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The Unopened Casebook of Sherlock Holmes (BBC Audio) | 
 enlarge | Author: John Taylor
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Category: Book
List Price: £15.99
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 69735
Format: Audiobook
Media: Audio CD
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.9
ISBN: 1405687533
EAN: 9781405687539
ASIN: 1405687533
Publication Date: March 3, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Dispatched Recorded Delivery
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Don't bother - I wish I hadn't... July 10, 2008
jenchris40 (UK)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've lost count of how many times I've tried to start this review. These stories are just so BAD!
They are reputedly inspired by the original Conan Doyle characters, but aside from sharing the same names, who'd know it. Clearly written for a 30 min audio slot, each story contains none of the mystery, awe-inspiring wit, powers of description, or simple entertainment value of the originals; they are shallow, repetitive, and so transparent that by the time Watson finishes his first sentence, it is obvious who the villain of the piece is going to prove to be.
It's not just that they're not written by ACD; they simply contain none of the atmosphere that one might expect from a good Holmes and Watson story. In fact I've seen cleverer plots in Morecambe and Wise sketches. It's a hugely tall order to expect someone to follow in the footsteps of such an acclaimed writer and characters that have practically become historical figures, and I'm sorry but I don't think John Taylor is up to the job.
Really, really don't bother with these if you're a serious whodunnit fan, or even if you're just looking for a bit of light entertainment. I can't even say that they're particularly well acted. Most of the participants are voices I've known and loved for many years; these cds seriously let them down. The sad thing is that I can't really explain why I think them so bad without giving away not one but at least 4 plots in one sentence.
My advice - don't buy this one.
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