are sherlock holmes books hard to read

Of all the times I have read "classic" literature, I have found Sherlock to be by far the easiest to understand while still maintaining my interest. After reading the book, I could not be more let down. Quite enjoyable and addicting writing. It can be difficult for modern readers to dig into them, both because of the racist and sexist story elements and because the visual action of the new films and both series, but I try to encourage fans of the adaptations to read some of the stories, because it really does make a difference to encounter Holmes in his original form. The trick is to get them to gravitate toward the Canon and embrace the source material, creating an entirely new, young generation of Sherlockians/ACD scholars and/or participants in Sherlock scion culture. Contrary to NBC, the BBC decided to take a more traditional route by establishing Holmes as someone who is at least not completely trusting of women – that is, until he meets The Woman/ Irene Adler. Great article! But then again, the importance of the original text is not actually a given a priori assumption – one can go through life ‘loving’ various Sherlock adaptations without even being aware of the original, old books which the adaptations are based. I downloaded the collection of Sherlock Holmes stories for free from the Book app on my iPhone and they’re a lot more interesting to read than the news! I understood about 80% of the words and what was going on. Hm, I disagree… I don’t think that people who dislike a certain genre or so are necessarily ignorant people, it’s just a matter of taste, isn’t it? His personality quirks are what carry the books oftentimes more than the actual mystery for me. I am a horrible addict for he Sherlock show. Definitely had to do that while reading the White Gold Wielder series, by Steven Donaldson. I loved them as a kid, and still read and reread them today. What more could a fan hope for? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Not to say, it may be amusing to evaluate Holmes to contemporary-day tv parallels like House and Psych, either one of that are closely established at the stories of Sherlock Holmes. I can understand why you wouldn’t read them, the adaptations (or some of them) are so good that there doesn’t seem to be a reason to read the originals. Reading a book at one time or reading multiple books at one time? So much happens in the show that it makes you go insane because you’d be alright with just Sherlock and Watson drinking tea, like you said. The D section happened to be next to the window I liked to sit in. Doyle even writes (in the first Holmes story, i think) something about Dupin being too slow and dull. I have one of those lists too and it just keeps growing and growing…, I watched Sherlock and then I read the books and I still found the cannon very accessible and interesting even in this day and age. Abrams.) Probably the distance to the origins of the character makes audiences less likely to cling to their own imaginations of these, also because few people have actually read the stories today. Is it true that authors used to be payed by word back then? However, it is likely that my enjoyment of the show got a heads start, because I knew the stories so well and appreciated their, as you put it, clever adapting. As a public service, I present to you this definitive ranking of all 60 canonical Sherlock Holmes stories and novels from worst to best. 19. Yes, I fell in love with the show immediately as well and still love it more than the actual stories, but having read them makes me enjoy the show so much more. I read the stories after watching the Movies and various TV shows and I didn’t find them as exciting as I thought they’d be!! They're about a 9th or 10th grade reading level for native speakers. Of all the times I have read "classic" literature, I have found Sherlock to be by far the easiest to understand while still maintaining my interest. Film and TV do owe a debt to the original work, and I think that the new adaptations do it well. I think your article is beautiful written, and you make some very valid points. While Bayard’s argument is a little obnoxious, it’s a thought-provoking way to consider Sherlock’s problem-solving, calling into question the way we read mystery stories in general. The popularity of the sometimes heart-less, intellectual detective has increased exponentially with time passing, and there must be some reason for that.

That’s wonderful, just what I intended to achieve here; to make at least one person decide to check out some of the stories. At first I thought Irene Adler actually being Moriarty and being a world class terrorist was a bit too much, but as times change art must also. http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/always%201895. The dialogue between characters seems very natural. I’ve read the canon all the way through many, many times. Even in Sherlock though, we have the female Sergeant Donovan, who repels Sherlock, pathology lab assistant Molly Hooper, the expanded appearance of “Not-Your-Housekeeper” Mrs. Hudson and most recently the establishment of Mary Morstan as Dr. Watson’s wife. I think that the original stories can be fun to read and obviously any fan of Sherlock Holmes is glad that they were written, but I do not find them to be as enjoyable as the later adaptations. It operates independently with the writers collaboratively building and maintaining the platform.

