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S.Holmes app for iPhone and iPad


4.8 ( 7498 ratings )
Entertainment Book
Developer: Byook
1.99 USD
Current version: 1.2.0.12, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 16 Feb 2011
App size: 145.25 Mb

“So - a good idea? Definitely. Atmospheric? A resounding yes.” Now Appearing
“The first title to get the souped-up treatment is the Sherlock Holmes murder mystery The Speckled Band” Metro
“Byook’s version of a Sherlock Holmes’ novel is absolutely gorgeous” app Safari

Byook is a new reading experience.

Using codes and rules defined by movies, this ebook is enriched with pictures, animations and sounds that strengthen the reader’s immersion.

This byook stages the first part of one of the investigations held by the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. A young woman consults him as she fears for her life. A threatening step-father, a suspicious death and a strange whistle entice Sherlock Holmes to accept this dark investigation.

Relax, open this byook.
Unleash the true potential of your imagination.

- Be startled as the victim’s screams resonate.
- Shudder as the blood spreads out on your pages.
- Shiver as the rain falls into the palm of your hand.

Let your senses and your imagination
lead you beyond words.

- Original text by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Each page is a new experience
- An intuitive usage similar to paper books.
- A new way of reading on the iPhone/iPad

Platform required : iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod 3 or iPod 4

Pros and cons of S.Holmes app for iPhone and iPad

S.Holmes app good for

I am not big on Sherlock Holmes, but I must say that this was a neat experience. I would definitely consider purchasing other apps along this line. About my only complaint is the few typos in the text (and there were only a small amount of words that ran together or were mispelled, and they should be easy to fix). Great job on this app.
This was a fantastic literary experience! Normally Im opposed to the addition of many illustrations as a cause of it taking away the imagination of the book, however in this case it worked stupendously. In this byook there is a perfect balance of illustrations, music, and sound effects. They all help tell as well as emerse the reader into the story, while still being subtle enough to encourage the readers imagination. This was an absolutely fantastic app; I wish all digital books were fashioned this way! I cant wait for more!
Wow, this is almost like watching a touchable and audio 3D movie; but its a book! This is worth downloadinf...
What a great experience. I was sorry to see it end. I cant wait for more. Great job.
The music, sound effects and pictures make it a great reading experience u actually feel like ur right there witnessing the whole thing
This app is amazing, so much fun to read, and hope to add more stories in this app.

Some bad moments

I dnt write reviews but I had to write this one! I enjoyed this new reading experience soooo much. Every page had me on the edge of my seat! Headphones are a must to really capture this virtual reading world of imagery and sound. I cant wait for the next one. I hope another one comes out really soon! Two thumbs and two big toes up!
Seriously. This is pretty awesome. Excited to read the next one.
My only wish is that there were a little interactivity. A pull tab or scrubbing away dust from a photo. Not enough to make it a game, I love the book layout but just a little here or there to be even more immersive.
I was completely glued to the Sherlock Holmes byook. I am definitely a fan. Please hurry and introduce the next byook.
I have never, ever, bought one thing from the app store. I like the free things because Im not a big mobile gamer. This byook? I bought it just as soon as I finished the Little Fear byook. I am readily waiting to spend more money towards these insatiable reading experiences. So, please do hurry. :)
I am a huge fan of all the Sherlock Holmes stories & i must say...BRAVO!!! This app has put a totaly new light on an old favorite! Keep up the great work...cant wait for the next book!!