Sherlock Holmes: 60 for 60

Ah, welcome back! What did you all think of The Three Garridebs? It's a bit dramatic and unusual, so opinions may be strong on this one, I think. As always, here are a few of my own random thoughts and questions. Please add your own!

-- So. What begins with an almost silly case about an unusual name and an elaborate will ends with Watson being shot and nearly killed. It's quite a scene, emotional and touching with Holmes as fearful and concerned as he ever gets. Canon H/C. I confess, this is right up my alley, a bit of a guilty pleasure. It's melodramatic, but that's why it's so delicious. What do you think happened after this between them, if anything? (Ah... the 60s this week are going to be *so good*.)

-- As for the gunshot, it was bound to happen sooner or later. You don't deal with armed opponents that long and avoid bullets forever. Watson's a tough man, still standing after being shot. Holmes has to deposit him in the chair. I wonder if it was the same leg?

-- Is there anything more depressing than the bad ending of this story, if Watson's wound was a few inches in the wrong direction? Do you take Holmes at his word? Would he have killed Evans if Watson had died? What would have happened then? The image of him, standing alone in that room with the two of them dead is one of the saddest things I've ever thought of. How incredibly dire is that -- Watson is dead and Holmes is a murderer now, alone in that room. God. *shudders*

-- Okay, that was way too dark, so let's end on an up note. We see the telephone again here, with Watson as receptionist. Always funny when the phone makes an appearance as modern technology creeps in. The current BBC Sherlock demonstrates how Holmes might operate with more technology in the current day. How would he do with a lot less in the past? Let's see that adaptation. Any era you'd prefer?

Welcome back! We've got another classic for your reading and writing pleasure this week: The Three Garridebs. It's a landmark in the friendship of Holmes and Watson when a somewhat silly case unexpectedly takes a dark and dangerously violent turn.

Haven't joined us for 60 for 60 before? We'd love to have you jump in too! Everyone is welcome. You can learn more here (including the schedule), but the basics are easy: read the story, then write a 60 word ficlet inspired by it. That's it! It's fun, it's quick and you'll love reading both the wonderful classic canon and the terrific variety of fic we all come up with. Come have fun with us! See you Sunday!

Note: The tag for The Three Garridebs is 3GAR. Please use this tag for your 60s, thanks!

Also, now might be a good time to start reading The Valley of Fear. We'll be tackling the novel next month.