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For the Sake of the Game
- Stories Inspired by the Sherlock Holmes Canon
- Letto da: Grover Gardner, Simon Vance, Derek Perkins, Julie McKay, James Langton, Marisa Calin, Ralph Lister, Suzanne Elise Freeman
- Durata: 9 ore e 33 min
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Sintesi dell'editore
In a sensational follow-up to Echoes of Sherlock Holmes and In the Company of Sherlock Holmes, a brand-new anthology of stories inspired by the Arthur Conan Doyle canon.
For the Sake of the Game is the latest volume in the award-winning series from New York Times best-selling editors Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger, with stories of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and friends in a variety of eras and forms. King and Klinger have a simple formula: Ask some of the world's greatest writers-regardless of genre - to be inspired by the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle.
The results are surprising and joyous. Some tales are pastiches, featuring the recognizable figures of Holmes and Watson; others step away in time or place to describe characters and stories influenced by the Holmes world. Some of the authors spin whimsical tales of fancy; others tell hardcore thrillers or puzzling mysteries. One beloved author writes a song; two others craft a melancholy tale of insectoid analysis.
This is not a volume for listeners who crave a steady diet of stories about Holmes and Watson on Baker Street. Rather, it is for the generations of people who were themselves inspired by the classic tales, and who are prepared to let their imaginations roam freely.
Features stories by Peter S. Beagle, Rhys Bowen, Reed Farrel Coleman, Jamie Freveletti, Alan Gordon, Gregg Hurwitz, Toni L. P. Kelner, William Kotzwinkle and Joe Servello, Harley Jane Kozak, D. P. Lyle, Weston Ochse, Zoe Sharp, Duane Swierczynski, and F. Paul Wilson
Full cast of narrators: Grover Gardner, Simon Vance, Derek Perkins, Julie McKay, James Langton, Marisa Calin, Ralph Lister, Suzanne Elise Freeman, James Patrick Cronin, Andrew Eiden, Scott Brick, Emily Sutton-Smith, Keith Szarabajka, and Justine Eyre.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- S. Brockway
- 27/08/2020
Very fun stories, variety
I'm usually very picky about stories that feature Sherlock, I listened to this for free with the launch of Audible Plus and I'm glad I gave it a chance.
The description is accurate; this is not a collection of Sherlock and Watson adventures. More like some additional scopes to add to the imagination from many points of view, over many different spans of time and either featuring the main characters or just references to them. I really really enjoyed some of these and will probably buy the collection to keep forever because of them. There were none I disliked but I would have had trouble with some if my expectations were aligned with anticipation for something more traditionally Holmes in every single story.
Overall, great narration, fun stories, a good listen if you are a Sherlock Holmes fan.
9 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale1 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia2 out of 5 stars
- Norman
- 07/01/2019
Stories were uninteresting and un "Holmes".
There were some fine moments in these stories but as a whole they were uninteresting and very unlike Holmes. Narration was hit and miss. Seeing Laurie R. King's name associated with this book I expected much more.
7 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Wendy
- 28/04/2020
Enjoyed it a lot
Enjoyed the stories and the interpretations of Holmes. Some of my favorite narrators and a few to look up and hear more from. Great listen
6 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale1 out of 5 stars
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Storia1 out of 5 stars
- Dee B Pellegrino
- 09/11/2020
Don’t bother
I generally LOVE spin-off Sherlock Holmes “fan fiction”... but this collection of short stories was very very disappointing. I forced myself to listen to the entire collection, hoping things would improve.. but alas it didn’t happen. Don’t waste your credits or time on this one.
4 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale3 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia3 out of 5 stars
- Barbara W
- 04/01/2021
Falls Short
A compilation of short stories with a Sherlock Holmes themed. Either in his original era or the present. Some even a rewrite of the original each trying to leverage the Sherlock fame. A few were actually interested and intriguing others were a struggle to listen and one so just had to skip all together because all the author could write was profanity. I’m glad I didn’t pay for this.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia3 out of 5 stars
- John
- 28/07/2021
Enjoyable
I enjoyed these stories. Of course you need to have read the original Conan Doyle first. But these stories give an alternate ending to many of my favorites. I will definitely listen again.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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- katz
- 13/05/2021
Splendid
Great listen while gardening and spring cleaning. A bit of fresh air with the bending of the usual Holmes tales. Appreciated the lack of drug storylines - that have become almost central to recent SH books. I got it, I get it - thanks for moving on.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Lisa Lambert Nunley
- 27/04/2021
Short stories for Holmes fans!
For me, perfect bedtime reading! Stories are concise, smart and imaginative. Obviously written by Holmes fans FOR Holmes fans!
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Generale2 out of 5 stars
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Lettura3 out of 5 stars
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Storia2 out of 5 stars
- Eileen
- 10/12/2020
Disappointing
A couple of the stories were mildly interesting. Three narrators did a good job. Mostly not worth your time.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Lucy
- 07/11/2022
Mostly excellent
I enjoyed them all except the one that was rather vulgar. I skipped it entirely.
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Generale3 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia3 out of 5 stars
- greghk
- 25/09/2021
Some good, same bad, and the rest okay
Some good, some bad, and the rest okay - as is generally the case in such an anthology
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Nitin
- 30/01/2023
Ok. Some others are better but some of the stories were interesting
This was sort of OK. Some stories were more interesting then others. Overall, worth the time.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- NJ
- 13/01/2023
All Holmes?
A collection of authors demonstrating their love of Holmes. Few in a classic Holmes style, all with a twist. I rarely enjoy an imitation Holmes but this was a joy.
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Generale2 out of 5 stars
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Lettura2 out of 5 stars
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Storia2 out of 5 stars
- Andre
- 02/01/2023
Weak plots, and some of the performances are quite mediocre
Some performances sound like they’ve been read by Siri.
Plot in the stories and the writing quality is nowhere near the original. Don’t bother with this title, just read/listen to the original Conan Doyle’s stories.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- J Smith
- 14/11/2022
A great compilation for any Sherlock fan!
Really enjoyed this series of books. Some were less Sherlocky than others and some were better than the rest (I’ve even gone on to download other books in their series’), but they’re all worth a listen and they’re really well narrated.
I listened as part of Audible Plus.
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Generale3 out of 5 stars
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Lettura3 out of 5 stars
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Storia3 out of 5 stars
- Jonathan O'Dwyer
- 16/10/2022
Interesting
A collection of different but interesting stories, some i enjoyed more than others, only for Sherlock fans.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Ms. G. Hanson
- 24/02/2022
very entertaining
This book was as good as I hoped it would be given who the editors are.