laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Murder on Mulberry Bend
4 Stars
While the mystery is pretty predictable and it is easy to guess the culprit early on, the insights into the lives of immigrants in the notorious slums of New York city at the turn of the century are very compelling. Moreover, the ongoing relationship between Sarah and Malloy makes this an engaging addition to the series.
Sarah's desire to help the young girls at the mission is admirable, but her naiveté often has her misreading people and their motives. This leads her into trouble that could easily be avoided if she employed a little common sense.
Malloy is much more practical. Although his willingness to resort to violence is troubling, one cannot separate his actions from the circumstances of the time and place.
Malloy and Sarah have wonderful chemistry and it is entertaining to see their one step forward, two steps back romance. That said, it is about time for something to happen between them.
All in all, the Gaslight Mysteries is shaping into one of my favorite series. Looking forward to the next one.
4 Stars
While the mystery is pretty predictable and it is easy to guess the culprit early on, the insights into the lives of immigrants in the notorious slums of New York city at the turn of the century are very compelling. Moreover, the ongoing relationship between Sarah and Malloy makes this an engaging addition to the series.
Sarah's desire to help the young girls at the mission is admirable, but her naiveté often has her misreading people and their motives. This leads her into trouble that could easily be avoided if she employed a little common sense.
Malloy is much more practical. Although his willingness to resort to violence is troubling, one cannot separate his actions from the circumstances of the time and place.
Malloy and Sarah have wonderful chemistry and it is entertaining to see their one step forward, two steps back romance. That said, it is about time for something to happen between them.
All in all, the Gaslight Mysteries is shaping into one of my favorite series. Looking forward to the next one.
leavingsealevel's review against another edition
3.0
Ok, seriously, for how many more books is the process of Sarah and Malloy inevitably ending up together going to be dragged out???
lizzy_22's review against another edition
4.0
Oh these two! The dancing around each other is driving me mad - no matter how apropos of the times!!
nursenell's review against another edition
5.0
My review disappeared. I am too tired to retype it. Suffice it to say this was another great book in which nurse midwife Sarah Brandt and Irish police detective Frank Malloy find themselves teamed together to solve the murder of a girl. She had been living in a Christian mission operated by a woman who wanted to save girls from prostitution, living on the streets, and their Catholicism.
fishwitch's review against another edition
5.0
Another well written entry into the Gaslight mystery series. The characters are delightful and believable. Can't wait to read more of this series.
readbooks_eatapples's review against another edition
3.0
The mystery was a little ridiculously obvious, but I'm still enjoying the series.
veereadstoomuch's review against another edition
4.0
Another audiobook for me.
The book starts right after book four. Sarah visits the mission that Dennis's wife used to volunteer at. Sarah drops off clothes and the next day, a woman wearing those clothes is found dead. Malloy finds the body and is shocked and first thinks it's Sarah. The relationship grows because of his fear. Sarah feels like she's part of the case because of Malloy's involvement and her small involvement in the case. She is also interested in the mission and working with them. You meet new characters, like Aggie, who I believe is part of the series.
I enjoyed this audiobook because it was almost a continuation of a story from before, the mystery is easy, the help that Sarah gives is important and I like the relationship building.
The book starts right after book four. Sarah visits the mission that Dennis's wife used to volunteer at. Sarah drops off clothes and the next day, a woman wearing those clothes is found dead. Malloy finds the body and is shocked and first thinks it's Sarah. The relationship grows because of his fear. Sarah feels like she's part of the case because of Malloy's involvement and her small involvement in the case. She is also interested in the mission and working with them. You meet new characters, like Aggie, who I believe is part of the series.
I enjoyed this audiobook because it was almost a continuation of a story from before, the mystery is easy, the help that Sarah gives is important and I like the relationship building.
henrismum's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Audiobook (All of my entries on The Story Graph are audiobooks.)
#5 in series
Will I read other installments?Probably Not Maybe Likely Most Likely Definitely I am committed to this series and I continue to enjoy it.
Comparison to others in series:Better About the same Not as good Good, but it could have been better The relationship possibilities still exist.
The narrator was Callie Beaulieu. She is the best narrator that Tantor has.
#5 in series
Will I read other installments?
Comparison to others in series:
The narrator was Callie Beaulieu. She is the best narrator that Tantor has.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Sexism, Violence, Bullying, Police brutality, Child death, and Classism
Minor: Grief
mareich's review against another edition
5.0
just as all the previous books, I enjoyed this one. The relationship between Brandt and Malloy is getting a bit tedious with the cat and mouse teasing, but I realize that the timeline between the first five books is only a few months, so the relationship is still very early. This story is pretty intense, with unflattering views of the lives of recent immigrants whether Irish or Italian, as well as the upper classes. The image of how each group was treated by the others is enlightening, considering our current immigration issues. Some things never change and Americans never remember their own history. A young Italian girl is murdered and, of course, Sarah Brandt HAS to figure out who killed her.