The Language of Bees

A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes

By: Laurie R. King

Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin

Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best-selling author Laurie R. King has won or been nominated for every major award in mystery writing. King's beloved sleuth Mary Russell here attempts to reverse her legendary husband, Sherlock Holmes', greatest failure.

©2009 Laurie R. King (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"A one-woman case for the defense of unauthorized literary sequels...intelligent, witty, complex and atmospheric." ( Washington Post Book World)
"Along the way, we are treated to a great deal about ancient sites in England; a major supporting role from Holmes' brother, Mycroft; information on an occult set of beliefs possibly related to Aleister Crowley; a terrifying set piece on the horrors of early air travel; and discourse on the queasy pleasures of surrealist art - all in Mary Russell's wry, brilliant, and occasionally utterly deluded voice." ( Booklist)

Hooked!

What made the experience of listening to The Language of Bees the most enjoyable?

Jenny Sterlin amazes me with her range of voices and how she slips in and out the characters. Her tone, and the continuity of the reading are wonderful. I enjoy the varieties of the British accents!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I like how the stories are built on each other. This was my first Laurie King novel. I've now started at the beginning of her Sherlock series, and am listening to them in sequence.

The sale got me hooked

I like everything about this but it was definitely a go to and I will be setting the last one

Excellent book. King never disappoints.

I disagree with other reviewers who've said this book was bith slow and poorly narrated. I enjoyed it very much. I do like series like this one, tho don't reslky like cliff- hangers, so perhaps that is really what the others object to. Oh, well. Fortunately, the next book is just waiting for this month's credit . . .

Did not disappoint

If you have been following the Mary Russell series, The Language of Bees will not disappoint. Engaging, witty, and fast-paced. Narration was excellent.

Best one yet!!!

All of this series is very well written and very well read - such fun to listen to. Of all the books this is my favorite. Highly recommended! As many of the other reviewers describe, this is really a two part novel with the rest of the story in the next book.

The Language of Bees

Exciting, captivating! It was exciting to listen too! I was carried away into the time period. There was never a good place to stop, I wanted to keep listening till the book was done. I am definitely going to listen to this book again, again!

I am a huge fan!

I really enjoy this series of Sherlock Holmes spinoffs. Mary Russell is a fabulous character and the perfect match for the famous detective. The reader captures the tone of the time and does the various voices believably.

Another good story

Not as full of twists and plots as preceding books in this series, Language of Bees allowed glimpses into earlier years of S. Holmes’ life. I found the story, of necessity, to be a slower pace, and even a bit predictable. I will, of course be beginning the next of this series within the hour.

Looking forward to the next adventure!

I so enjoy these stories! An intelligent women with great skills! Helps me to feel empowered when I listen to her tales!

Enjoyed this much more

I'm going thru the series and kept wondering how much I actually like it. I rated the last book in the series somewhat harshly - but there seemed to be good reason.
This book I enjoyed much more. It returned to providing a very sound historical context, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Mary R. seemed human again (instead of superhuman) and Holmes shows a very sensitive side (which is presumably always there, but always in check).