctor Watson was quite interesting - He trusted him fully and ensured his presence during critical moments. Watson is the one who keep record of all cases! Sometimes they used to fight like cat and dog - Still there was something special about their relation.
The Hound of Baskervilles -is one among the four novels featuring Holmes. Rest of them are short stories.
This novel is about the investigation of the death of Sir Charles Baskerville - and his friend Dr. Mortimer believe that he was killed by a super natural creature. It was informed to them that the Baskerville family is cursed by destiny that the male members of the family will be killed by a mostrous hound. Holmes is given the assignment to investigate into this and protect the life of Sir Henry who is going to be the next heir of Baskervilles.
The novel take us through the the description of moor from where the a strange voice came - some of the mysterious inhabitants near the moore, a stranger who opted to stay near the moor -----. Altogether it creates an atmosphere of terror and suspense which will ensure 100% attention of the readers.
I still remember reading this novel at night alone in my bedroom and I feel like being left out near the moor and I was expecting a hound in front of me!
Many who read the novel had similar experience! Here lies the craftsmanship of the author - he will separate us from the real world and take us along with him.
By the time the mystery is resolved - I am sure, you will go back to the first page to read the novel again!
Believe me - I would have read this novel atleast 50 times! Before 20 years, the serialised version of "Adventures of Sherlockholmes" was featured in Door Darshan. I am not sure how many of us would have seen that - Under my Papa's influence, I was fortunate enough to catch some episodes and it was really thrilling.
All the Sherlock Holmes case diaries are still reference guides in Scotland Yard.
After Holmes - I hardly found any detective novel / short stories worth reading!
If you have not tried it yet - do try - its worth for this life!
PS - Can't consider it as a review but just a tribute.
