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1. How many times does anyone call Holmes "Sherlock" (other than his brother Mycroft) in the book?

The answer is almost never. In the books, most people, including Watson, refer to him as "Holmes." Even his brother, Mycroft, only refers to him as "Sherlock" a handful of times. The title "Sherlock" has a sort of intimate or familial feel, and it's used sparingly. The general tone in Doyle's stories is that people respect Holmes's expertise but don't generally address him by his first name. In fact, Watson almost always refers to him as "Holmes," even in situations of close friendship.

In contrast, the TV show "Sherlock" makes a point of calling him "Sherlock" as though it's part of his identity, which definitely wasn't the case in Doyle's stories.

2. How often did Holmes use a gun?

Holmes wasn't known for using a gun in the stories, at least not in the way modern action heroes might. While he was skilled with weapons and occasionally handled a pistol, his focus was on deduction, observation, and intellect rather than physical confrontation. In stories like The Adventure of the Empty House, Holmes is shown with a gun, but it's typically in situations of self-defense, not as part of his usual methods.

In contrast, in modern adaptations like Sherlock (2010), Holmes is shown as a much more action-oriented figure, frequently involved in shootouts or dramatic physical confrontations, which would be out of place in Doyle's version of the character.

3. How often did Watson give Holmes an order to do something?

Watson almost never gives Holmes orders. Watson is Holmes's companion and chronicler, and while he's a trusted friend, he's often in awe of Holmes's abilities. Watson provides support, assists in investigations, and even offers his own observations, but he would never presume to give Holmes commands. Holmes usually calls the shots, both figuratively and literally, when it comes to their cases.

In contrast, the Sherlock TV show presents Watson as having a more assertive role, frequently "ordering" Holmes around in a way that contradicts the power dynamics in the original stories. The notion that Watson would ever have the upper hand in directing Holmes is a huge departure from Doyle's depiction of their relationship.

Conclusion:

You're absolutely right in observing the stark contrast between the Sherlock TV show and Doyle's original stories. The show is more of a reimagining than a faithful adaptation, taking liberties with the characters, their relationships, and their actions for the sake of modern drama. The gun-toting, action-hero Holmes and the more assertive Watson don't reflect the core of Doyle's brilliant detective stories.

That said, adaptations can be enjoyable on their own terms, but they often fail to capture the essence of what makes the original Holmes stories so enduring.

Yes, it's Invasion of the Body Snatchers again. A little nonsense added to make it not a direct copy. But there it is, "Don't fall asleep!" And, of course, we can walk amongst them if we hide our emotions. Wow, what a creative plot device!

And, of course, this is a Nicole Kidman film which means she will be on the screen 95% of the time. I think it must be in her contract.

So if you just want something to blabber on whilst you get some work done, not pay much attention, OK. But don't try and sit down and watch this turkey.