Review | Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Graphic Novel)

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Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; adapted by John Green

( Dover Graphic Novel Classics )

Graphic Novel / Classic / Mystery

19. November 2014 | Dover Publication

Kindle Edition, 51 pages

Summary:

The intrepid detective and his faithful assistant take on a supernatural challenge in one of Arthur Conan Doyle's most popular mysteries. This graphic novel's original illustrations accompany an easy-to-read account of Holmes and Watson's investigation of a family curse. Readers will be irresistibly drawn into the search for a giant spectral hound that haunts the fog-shrouded moors.
This Dover Graphic Novel Classic offers readers ages 8 and up an exciting introduction to a time-honored tale. Expertly abridged and packed with dramatic illustrations, this version offers a streamlined narrative that retains all of the storytelling essentials.

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3 out of 5 stars

I am a very big fan of Sherlock Holmes and having the opportunity to read one of the stories as a graphic novel adaptation made me happy.

This graphic novel is quite short and each panel is packed with information. The art style is simple and clear making it easy to understand what is going on in each panel.  The language is understandable, the text bubbles are not overwhelmed with dialogue. Therefore it is a very easy version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's work.

There are some things I wished the adaptation had. The first that comes to mind is colour. As the art in this graphic novel is very simple I found myself wishing it had some colour, to add to the story. I also thought that there should be a few 'silent' panels, as every single one was packed with information. I feel if there ware 'more show, not tell' panels it would have made this graphic novel more enjoyable.

All in all this was an enjoyable read where we get a glimpse of the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Though I had some problems with it I found it enjoyable and I flew through it.