Holmes and Watson: An Evening in Baker Street

De: David Ruffle

Narrado por: Kevin Theis

On the eve of Sherlock Holmes' retirement, Watson pays a final visit to 221b Baker Street. Their quiet conversation is interrupted as other guests drift in and out of the 221b sitting room....

Also included here is the account of a visit made by Holmes and Watson to Inverness and a record of a strange tale set in Borley Rectory, once believed to be the most haunted house in England.

©2016 David Ruffle (P)2016 MX Publishing

Friends Talking

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are discussing; Holmes’ plans to retire to tend to bees. They talk about several cases that did not have a favorable or logical conclusions.

Kevin Theis is the real deal

As a friend, I've seen Kevin act. I've been honored to share a stage or two with him -- once, even. when he played Sherlock Holmes.

But he nevertheless astonishes me with his ability to disappear into a character. Here, he disappears into several, and it's a delight.

Great listening for Holmes fans.

A Visit to Baker Street

Loved this i felt like i was sitting enjoying them telling the tales of yesterday narration was spot on

the narration is excellent!

this narrator is exceptional. i searched him on IMDB. turns out, he is quite talented. i recommend his work to anyone.

A bit too expository, but fun enough for a light jaunt.

While I enjoy the banter back and forth in the first part of this book, it really doesn't feel like Holmes and Watson, and much of the dialogue feels overly expository. The few mysteries stuffed in the back half of this book are fun enough, though.

Best narration by far!

What made the experience of listening to Holmes and Watson: An Evening in Baker Street the most enjoyable?

The outstanding voice work by Kevin Theis made this a truly delightful experience. I've listened to many books on Audible, and Theis is, by far, the best narrator and actor I have heard.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Holmes was probably my favorite character, though there were so many others, it's a tough call. Wiggins and Inspector Robertson were fun - loved their accents!

Have you listened to any of Kevin Theis’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, several others. This was one of his best because of his incredible voice characterizations and accents. It was almost more radio play than narration. You had a sense of being in the room with the characters.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The ending of the "Loch Ness Affair"... "But, Mr. Holmes... Dr. Watson... the paddle steamer did not run, yesterday evening." Cue sinister organ music. Very humorous.

Any additional comments?

A very charming story, made thoroughly enjoyable by Kevin Theis' expert narration.

A good story

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

This a story about Holmes preparing to retire to the countryside. It’s funny and much like a Holmes story would go. I did enjoy the plot line. There wasn’t much in the way of a Holmes mystery but it was all good fun.

HOLMES AND WATSON

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review. If you like Holmes I think you'll like this. It put me in mind of a radio show. Ots a good mystery. Kevin Theis does a good job narrating this book.

Unusual and interesting

Presented in an unusual way, the first part of the book is, as the title says, an evening in Baker Street. Holmes announce to Watson his intention to retire to Sussex and the two friends chat amiably about their long partnership, reminiscing old cases and talking about themselves, while old friends and acquaintances come to visit.

I particularly liked Lestrade's visit and see the obvious respect that has grown between them in all those years working together :D

After this, there are two short stories, 'The Loch Ness Affair' and 'An Essex Adventure' which are inconclusive in their endings, but interesting nevertheless.

Kevin Theis does a great job with the narration.

Reminisce with Homes, Watson & friends

I really enjoy Ruffle’s Lyme Regis Holmes books and this one is just as competently written and narrated. While there was no mystery in that first story, the reminiscing with Watson, Lestrade and Wiggins at Baker Street is warm and cozy, so to speak. And while I would have preferred the “Evening” story to come last as the other cases obviously happened before them chronologically, ACD himself did not present all Holmes cases in chronological order.

I like the new element of Holmes having one case interrupted by another in the next story.
Thanks to MX publishing for a free audio version.