tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post1833918824518608484..comments2024-03-28T22:42:54.810-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag: Alan BradleyTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-52837596779023477092013-01-02T07:24:07.567-08:002013-01-02T07:24:07.567-08:00Canadian Challenge! I have 9 more to go...I need t...Canadian Challenge! I have 9 more to go...I need to check out this series then!Peggy Annhttp://peggyannspost.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-78178945691174616472012-12-30T17:20:26.742-08:002012-12-30T17:20:26.742-08:00I've really enjoyed this series as well, read ...I've really enjoyed this series as well, read the first two. And having two sisters myself - I'm the middle one - I just smile at Flavia's concoctions - they are mostly harmless.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769556455551856486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-18338919746536021962012-12-30T03:01:52.968-08:002012-12-30T03:01:52.968-08:00I've read a few of these books and I always en...I've read a few of these books and I always enjoy them. I haven't read them (I don't think) in any particular order and I think they all stand up by themselves. They are very gentle, intelligent reads.Sarahhttp://crimepieces.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-48259426784494257772012-12-29T08:51:26.972-08:002012-12-29T08:51:26.972-08:00Margot, I really was amazed at how much I liked th...Margot, I really was amazed at how much I liked this series. It seemed the opposite of my "type" of book... too cute, too cozy. Just goes to show you how important it is too have an open mind.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-3853325339540001052012-12-29T08:48:28.153-08:002012-12-29T08:48:28.153-08:00Between the first two books, I would say either co...Between the first two books, I would say either could be read first and it would not matter much. Both of the first two books give you about the same amount of background on the family and village relationships. On the other hand Carl V. at Stainless Steel Droppings advised starting with the first one (in the comments on his review). I cannot say whether it would work to start with the 3rd or 4th book though. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-63093430533047809592012-12-29T07:08:34.709-08:002012-12-29T07:08:34.709-08:00Tracy - I understand what you mean about the poiso...Tracy - I understand what you mean about the poisons and the animosity. But honestly, I really like Flavia as an innovative and interesting protagonist. Bradley's done I think such a good job of adding some freshness with this series. Thanks for highlighting this one. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-27925098548804462372012-12-29T05:57:55.733-08:002012-12-29T05:57:55.733-08:00This series really interests me, several people ha...This series really interests me, several people have recommended it to me but I'm yet to pick up a copy of the first in the series. Do you think they need to be read in order?<br /><br />Marie<br />http://www.girlvsbookshelf.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746977959474067829noreply@blogger.com