I love Sherlock Holmes in many of his forms.
Last night, I thoroughly enjoyed his return in the latest interpretation, Sherlock. It's impressive stuff.
I do hope that people will decide to read the books on the back of the success of the series, but I also understand that not everyone loves reading or has time for it. Here's a possible solution.
I recently took out an audio-book from the library, a collection of Sherlock's stories. They're brilliant in themselves, but the voice of an audio-book is hugely important. In this case, the books were read by Derek Jacobi.
Derek Jacobi's voice is perfect for the work. He gives his characters accents that fit to a tee, adds colour, flavour, atmosphere and humour in a way that many actors wouldn't be able to pull off. It's superb stuff.
The edition I listened to doesn't seem to be available, but check out e-bay and do the Sherlock / Jacobi search and you'll find them aplenty on CD.
If you love Cumberbatch and Freeman, I think you'll love Jacobi. Seriously.
End of tip.
ps Does anyone know anyone called Sherlock? Or Shylock for that matter?
Love Sherlock, especially the old Rathbone movies. Got the DVD boxset. Not watched many of the Cumberbatch/Freeman but did see last night's and really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteGood point on reading/audio books too, Nigel. Great little post, buddy.
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