I kinda liked the novel, but I've steered clear of all the movie adaptions As to why it's so famous: I have no idea!
It probably has something to do with the fact that people back then were desperate for another book, though. 
Or maybe it was just a good story to turn into movie scripts? I don't have a clue

I suppose the timeless appeal of this story has to do with the dark, haunted moors; the escaped convict hiding among them; the huge, ferocious hound killing people by darkness, a family curse; etc. It's a classical horror story. 

I read the original story and found it entertaining, although it didn't live up to my expectations. After decades of hearing about the "Hound of the Baskervilles", and having  read that it was "one of the greatest mystery stores of all time", it was a bit of a disappointment.  The realy mystery; i.e. who was doing the killings, was not that shocking after all. 

I actually found "The Valley of Fear" to be a more thrilling mystery.  I like the fact that some of Holmes stores did not have a pat ending - the killers or killers were not caught, or the good person died.  I applaude ACD for taking that risk with his story telling

But, back to "Hounds" - this was one episode of Sherlock that is not a favorite of mine - although there are some great scenes in it.

Last edited by kaye (March 10, 2013 9:14 pm)