tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post2267053285540612301..comments2024-03-28T14:38:25.395-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Season of Darkness: Maureen JenningsTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-33725615050947152472014-09-14T14:23:24.915-07:002014-09-14T14:23:24.915-07:00Good, Keishon, I hope you continue to like it. Good, Keishon, I hope you continue to like it. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-39264534612803192942014-09-14T11:14:52.964-07:002014-09-14T11:14:52.964-07:00Came back to tell you that I'm reading the Car...Came back to tell you that I'm reading the Caroline Graham and so far so good. The prologue was kind of creepy. whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030571187291039318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-82418394150910878242014-09-13T11:10:48.352-07:002014-09-13T11:10:48.352-07:00Keishon, I suspect The Killings at Badger's Dr...Keishon, I suspect The Killings at Badger's Drift is one of her best (the first in the series). I did not reread that one because I knew the ending. There were so many things I loved about Death of a Hollow Man. Hope I can do justice to it in a review.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-3683793276810724382014-09-12T20:25:27.487-07:002014-09-12T20:25:27.487-07:00Hi Tracy,
Sorry you had such trouble but I am mor...Hi Tracy,<br /><br />Sorry you had such trouble but I am more than happy to discuss it here. I agree with you about the spy fiction - those tend to have a timeless appeal to them. Of course I love Ruth Rendell and agree that her works are significant enough to stick around for awhile. I will make sure to read Caroline Graham this year. I think I have The Killings at Badger's Drfit load up. Thanks for the feedback. whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030571187291039318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-40919097461861175332014-09-12T16:20:59.346-07:002014-09-12T16:20:59.346-07:00Moira, I liked this setting better than the Murdoc...Moira, I liked this setting better than the Murdoch Mysteries, and maybe the characters here are a bit more realistic. But I think both series have a lot to offer. The only problem I had with Murdoch Mysteries (initially) was the TV movies that I watched (and blurbs about the books) led me to think there was more forensics in the books. But I ended up liking the picture of that time period very much anyway.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-18623106128922099602014-09-12T10:28:32.864-07:002014-09-12T10:28:32.864-07:00This does sound interesting - I have been meaning ...This does sound interesting - I have been meaning to try the Murdoch Mysteries, but perhaps this will catch me first. The setting is one that appeals, even if the page length doesn't!Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-75633338768522152282014-09-11T22:57:49.071-07:002014-09-11T22:57:49.071-07:00Keishon, I am not sure which series I like best. H...Keishon, I am not sure which series I like best. Haven't read enough to judge probably.<br /><br />I tried to comment on your latest post several times today. During the day I was at work and tried a couple of browsers. Still having problems at home.<br /><br />Here's basically what I was trying to say on the topic of authors that have staying power:<br /> I agree with you on Dennis Lehane but I can't read his books. (I actually am going to try a few more.) Definitely yes on Ken Bruen. The authors of today that will be re-readable for me are mainly spy fiction writers; Charles McCarry, Len Deighton, Olen Steinhauer, Admittedly the first two have been around a while. <br /><br />More suggestions: Ruth Rendell. Also been around for a while. Walter Mosley. I just re-read a Caroline Graham and found it better the 2nd time around. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-53420722523552471672014-09-11T14:27:44.030-07:002014-09-11T14:27:44.030-07:00For Jennings work, I have the Det. Murdoch mysteri...For Jennings work, I have the Det. Murdoch mysteries to try. She seems like a good writer of the type of crime fiction I enjoy. She's probably been in my stacks for at least two years. Thanks for the reminder. whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030571187291039318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-27295803584852681772014-09-11T08:13:53.655-07:002014-09-11T08:13:53.655-07:00I agree, Kathy. My husband and I are hooked on Foy...I agree, Kathy. My husband and I are hooked on Foyle's War. We have re-watched a couple of the early ones, and will re-watch them all some day. