Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice (7th Edition) 7th Edition

by William Stallings
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  • Added: 2025-10-24
  • Updated: 2025-10-24
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u-buy.com.ng · Unknown · 2025-10-24
enjoyable 4.00

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve short stories that are easy to read in one sitting, offering quick snippets of Holmes and Watson's adventures. The stories follow a similar format, with a client presenting a case, Holmes investigating, and Watson joining for the climax, though they rely more on telling than showing.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a delightful collection of short stories that can be enjoyed in a single sitting, making it a refreshing change from the longer Sherlock novels. Each story follows a familiar pattern: a client presents a case to Holmes and Watson, Holmes conducts his investigation, and Watson joins him for the climactic resolution. While the stories are more focused on telling rather than showing, this style is fitting for the era and the short story format. The well-developed characters and suspenseful plots keep readers engaged throughout. To fully appreciate these stories, it's recommended to first read a full Sherlock Holmes novel to better understand the characters and their dynamics. The collection includes some cautions, such as blasphemies, mentions of violence, and references to drug use, but these are handled in a non-graphic manner.

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    The nice thing about this short story collection is that each of the stories can be read in a sitting.

    Considering that most Sherlock novels can take a while to read, it’s fun to get short snippets of Holmes and Watson’s adventures.

    I would recommend that readers first read a full novel about Sherlock Holmes, so as to get an understanding of the characters that will allow them to better understand and appreciate the short stories.

ubuy.tg · Unknown · 2025-10-24
mixed 3.50

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes presents twelve cases showcasing Holmes' genius, with brilliant deductions and ingenious puzzles. However, the repetitive structure and frequent use of similar phrases make the collection feel formulaic and grating by the end.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes offers a collection of twelve cases that highlight Sherlock Holmes' deductive brilliance. Each story presents a unique puzzle, from the absurdity of 'The Adventure of the Red-Headed League' to the Gothic elements of 'The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb.' Holmes' deductions are a joy to read, especially when he effortlessly outpaces the reader in solving the mysteries. The repetitive structure, however, becomes a significant drawback. The stories follow the same formula, with Holmes' deductions always appearing at the same point, making the collection feel formulaic. Additionally, Doyle's habit of repeating phrases and ideas across different stories further exacerbates this issue. By the end, the repetition becomes grating, and the excitement of the hunt fades. Despite these flaws, the collection is a must-read for mystery fans, but it's best enjoyed with a healthy pause between stories.

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    The more featureless and commonplace a crime is, the more difficult it is to bring home

    The only way we have still to solve is how to while away these bleak autumnal evenings

    The sense of order that runs through this world is one of the great satisfactions of these stories

bestbookshub.com · Unknown · 2020-09-08
good 3.50

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve short stories that chronicle the sleuthing escapades of Holmes and Watson. The stories are somewhat formulaic but the unshakable bond between the characters makes these stories enjoyable. The adventures themselves are what you would expect, but there are a few surprises, such as 'The Five Orange Pips', in which Sherlock Holmes takes on the KKK.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve short stories that chronicle the sleuthing escapades of Holmes and Watson. The stories are somewhat formulaic, always starting along the lines of 'it was a case unlike any other, fit to challenge the brightest minds of the age... but these criminal machinations could prove no match for the intellectual powers of my most marvellous companion...' That's my poor imitation, but it's not much of an exaggeration. The stories are what you would expect, but there are a few surprises, such as 'The Five Orange Pips', in which Sherlock Holmes takes on the KKK. Yes, you read that correctly. Though none of the stories stand out as being the best in the collection, they are all decent reads. A little samey, in my opinion, but Conan Doyle published in newspapers, so I think one must consider that they were never designed to be digested as parts of a whole.

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    Circumstantial evidence is a very tricky thing,’ answered Holmes thoughtfully. ‘It may seem to point very straight to one thing, but if you shift your own point of view a little, you may find it pointing in an equally uncompromising manner to something entirely different.

    I am sure, Mr Holmes, that we are very much indebted to you for having cleared the matter up. I wish I knew how you reach your results.

    I reached this one,’ said my friend, ‘by sitting upon five pillows and consuming an ounce of shag. I think, Watson, that if we drive to Baker Street we shall be just in time for breakfast.

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