Book Review: The Tragedy of the Korosko by Arthur Conan-Doyle

This novel is quite short and concerns itself with a boorish group of western tourists in the Middle East. They have imperliast views, look down on the locals and consider that their version of civilisation is better too.

The local tribesmen consider that their culture is better and they are guided by their leader to kidnap the westerners and try to change them to their way of thinking.

It was disappointing to read this book in one way as the scenario played out could have been contemporary rather than 1898 when this novel was published. The current troubles and clashes of culture in the Middle East and its relationship with the West does not seem to have improved.

The book, a work of fiction however is very well written and easy to read. Some of the language is stuck in its time but it is well worth reading this novel once you have read the Sherlock Holmes books of course!

8/10 for me on this one.