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farmgirlwrites's review
3.0
I read the first book in this series and didn't like it all that much, but I thought that the second one was much better. The plot seemed to be a bit tighter, and the mystery was more suspenseful (although I still think the author could give us a more intricate backstory for the antagonists - I found the kidnapper's motivations really boring, and would like to see a bit more thought put into them).
I'm not sure I'd read the rest of the books in the series (I only read this one because I'd gotten both out of the library at the same time), but they're entertaining if you're looking for an easy read. Just don't expect too much from the first few, and if you're looking for Sherlock pastiches, there are many better ones out there.
I'm not sure I'd read the rest of the books in the series (I only read this one because I'd gotten both out of the library at the same time), but they're entertaining if you're looking for an easy read. Just don't expect too much from the first few, and if you're looking for Sherlock pastiches, there are many better ones out there.
tharina's review
3.0
Around the Year in 52 Books 2020: A book that is originally published in a year that is a prime number.
hopeevey's review
4.0
I picked this up because I'm a bit of a sucker for Sherlockiana. I didn't expect much from it - I'm used to such works being more "look how much cannon I referenced!" than well plotted mystery.
I've been pleasantly surprised :) While there are bits that stretch suspension of disbelief, they weren't really noticeable while I listened. The narration was outstanding. The characters were appealingly real with intriguing depth. I plan to read more in this series.
I've been pleasantly surprised :) While there are bits that stretch suspension of disbelief, they weren't really noticeable while I listened. The narration was outstanding. The characters were appealingly real with intriguing depth. I plan to read more in this series.
gabibooksit's review against another edition
4.0
The Brothers of Baker Street picks up immediately where the first in this series, The Baker Street Letters, leaves off. I usually don't go into a book with a lot of expectations, but I totally went into Baker Street Letters thinking, "This is going to be awesome! Two brothers move into Baker Street, get letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes, and solve crimes together!" Which it is...and yet, somehow isn't. Brothers of Baker Street was definitely more enjoyable for me because it was more of what I expected.
The book follows Reggie Heath, thirty-something London lawyer who is having a bit of a life crisis. He's lost most of his money, his on-again off-again girlfriend is currently off-again with him and on-again with a very wealthy man, his brother's busy making love to a lovely young woman in California, and he hasn't got a single client.
Not to mention, if someone doesn't answer all those letters to Sherlock Holmes -and only with the proper form, thank you- the lease on his offices will be void and he'll be given the boot from Baker Street.
Lo and behold, an attractive young solicitor appears and just happens to have a client for him. Reggie hasn't taken a criminal case in years, but beggars can't be choosers. So he ships the letters off to his brother Nigel, not taking seriously the one addressed to him and signed Moriarty.
He should have taken it seriously.
The book follows Reggie Heath, thirty-something London lawyer who is having a bit of a life crisis. He's lost most of his money, his on-again off-again girlfriend is currently off-again with him and on-again with a very wealthy man, his brother's busy making love to a lovely young woman in California, and he hasn't got a single client.
Not to mention, if someone doesn't answer all those letters to Sherlock Holmes -and only with the proper form, thank you- the lease on his offices will be void and he'll be given the boot from Baker Street.
Lo and behold, an attractive young solicitor appears and just happens to have a client for him. Reggie hasn't taken a criminal case in years, but beggars can't be choosers. So he ships the letters off to his brother Nigel, not taking seriously the one addressed to him and signed Moriarty.
He should have taken it seriously.
bookswithjk's review
2.0
When I bought this book, I had no idea that it was the middle of the trilogy. Nonetheless, I feel like one could pick this up without needing to know the events of the preceding novel.
In short, I feel like there's little mystery to this "mystery" book. Most of it is spent running around and talking - I ended up skimming from chapter to chapter in an effort to speed things along. The plot is interesting, but the execution came up a bit short. The final confrontation was also a bit lackluster.
In short, I feel like there's little mystery to this "mystery" book. Most of it is spent running around and talking - I ended up skimming from chapter to chapter in an effort to speed things along. The plot is interesting, but the execution came up a bit short. The final confrontation was also a bit lackluster.
vinithepooh's review
3.0
This was a pretty good read - just like the first one, this book was also solid entertainment if you want to pass the time for a couple hours. There was a bit more Holmes in this one (although I do wish authors would stop writing Holmes stories that feature Moriarty or something related to him as the villain, because the Holmes stories are SO much more than just the Holmes/Moriarty dynamic, but those are criticisms in general and not of this book in particular). I enjoyed the way a lot of the details came together - although I have to admit I like Nigel better than Reggie and wish that there was more of the Nigel/Reggie dynamic and less of the "Will Reggie and Laura get together?!" angle. All in all, pretty good.
slipperose's review
2.0
I enjoyed the first book in this series, but this one left me frustrated. To begin with, I figured out the mystery fairly early on in the book, which is never a good thing. But more frustrating than that was the behavior of the protagonist, Reggie, who is described as a responsible, high-achieving lawyer, yet spends the book making impulsive, risky (and often illegal) decisions. I was frustrated by his behavior, and then stopped buying in after awhile. I think I’m done with this series.