meaning of the book because it gives you an idea that it is something about a hound, but it doesn't give away the whole story. The setting doesn't give much clue to the meaning of the book because this could happen anywhere not just in Devonshire. The characters also give clue to the meaning of the book because Sherlock Holmes and Watson solve mysteries for a living and that is what they are doing in the story, and all the other characters are mysterious in their own ways. The plot also gives a clue to the meaning of the book, because Sherlock and Watson are spending most of their time gathering facts to solve the mystery of the hound, and find the murderer. The tone also gives a clue to the meaning of the book, because the tone keeps changing throughout the story and it keeps the readers' attention. The meaning of the book is very significant, because Sherlock Holmes and Watson make sure they have enough evidence to convict someone of the crime and they work very hard on their case to be sure they have the right person. I thought this book was very interesting, it kept my interest, and there was always some new development, it didn't drag on about one thing for very long. I would recommend it for anyone to read. ...