A Layman’s Guide to the Holmes/Watson Relationship
In the past week, this site has seen a dramatic surge in visitors (and for this I thank you, Guy Ritchie). Many of them are emailing, wanting more information on Holmes and Watson, and their relationship. While I still recommend reading Canon and then my series, Decoding the Subtext, I thought providing a summary of Holmes and Watson’s relationship, as found in Canon, would prove useful.
So here is a more or less chronological (hard to do as not all the stories are dated, or dated correctly) summary of their relationship, along with the key Holmes/Watson stories all newcomers to the pairing should read. If I’ve missed anything, please feel free to let me know, and I’ll add it to the table. As I attempt my annual winter re-reading of Canon, I may add to the table myself.
