The Sign of Four

By: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrated by: Patrick Tull

Greed, betrayal, and vengeance set the stage for this Sir Arthur Conan Doyle classic. Sherlock Holmes is rescued from boredom by the strange case of Jonathan Small and the tragedy of Pondicherry Lodge. The mystery leads Holmes and Dr. Watson into an intricate plot regarding a lost treasure belonging to four convicts on the Andaman Islands.

Public Domain (P)1986 Recorded Books, LLC

Enjoyed my first audible book!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Sign of Four to be better than the print version?

Since it is my first. I would say yes, because I do get busy. It is easier to have my headphones in then trying to do things and hold my tablet.

What does Patrick Tull bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I like how Patrick Tull gives a distinguished voice between the characters. There is only a few times that I got confused over Watson and Sherlock.I enjoyed listening to Patrick's english accent too. It adds the touch to the story as I would do when I read out loud or in my mind.

The Sign of Sherlock Holmes! And Cocaine!

This title was available for free as part of Audible/Amazon's WhisperSync promotion, and the decision to pick up or pass on a classic, free Sherlock Holmes tale was, well, elementary.

The story itself is one of the earlier Holmes books - it's the first to detail his "struggles" with cocaine, and introduces us to Mary Morstan. It's an exciting mystery filled with treasure and villainy that uses the East India Trading Company as a backdrop.

Holmes and Watson themselves are great, of course, and that's in no small part due to the narration of Patrick Tull (of Patrick O'Brien fame). gets a solid handle on the characters of Holmes and Watson, and his narration is very easy on the ears. There are, unfortunately, few minor recording errors that apparently went without noticed (flubbed and clipped lines, etc.), but in general, that didn't detract too much from what was a classic story matched with a very fine reading.

If you like, or are curious at all, about why Sherlock Holmes is now a household name, this is worth checking out. But don't be surprised if, like a drug, it leaves you longing for another fix of the master detective.

Holmes - always good

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Well performed classic mystery well delivered. It was good entertainment while driving.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sherlock Holmes is always interesting with a blend of arrogance and compassion

What does Patrick Tull bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The use of different voices for different characters is brought alive by the narrator.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

What happened in the past that now is affecting the present in the life of one young woman?

Any additional comments?

Good story, good presentation.

OK story, very good performance.

The main mystery is fairly uninspired... Conan Doyle used the primary plot as a way to tell a secondary story based in India, which was more interesting.

My Dear Watson

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I really enjoy hearing the story while driving. The reader does a great job and look forward to hearing more Arthur Conan Doyle stories read by Patrick Tull.

What did you like best about this story?

It is a Sherlock Homes story, what is not to like.