A review by helenephoebe
Jack the Ripper: Case Closed by Gyles Brandreth

4.0

Review - I really enjoyed this book in general. However, I thought that the ending was a bit naff, even though it raised some interesting points about the possible identity of Jack the Ripper. I haven't read any of the previous books in this series, but this one really works well as a stand alone novel in its own right. I loved the combination of Oscar Wilde and Arthur Conan Doyle (creator of Sherlock Holmes), I think that was really clever, and it gave the story a sense of realness, because we know these men did live at the time. I'd be interested in reading some of Brandreth's other books as well.

Genre? - Historical / Mystery / Crime

Characters? - Oscar Wilde / Arthur Conan Doyle / Aaron Kosminski / Constance Wilde / William Wilde / Lily Lees / McNaughten / Jimmy / Michael Ostrog

Setting? - London (England)

Series? - Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries #7

Recommend? – Yes

Rating - 17/20