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Did a supernatural hound cause the death of Sir Charles Baskerville? Or is the famous Baskerville curse simply a cover for more sinister goings on? The redoubtable Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson face danger in an old mansion and on the moors in this rollicking stage adaptation of Doyle’s classic adventure.

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: Geoffrey Arend, Wilson Bethel, Seamus Dever, Sarah Drew, Henri Lubatti, James Marsters, Christopher Neame, Moira Quirk, and Darren Richardson.

Includes a converation with actors Seamus Deaver (Holmes), Geoffrey Arend (Watson), and author Leslie S. Klinger, the New York Times best-selling editor of the Edgar®-winning “New Annotated Sherlock Holmes” and the critically-acclaimed “New Annotated Dracula.”

Directed by Alexis Jacknow. Recorded by L.A. Theatre Works before a live audience.
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Release dateSep 15, 2014
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Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish writer and physician, most famous for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes and long-suffering sidekick Dr Watson. Conan Doyle was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy and science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels.

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  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Having read a couple examples of both, I think I generally prefer Doyle's books over his short stories, mostly because in the books there is more showing, rather then just having clients and Sherlock telling the reader everything, over and over again.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The stories of Sherlock Holmes are always a interesting read--even more so now because of the popularity or recent movies and TV shows. The Hounds of the Baskervilles is one of the most loved stories in the Sherlock Holmes series and I can see why!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Probably the most-referred-to case Sherlock Holmes ever solved, I only went into it knowing it had something to do with a supernatural dog. I feel like I must have read this when I was younger, if only in a simplified version, but I didn't remember anything more about it. Watson comes to the forefront in this one for quite a while, which makes it interesting. The twists and turns are enjoyable, even if I found none of the players in the case particularly endearing. Recommended for: everyone.Quote: "I am afraid, my dear Watson, that most of your conclusions were erroneous. When I said that you stimulated me I meant, to be frank, that in noting your fallacies I was occasionally guided towards the truth."
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I'm not sure what took me so long to read this book. I've always loved Sherlock Holmes since I first saw Basil Rathbone's version on t.v. as a child. This was a lovely mystery. Although, I knew the basis of the story (from what I could remember seeing as a child and also from the Moffit/Gatiss modern version of the tale), I still found myself surprised in a few areas. I even found myself jumping at one point when my telephone rang while I was reading a particularly dark description of the moors at night.

    I do love Sherlock Holmes and think everyone should read at least some of Doyle's masterpiece series at least once in their lifetime. As I've told my son (who is currently reading A Study in Scarlet), you might just be surprised with how readable and enjoyable, Doyle's work is.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Holmes and Watson are engaged on a case to both find out how someone died and to save his heir from the same fate. Legend has it that there is a giant demon hound with glowing eyes and mouth who prowls about the moors, and giant dog footprints are found near the body of the victim. Naturally, Holmes doesn't believe it's something supernatural, and so he sends Watson off to investigate & report back to him.

    This is my first, and most likely last, Conrad Doyle novel. I almost liked it. I'm not sure what all the fuss is about over this writer or his Sherlock Holmes character. It was not the best 19th century mystery novel I've read, and I wasn't particularly impressed with Holmes. The writing is so-so, and so I'm really rating this 2.5, but have rounded it up.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Being a Sherlock Holmes fan, picking a favorite is difficult... but pressed to do so this would have to be the winner! It has everything, mystery, horror, it's creepy, Dr. Watson get to shine a bit, and the interactions between Holmes and Watson are exemplary. There is also no shortage of the incorrigible behavior Sherlock is so well known for. If you haven't perused this book yet, get a copy and read a great story!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This book is a classic. When you look at all the other reviews of it out there I wonder, what can I add? I think that out of all of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries this would have to be the best one. At least, in my eyes the most popular. I highly recommend this book.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Absorbing read but I don't think Doyle really meant for you to figure things out beforehand.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    really like every single sherlock holmes story except for this one
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I read this as a youngster, and I'm so glad I read it again! Good thriller, tightly paced, with enough twists and turns to keep my interest! Bravo Holmes!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I've tried numerous times to start Sherlock Holmes at the beginning, i.e. a Study in Scarlet. This was a mistake. I'm so glad I decided to give Doyle another chance with another book picked at random - The Hound of the Baskervilles is a great read with fully fleshed characters. I was recently blown away by a pastiche (Dust and Shadow by Lyndsay Faye) and it was awesome to see where the clear style came from. I like Holmes' method for solving cases, though I think a psychological approach (think Poirot) brings better results. Loved Watson in this and though the end is quite abrupt, I was satisfied with the solution. Will definitely read more books.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The Hound of the Baskervilles first chapter is titled. Mr. Sherlock Holmes as previous to this book, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had grown tired of the detective and had sent him to his death but his readership would not let him go and begged for more and so we have this book which was supposed to have occurred prior to his death. The story is about the Baskervilles who live in the the southwest part of England in the moors. The Baskervilles family has been victims of untimely and violent deaths and there is a legend that the hound seeks to kill off the Baskervilles because of a misdeed of one of the early wild Baskervilles. Sir Charles dies mysteriously and there are footprints of a hound nearby. Sherlock Holmes sends Watson to accompany Henry Baskervilles, the heir to the estate, as he goes to take hold of his inheritance. The moor is sinister with its Grimpen Mire, escaped convict and howls of some unknown beast.

