Publication
Kessinger Publishing, LLC (2004), 48 p.
Original publication date
1893
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Description
Fiction. Mystery. Short Stories. HTML: Craving a classic mystery tale? You can't go wrong with Arthur Conan Doyle, a towering figure in the origination of the detective fiction genre. This short story features master detective Sherlock Holmes attempting to pinpoint the origins of a mysterious and gory parcel..
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LibraryThing member RobinRowlesAuthor
This is the first classic detective story that I have ever read. Two factors influenced my decision to read this short story: 1. The title grabbed my attention and intrigued me! 2. I thought it was time to read a classic detective story, and I immediately decided to try Sherlock Holmes.
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I found it most interesting in the way Holmes and Watson went about their business. I agree with another reviewer who mentioned that it was remarkable what clues were deduced from some packaging and the ears themselves!
When Holmes became aware of the lifestyle of Miss Susan Cushing, and the further clues themselves, it didn't take him long to deduce that this was going to be a family related affair. So it soon became apparent that adultery, jealousy and drink, all had a major part to play, in this sad and gruesome, but nevertheless, entertaining and interesting plot.
If like me, you have never read a classic detective story before, but would like to, I can fully recommend and endorse starting with a short story like this. I'm already looking forward to reading my next detective story!
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certainly not disappointed. I had no idea what to expect, but to be honest, the idea of two human ears being delivered in the cardboard box was not one of them!I found it most interesting in the way Holmes and Watson went about their business. I agree with another reviewer who mentioned that it was remarkable what clues were deduced from some packaging and the ears themselves!
When Holmes became aware of the lifestyle of Miss Susan Cushing, and the further clues themselves, it didn't take him long to deduce that this was going to be a family related affair. So it soon became apparent that adultery, jealousy and drink, all had a major part to play, in this sad and gruesome, but nevertheless, entertaining and interesting plot.
If like me, you have never read a classic detective story before, but would like to, I can fully recommend and endorse starting with a short story like this. I'm already looking forward to reading my next detective story!
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LibraryThing member cbl_tn
This is not Sherlock Holmes at his best. The resolution of the story includes a long information dump in the form of a letter written by the guilty person. Sherlock Holmes isn’t supposed to need those.
Language
Original language
English
ISBN
9781419151316
Physical description
48 p.; 7.52 inches
Pages
48