Apprentice in Death vs Brotherhood in Death: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Eve Dallas, Dallas, Policewomen, Police Procedural, Mystery & Detective, New york
Apprentice in Death
"Lieutenant Eve Dallas returns in a fast-paced new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author J.D. Robb. Nature versus nurture ... The shots came quickly, silently, and with deadly accuracy. Within seconds, three…
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Brotherhood in Death
"Sometimes brotherhood can be another word for conspiracy. ... Dennis Mira just had two unpleasant surprises. First he learned that his cousin Edward was secretly meeting with a real estate agent about their late…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Brotherhood in Death is the quickest read — about 7 hours vs 10 for Apprentice in Death.
- Brotherhood in Death has the widest readership — 31061 ratings behind its score.
- Brotherhood in Death runs the darker storyline; Apprentice in Death stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
Brotherhood in Death
≈ 7h vs 10h for Apprentice in Death
Want the crowd-tested pick?
Brotherhood in Death
31061 ratings vs 1398 for Apprentice in Death
In the mood for something dark?
Brotherhood in Death
a darker storyline than Apprentice in Death
Want something lighter?
Apprentice in Death
an easier tone than Brotherhood in Death
Scores by source
| Apprentice in Death | Brotherhood in Death | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.4 (31061) |
| Hardcover | 4.2 (32) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (1398) | 4.5 (1384) |
Reception
| Apprentice in Death | Brotherhood in Death | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1398 | 31061 |
| Editions | 8 | 11 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 13825 |
| Reading it now | — | 2097 |
| Written reviews | — | 2154 |
| Pages | 551 | 394 |