    Holmes is a rational detective who solves crime by using his reasoning. Dr. Watson is a man of science as well though not as astute as Holmes. These stories reflect the advance of science. The myth of the hound and supernatural speculations reflects the interest in spiritualism that also occurred during this time. The story is enjoyable and often considered to be the author’s best work. I give it 5 stars because it was a good read, interesting story and contributed to future detective novels as well as many movies and TV shows.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    A demonic hound is terrorizing the Baskerville family.I have to admit that the first thing I thought upon finishing this book was: "I would have gotten away with it first if it hadn't been for that meddling detective!" To be fair, Conan Doyle long preceded Scooby-Doo, and the writing is much better. But in terms of plot, they certainly could be kissing cousins.I remember reading a lot of Sherlock Holmes as a kid, although I don't remember which stories I read, or if this famous novel was among them. I have the Puffin Classics edition, and I think this novel, and Sherlock Holmes in general, holds up well for young readers. Conan Doyle's writing is clean, straightforward, and evocative. I particularly enjoyed his descriptions of the moors in this book--they came across as both beautiful and menacing. I was glad to revisit Sherlock Holmes. After seeing so many televised and film adaptations, we can lose sight of the original work and forget that it's also worth reading in its own right.This story was inspired by the legend of ghostly black dogs in Dartmoor. Its appearance was regarded as a portent of death.Revisiting children's classics (2014). I also read this as part of the MysteryCAT challenge for March 2014: children's mysteries.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    It was good, but not great. One of the most popular and enduring detective series ever written? Well, I would rather read an Agatha Christie, I think. I still think about Ten Little Indians...

    Don't get me wrong, I liked the book and enjoyed reading it, but it doesn't make me want to run out and get another Sherlock Holmes book. However, nor will it keep me from reading another one, should it be recommended.

    As for recommending this one, I would say that yes, you should read it. If for nothing else than it is of some repute and should be added to your read list based solely on that merit.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    There is nothing that needs said about this that has not already been said.

    Although sometimes I wish that Holmes would be a TOUCH nicer to Watson?
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Im fan of everything Sherlock Holmes by Doyle & Laurie King. I wish Dolye was here to continue the stories because no one but Laurie King compares.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    What can I say? Hound of the Baskervilles is a classic and might possibly be the best of the Holmes stories. Perfectly crafted, and perfectly atmospheric, this is the kind of story that can be read again and again. In fact, this is at least my third read and on this go-around I was much more able to admire the subtle clues and hints Conan Doyle wove through the tale. Although I do have one question: Dr. Mortimer's wife is mentioned several times in the story and I have to wonder how she felt about him traipsing off around the world without her? If you like gothic, or mysteries, or just a good atmospheric thriller, you can't go wrong with this one.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Having read the earlier novels I was under the impression that Sherlock Holmes only really worked in short stories. Now I have read this I see I was wrong and would like to apologise unreservedly to Mr Doyle through the medium of Librarything... or just through the medium (ha ha)! This is just as good as many of the stories but there's more of it.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    An excellant Sherlock Holmes quest.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    When you recognize that you love a good mystery book it is hard to say that you hate the king of the mystery/detective story, so I won't because this was legitimately an excellent book. It held my interest from the first few pages until the very end, which is rare for a book to do for me. In most instances I find myself not wanting to come back for at least a day and then pushing myself to read the rest of a book, but this one I read every single day since I started it for at least an hour a day.

    Doyle came back to Holmes for this great story that infused supernatural and reality together nicely. He made you believe that it was possible the supernatural was occurring, but then revealed all when appropriate. I enjoy a writer that can turn the plot around quickly to reveal the truth of what is happening to characters.

