The Complete Sherlock Holmes, Volume II (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

My father gave Doubleday's two volumes of the Holmes stories to me and my younger brother one Christmas when we were young. I read both books through when I was about 12, maybe 13. When my brother finished Vol I, I reread all those stories at night by flashlight under the covers. I ended up, somehow, with both volumes after my brother left for college. When my oldest daughter was 12 or so, she found them on the bookshelf at home, asked me about them, and began reading. She finished the first volume of stories and was reading Vol. II when she lost the book somewhere. She's 41 now, and I've never replaced Vol. II on the space on the shelf that has been waiting to join its other half, Vol. I. So, I've finally purchased Vol. II. Holmes is somewhat outdated today, in the face of modern detective stories, which are almost all expanded into novels since Dorothy Sayers' books and the other "closed room" stories. I thought I might find Conan Doyle a little overly precious today (2017), and there is some of that (late Victorian England had its virtues, but also its arrogance, more than a little appalling today except for those who refuse to read the last chapters of _Wealth of Nations_, but ... when I began reading the Vol. II stories, I quickly fell under Holmes' spell and into his foggy London clime on Baker Street and in the dingy recesses of that city. This surprised me not a little. I keep up mostly with modern and post-modern writers, but also with my somewhat old-fashioned contemporaries such as Ivan Doig and Amitav Ghosh — a good tale is still a good tale, and I'm not a snob about these things. But, I find myself whole-heartedly in Holmes' world again. I'm 13 again and

This version (the Barnes & Noble Classics Series) is an affordable and complete (in two volumes) collection of Doyle's most popular series of work: Sherlock Holmes's mysteries. Holmes's popularity has survived more than a century and shows no signs of fading, as he is a key character--both recognized and enjoyed--in modern culture as he ever was. Although there are many versions of these stories available, the B&N Classic Series is a recommended consideration for buyers, especially those who don't have their heart set on a hard cover edition. Happy reading...

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I love Sherlock Holmes stories and had recently purchased The Complete Sherlock Holmes Volume I which I read. I wanted Volume II and I knew that I could find it on Amazon.com. It is well written with lots of historical information and biographical information about the author. A good book to take with you when you know you will be waiting a while, lots of short stories. I enjoyed this book very much and will keep it in my collection. If you like puzzles you will like these stories.

I bought these volumes many years ago, not at Barnes and Noble, but at Borders. Then I lost them in a move. I liked them so much that I replaced them on Amazon. This two-volume collection has the novels and all the stories in what I consider to be the correct order. The second volume also has two parodies and two essays by Conan Doyle. In one of the essays, Doyle includes another amusing parody written by J.M.Barrie.

Excellent condition

This begins with the "Return of Sherlock" after the author brought him back to life, thinking he was done writing the series and had killed him off. Fans revolted and he had to start writing more stories. A very good addition to anyone's Holmes collection as it provides a load of information not commonly known and a whole new series of stories. I highly recommend this for anyone who likes Sherlock as it helps you dive deeper into the whole experience. Makes an outstanding gift for the right person.

This was a gift for a friend who loves to read especially Sherlock Holmes. The price was phenomenal the book was an excellent condition and he was very very happy

This product was for a gift! It is absolutely wonderful! Exactly what I wanted and couldn't find here!!

me encantan las historias de holmes, y siempre había querido tenerlas todas en físico :) sobre el libro: las hojas huelen muy bonito, lo único que la pasta está delgadita, pero creo que está bien para poder agarrarlo porque está muy grueso

The book was a great read and came in great condition and was alright. Would recommend to others who have not read the Sherlock holmes book.

Nice edition for the price. All the short stories and novels of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes in their order of publication, perfect to discover or rediscover our "charming" detective.