Me this edition of the complete works of Sherlock Holmes was recommended Sir Arthur Conan Doyle from a friend, instead of a paperback version. The book is very noble opened, with the leather cover incl fabric bookmarks. While it is logically quite heavy with 1070 pages, therefore tired arms pretty quickly if mans not supported. It is also printed quite small. Therefore it reads not as fast, but does not matter, then you have what it longer. Very nicely written. Definitely recommended.