    The characters are believable for the time period. The motives are sound and reasonable as well. Some mysteries I have felt that the author is grasping at straws, but here everything adds nicely. It may just be that Doyle has had enough experience filling in every plot hole imaginable that one doesn't feel that he is lacking. He even goes as far to explain how an animal was fed while its master was away. These things showcase a brilliant writer who thinks about the aspects that a reader may notice or question.

    This story made me desire to devour more Doyle in the future. I believe that reading some more Sherlock Holmes stories may be in my near future!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This was the first "Sherlock Holmes" book that I had ever read. It was very good and interesting; quick and witty dialogue fast-paced, etc. My only complaint was that it did begin to drag near the end. I will definitely read another of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective stories!
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Slow and monotonous, and the world flip toward the end was jarring at best.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I liked 'A Study in Scarlet', 'The Sign of Four', and the short stories I read from the Sherlock Holmes canon a year and a half ago, but 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' was significantly more enjoyable. I'll have to revisit more Holmes stories soon!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    "THE HOUND! COME, WATSON, COME!"

    A fun way to introduce kids to the exciting world of Sherlock Holmes. The illustrations are very well done, and make the whole book a lot of fun to read. The characters are portrayed in the classical fashion--Watson in a tweed coat, and Holmes with pipe in hand in almost every scene. The dialogue must necessarily be shortened to fit this smaller volume, but the key conversations are preserved nicely.

    The illustrations are in monochrome for a reason--so that young readers can have fun penciling, or using some markers to add color.

    The Watson resembles David Burke of the PBS "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series" (Burke was the "first" Watson in that series.)

    THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES will be a fun, enjoyable read for young readers (and artists, too).


  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    An all time favorite!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This was the first Sherlock book I had ever read - and I was surprised to find Mr. Holmes absent for a decent chunk of the novel, Sir A.C. Doyle contenting himself to follow the exploits of the good Dr. Watson for about half of the story. This was also the book which made me realize that the bumbling doctor was much less bumbling and much more bad-ass than is portrayed in most of the old movies.The moral of this story? Never underestimate the sidekick, especially when he's the narrator.What else can I say? It's a classic Sherlock novel. Mystery, intrigue, and (if the title doesn't spoil it enough) a really big, scary dog. With phosphorous drool. I'm serious.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This is a traditional black and white graphic novel. The story is well known and as a graphic novel it sticks to the plot of the original novel well. The drawings are basic and I have to admit to wanting a little colour. Having said that the drawings are clear and concise with good consistency with the characters faces.This is a short graphic novel which was a quick fun read.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    (This is not the version that I own, which makes me a little cranky, but I'm moving on.)

    After watching the BBC Sherlock rendition of The Hound of the Baskervilles, I had to re-read the original to see what was kept and what was changed. I brought it with me on a road trip to Chicago and ended up reading it all aloud to Andrew in the car.

    Some books are pure pleasure to read aloud, and this is one of them. The phrasing is right for speech. The vocabulary is just a slight stretch from one's normal daily repertoire. There is enough variety between quiet moments and passionate ones to support a variety in pitch of voice. Books from this era were almost certainly meant to be sometimes shared aloud by the fireside or in the parlour. (When I was your age, television was called books!) Reading them in the car is close enough to do.

    As with many of the Sherlock stories I've read in the past, I remembered the how, but not the who or necessarily the why. It was a pleasure to rediscover, especially alongside someone experiencing the novel at the same time, and reading instead of watching allowed for the sorts of pauses to speculate and exchange theories.

    There are other stories I want to revisit as well, in addition to some I've yet to read, in light of my current obsession with BBC Sherlock. As always, there are too many things to read, not enough time to concentrate through the distractions of my house full of boys.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    All of Doyle's books seem to be characterized by a dry, just-the-facts-ma'am writing style, possibly indicative of Holmes' personality, but this one just seemed more so than most. The literary convention used, of Watson advancing the "action" through letters to Holmes became tedious. Far too wordy for my taste.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This novel is of course by far Conan Doyle's most famous Sherlock Holmes story, and has been the subject of over 20 film adaptations across the world, in addition to TV adaptations. It is very atypical of Conan Doyle's Holmes stories, being very largely set outside London and in a thinly populated and bleak Dartmoor. The description of the landscape is very evocative and, combined with the harsh lines of Baskerville Hall and the eponymous gigantic canine, conveys an atmosphere of Gothic horror. Holmes is absent from the main action for a large proportion of the novel. The plot is tense, but perhaps over familiarity has led me to find it a little too drawn out. I do think Holmes stories work best in the short story format, where brevity and conciseness suit Holmes's ultra focused approach to crime detection.