In discussing whether or not we should read the original Sherlock Holmes stories, you make a larger point about adaptations and of how, essentially, writers should approach the past work of others. Indeed, as you illustrate, they are worth reading for vastly more practical reasons (including, and most importantly, sheer pleasure). Absolutely, one hundred%. But without Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s writing, none of these things would exist today. For instance, the novel The Sign of Four features non-Caucasian characters that are depicted as rather unpleasant, cruel and primitive. They are very enjoyable, and probably the most experiences are particularly smart. I tried reading the Count of Monte Cristo awhile ago and while the translation I had was highly readable, it lost any sense of elegance and just came across as very dry and the opposite of the whole "show don't tell" trope. they may be. I haven’t seen much of Elementary yet, but I like what I’ve seen so far. Its a little bit challenging but with 6 years of English, a dictionary, some help (and maybe some cookies :D ) you can read this book. Maybe start reading a child's classic to ease into it something short? While I still prefer reading the stories written by Doyle, I found BBC’s version of Sherlock quite refreshing .

James Joyce’s work, especially “Ulysses” and “Finnegans Wake,” is stuffed with allusions to other writers’ works, both past and present. Definitely! I myself had a hard time reading 'Holmes' at first but i got the hang of it after reading more of him. Everything is not for everybody. That’s something most kinds of older culture struggle with and the reason many people don’t read many older books or watch older movies. In fact, I find the Sherlock Holmes canon far more accessible than other works of the same time period. In an essay titled “Tradition and the Individual Talent,” T. S. Eliot wrote that “No poet, no artist of any art, has his complete meaning alone. For it is not Sherlock Holmes who sits in Baker Street, comfortable, competent and self-assured; it is ourselves who are there, full of a tremendous capacity for wisdom, complacent in the presence of our humble Watson, conscious of a warm well-being and a timeless, imperishable content. So it’s also a matter of genuine appreciation and thankfulness to sit down and read the original Sherlock Holmes. It’s great to hear that you want to though. To those who are illiterate or disabled; television, radio, or cinema can contribute to their appetite for art in a palpable manner. I just wanted to prove that point so the title of the post is kind of rhetorical. As much as I hate to say it, I definitely think the movies/TV shows are better than the books. The language sounds somewhat modern to me, nothing too fancy for the most part. An interesting piece to check out in the vein of ‘Holmesiana’ is Pierre Bayard’s “Sherlock Holmes Was Wrong”. You cannot value him alone; you must set him, for contrast and comparison, among the dead.” (T. S. Eliot, “Tradition and the Individual Talent,” 1921.). The Complete Sherlock Holmes is one tough collection of paper indeed.

In fact, Sir Doyle had attempted to do so by killing off Holmes in The Final Problem and was met by a reaction so furious, that he felt forced to let the detective return eight years later with The Hound of the Baskervilles. First, you need to define what it means ‘to be good’ and ‘to be better’. Research for a book about sexual assault? What’s not to love?! Now I'm not even bothered. Sherlock Holmes pleased a wide audience of especially less educated people I think.
I discovered the books by accident when I was ten and hanging around in the library after school. It was written for a magazine originally anyway so the style isn't one that lingers. Is it second language or were there a few odd words. I’ve never read any of the original stories, but I think the BBC adaptation is a masterpiece, and after reading this I’m compelled to seek out some of the short stories. Want to write about Literature or other art forms? In this incomplete sentence, there are references to the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Dublin (Eve and Adam’s), a pub by the same name where Franciscans secretly said Mass, the Roman emperor Commodus, and the Italian philosopher Giambattista Vico (1668-1744), whose work “The New Science” Joyce greatly admired. How cool that you prefer the stories! Sherlock's character is very witty and sarcastic too. Get your answers by asking now. Sure the words are different, but they don't really use more than necessary. Nice job! Thank you. The idea of one version or representation over various media is truly subjective, but what one cannot deny is the work that Doyle did creating the character and stories that are unforgettable.
Well if you do not like to read Sherlock Holmes, then let us face it- you do not like to read. Good work! Hints to Doyle’s work is seen throughout the films and shows. In addition to that England in that time, there is also something about the character of Sherlock Holmes, with his faults, that serves as a symbol. I would watch an entire episode with Sherlock and Watson drinking tea. Those were good times, certainly. Thank you. What if Moby Dicks was actually Moby Ducks. If you’ve never read any Sherlock Holmes books you really need to start with that one because it introduces this rather mysterious and romantic character. Are they hard to read because of when they were written? Super easy, it's not like reading Shakespeare. This is a moderated subreddit.


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