Friday, December 10, 2010

Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles

The book "Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is about a talented detective named Sherlock Holmes set in London, trying to figure out the culprit behind Sir Charles' death, the master of the Baskerville household. The story is set in the perspective of Sherlock Holmes's sidekick, Dr.Watson.

I find this book very challenging because of the specific words used in the story - some that I learned this year through a vocabulary book, and others that I simply assume is what it is. So far, I find the book confusing - there's no one that I am 100% clear as for the culprit, and I am halfway towards finishing.

So far, I am predicting many assumptions - one that the culprit to Sir Charles' death is the workers who left the mansion because of such. I say this because, first, the fact that they've served for generations and are already prepared to leave is a huge factor; plus, the fact that they want to leave afterward may be because they've tainted their hands in Sir Charles' blood.

Another assumption is Sir Henry of the Baskervilles, which I find surprisingly suspicious as well. It was possible that he killed Sir Charles himself to gain his position as master, and acting innocently in order to remain safe from Sherlock Holmes's hands.

Lastly, my least favorite assumption is Dr.Mortimer. Similar to Sir Henry, it may be possible that he killed him and is helping Sherlock Holmes playing innocent.

What a mystery! Who knows what it'll be.

1 comment:

  1. I like how you leave off with the "Who knows..." sort of end. I've never really read Sherlock Holmes, but I've read many other mystery books, and of course, watched crime shows. The problem with mysteries is that the author deceives you. Then you think (well, at least, I do) "Oh, this person seems the least suspicious. But that makes them even MORE supicious. Then again, the author may be trying to trick me into thinking that, and really, the most suspicious person did it! But then... He may think that's what I'M thinking... AGAIN... So maaayyybeeee..." SEE WHAT I MEAN? But then, it makes it more fun to solve the mystery. I love how in mystery books every single detail counts. If you miss ANYTHING, it totally can ruin your perspective. Mysteries make me a better reader. Sometimes, at real boring places, I'll scan a little. Then, I miss some stuff. I think that's where the author hides those itty bitty details that make you be like "OHHHH IT'S HIM!!!!" DUN DUNNN... yeah :) Also, you finished it, right?... DON'T TELL ME ENDING I'LL READ IT >w<

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