New “Cosy Crime” series bookstore celebrated as “next best” for Sherlock

Critics have made their verdict BookA new “Cosy Crime” series created by and stars SherlockMark Gatiss.

In the series that was broadcast on U & Alibi this week, Gatiss Gabriel Book, an eccentric owner of a book trade, plays London crimes on the streets of 1946.

Book The stars Polly Walker, Joely Richardson and Daniel Mays, and the series has already been renewed for a second season.

The reviews were very positive with The times''S Carol Midgley writes in a four-star rating: ”Book It seems to be a simple, typical English drama with beats by Agatha Christie (strychnin and Prussian acid feature), but it is deceptively multifaceted and modern. Gatiss' special force is to take something that we thought he was established (e.g. Sherlock And Dracula) and there are new wings. This is no exception. “

Benji Wilson in The Telegraph writes: “Book is primarily a clever, funny, well -plotted sluther. From a open two-part to a poisoned butcher (Danny Mays, an explosion) to a final to murder in the respected Walsingham Hotel, Book Is a series of puzzles that are presented and then solved with satisfactory completeness.

“Gatiss plays fairly from his viewer and asks them the same questions based on the same evidence that he asks from his detective. Of course, this is the Agatha Christie formula, but it is much easier to understand false than right.”

In a four-star rating in the IGerard Gilbert writes: “It is enough to say that Gatiss is an old hand with this stuff, in all the years that Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie adapt, are not wasted.

“Sherlock The fans may have been disappointed with Gatiss' recent statement that he was not interested in rethinking the popular BBC series, but here is the best. “

James Hibbs in Radio times In addition, the series was awarded four stars and argues: “At a time when television with detective dramas, almost to burst, is flooded, it is impressive how much Book creates to stand out and how much it feels like a hint of fresh air. “

Book is now available on U & Alibi.