It almost escaped my attention that, in addition to being Epiphany, it is also the illustrious Mr. Holmes' birthday! Hamlette at The Edge of the Precipice is doing a blogging party to celebrate so I thought I'd join in!
The Good Old Index of Questions
1. When and how did you first encounter Sherlock Holmes?
When I was younger I had a book of stories that included the Sherlock Holmes story 'The Speckled Band' which I loved. As I got older I read more and more Sherlock Holmes stories. The complete works was one of the first books I purchased with my own meager monies :)
2. Please share a fact or two about yourself related to Holmes. (You've read the whole canon, you've been to Baker Street, you're an official BSI member, etc.)
2. Please share a fact or two about yourself related to Holmes. (You've read the whole canon, you've been to Baker Street, you're an official BSI member, etc.)
I have not been to Baker Street, even though I was in London and I am super depressed about this fact. My professor wouldn't let me, and I may never recover. :(
3. What are three of your favorite Holmes adventures?
The Speckled Band will always have a special place in my heart since it was the first. Probably my actual favorite is The Adventure of the Yellow Face because I loved the human elements that popped up in that story. I think it actually made me tear up. Another favorite of mine is The Hound of the Baskervilles which is a bit cliche I guess, but there's a reason it's so popular. It's just so good!
4. What draws you to the Sherlock Holmes stories?
4. What draws you to the Sherlock Holmes stories?
I really love the mysteries. They're fun to try and figure out. I also like The Sherlock/John dynamic. I'm pretty sure John is as interested in Sherlock as the fans are!
5. If you were going to give Sherlock Holmes a birthday present, what would it be?
5. If you were going to give Sherlock Holmes a birthday present, what would it be?
A MURDER! No, but I can't think of anything that would really interest him. Maybe samples of soot from different spots in London.
6. If you could climb into a Holmes story and replace any one character for a day, who would you like to be?
6. If you could climb into a Holmes story and replace any one character for a day, who would you like to be?
Is 'no one' an acceptable answer? I love the stories, but I don't think I'd like to actually be involved in one! If I have to pick, I'd pick Mary Morstan in The Sign of Four, because that's a fun story.
7. Please share some of your favorite Holmes-related quotes!
7. Please share some of your favorite Holmes-related quotes!
I'm thinking about the Adventure of the Yellow Face now, so those are the quotes that are sticking in my mind:
"...where he failed it happened too often that no one else succeeded... Now and again, however, it chanced that even when he erred the truth was still discovered."
"...when [Munro's] answer came it was one of which I love to think. He lifted the little child, kissed her, and then, still carrying her, he held his other hand out to his wife and turned towards the door." <<<Ok, this actually made me cry
"The Yellow Face" is one of the absolute sweetest Holmes stories. It's not one I've read often, but you're right, it's wonderful.
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And your initial answer to the birthday present question cracks me up! It made me think of this moment from the BBC's Sherlock (FYI, link just leads to a photo of Sherlock with words, not an image of a murder!)
Thanks for joining the party!
Ug, I know. Because of my professor I have to go BACK to London ;p
DeleteI'll admit, I was thinking of BBC Sherlock which I wrote my initial answer to no. 5 :)
Thanks for hosting the party!
I love The Yellow Face as well, and I cry at the ending! I think Mr Holmes would appreciate either of your birthday present suggestions :D
ReplyDeleteIt really is my favorite. This post made me go and read it again last night! :)
DeleteI am so sorry you couldn't go to Baker Street during your trip to London. But let me share this with you : almost the same thing happened to me : I went to London, one summer when I was 13 and taking an English summer course. I literally spent the day near Baker Street (we visited Mrs Tussauds and Regent's Park) without stepping into it. I was frustrated for years. Finally, last October, I was able to travel to London again, on my own this time, and Baker Street was one of my first stops, some 14 years later. It took time but I did it and I dearly hope you'll visit Baker Street too one day.
ReplyDeleteI've never been a fan of 'The adventure of the yellow face' wich I read quite some time ago, but your enthusiasm for this story as made me curious and now I want to re-read it and see if I would consider it differently now.
I'm glad to hear there's some hope for me :) But in all honesty, while I was a bit disappointed that I didn't get to do /everything/ I wanted to do in England, I still had a fabulous time, so I can't really complain :) I'll go back one day (especially now that I've discovered you can get SUPER cheap overseas flights through Norwegian Air!).
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