The Hound of the Baskervilles


Read by Laurie Anne Walden

(4.6 stars; 1136 reviews)

What really killed Sir Charles Baskerville? Is his nephew, Sir Henry, in danger from the legendary family curse, a gigantic black hound? Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are on the case in this classic mystery, set on lonely Dartmoor in Devonshire. Neolithic ruins, a perilous quagmire, eerie sounds in the night, and (of course) fog all add to the fun, with an escaped convict thrown in for good measure. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden) (5 hr 52 min)

Chapters

Mr. Sherlock Holmes 14:37 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
The Curse of the Baskervilles 22:15 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
The Problem 17:20 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Sir Henry Baskerville 23:51 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Three Broken Threads 20:48 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Baskerville Hall 21:16 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
The Stapletons of Merripit House 30:33 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
First Report of Dr. Watson 16:40 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Second Report of Dr. Watson 39:50 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson 22:08 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
The Man on the Tor 27:23 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Death on the Moor 24:55 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Fixing the Nets 23:38 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
The Hound of the Baskervilles 24:32 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
A Retrospection 23:13 Read by Laurie Anne Walden

Reviews

Great story enthusiastically read


(5 stars)

Among Conan Doyle's finest works. Narrator reads very well, briskly and clearly with her American accent. Narration actually grew on me as the story progressed. Unlike some Librivox readers she obviously knows and understands the book and intones appropriately.

The best Holmes novel


(5 stars)

In my opinion the best Holmes novel. Beautifully read for librivox.

Surprisingly good


(4 stars)

Not my normal kind of book, but I decided to give it a try and I’m glad I did as I found it really interesting throughout. The narration is done with a southern American drawl, I think, and I have to say that I found it quite appealing! Well worth a listen, even if you are not sure whether it is your sort of thing!

The Hound of the Baskervilles


(5 stars)

My favorite Sherlock Holmes story read by one of my favorite librivox readers. She is gifted in her ability to keep each character distinct throughout—whether male or female—while consistently speaking in her very feminine voice. This she does in all the books she has read for librivox: this I know, because I have listened to them all multiple times.

Hounded By The Writing


(4 stars)

I have listened to or read 5-6 books Mr Doyle Always a joy with interest. Till now. The middle. from when Watson gets to Baskerville was, for me most boring writing. I wondered if someone else actually took. over for 3-4 chapters. Almost put the book down. As usual on e Holmes was back, the party started up again

Couldn’t think of a title


(3.5 stars)

Fairly well read Holmesian adventure. It is read with an American accent, which is rather jarring at the start, but you get used to it quickly. Honestly, I wish the reader did character voices, that could improve listening quality. Recommended for ages 12+


(5 stars)

The narrator's tone and cadence are excellent. whether I'm putting on something to listen to in the background, or want something peaceful to fall asleep to, I find that she is my preferred choice out of all the narrators who have performed this story on this site

pretty darn good


(4.5 stars)

i had to read this in 7th grade about 40 years ago. i did not appreciate it at that time. Whether due to maturity or the narrator's lovely Southern accent, it was much nicer this time around. i highly recommend this for a listen.