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-44632382745683056072014-09-10T16:36:48.901-07:002014-09-10T16:36:48.901-07:00I don't normally read historical crime fiction...I don't normally read historical crime fiction set during the world wars, but this one sounds intriguing. I'll add it to the ever-burgeoning and daunting TBR list (sigh). <br /><br />However, I must defend Michael Kitchen and Honeysuckle Weeks who star in "Goyle's War." I love this series and the actors. I'm not that fond of all of the British BBC mystery series. (I know it's sacrireligious to say that). But Foyle's War is so interesting, and the characters so well-developed. I could rewatch it over and over again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-80982844385198661242014-09-10T12:26:12.283-07:002014-09-10T12:26:12.283-07:00I am glad you mentioned Bill Granger, Prashant. I ...I am glad you mentioned Bill Granger, Prashant. I am on the lookout for some of him books, Public Murders and some of the November Man spy series. I am going to check the big book sale first, and after that, check online.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-70370340267379710502014-09-10T12:22:24.078-07:002014-09-10T12:22:24.078-07:00It is hard to take a chance on a nearly 400 page b...It is hard to take a chance on a nearly 400 page book, isn't it, Col. Only parts of it appeal to me too, but the setting pulls me in for another try at the series.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-56752004412516948442014-09-10T05:05:08.893-07:002014-09-10T05:05:08.893-07:00Tracy, some of the best war and espionage novels I...Tracy, some of the best war and espionage novels I have read were set in small villages and towns, and Jack Higgins was one of the masters of that setting and atmosphere. I think it makes the story read very authentic. I'm going to this book and the Detective Murdoch series, too, since I haven't read a good police precedural since "Public Murders" by Bill Granger.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-69755267307726955122014-09-10T03:59:12.744-07:002014-09-10T03:59:12.744-07:00Hmm, elements of it appeal to me, but not everythi...Hmm, elements of it appeal to me, but not everything. I'll probably pass as the page count has swung me against it. I do like a bit of history around the war etc and the internment camp aspect seems interesting. col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-15171834592968581132014-09-09T23:24:07.684-07:002014-09-09T23:24:07.684-07:00Right, Margot, sometimes a romance plot works, som...Right, Margot, sometimes a romance plot works, sometimes it just seems tacked on. I did like the historical setting and the way it was done. Looking forward to trying another one.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-539139284807355832014-09-09T23:22:28.569-07:002014-09-09T23:22:28.569-07:00Comparing books and TV shows is fine with me, Serg...Comparing books and TV shows is fine with me, Sergio. I actually did compare this book with Foyle's War, and I do see it as similar with a more "warts and all" approach. I like Foyle's War a lot, though. I had read that Tyler was not likable, but I did not see it that way. Just very human. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-44604803531371941802014-09-09T23:19:14.990-07:002014-09-09T23:19:14.990-07:00Nancy, like you say, it did not knock my socks off...Nancy, like you say, it did not knock my socks off. But the subject matter is what I like to read so will try another one. Although I liked the Det. Inspector Huss book, I agree that there was a bit too much home life in that one.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-38106195116271276192014-09-09T08:35:35.227-07:002014-09-09T08:35:35.227-07:00Tracy - I know just what you mean about the romanc...Tracy - I know just what you mean about the romance sub-plot. Even when they're credible, they don't always work well in a novel that's not a romance novel. Still, the historical setting of this novel sounds authentic and interesting. Thanks for sharing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-37481290291730630322014-09-09T00:23:04.521-07:002014-09-09T00:23:04.521-07:00Sounds much better than the somewhat overrated FOY...Sounds much better than the somewhat overrated FOYLE'S WAR to me Yes, I know, one's a book and one's a TV show, but it's all the same to me these days! Might sample these books, though I'm sorry Tyler seems so uncharismatic!Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-53939709964641226102014-09-08T22:44:23.497-07:002014-09-08T22:44:23.497-07:00Not every 'thriller' can knock your socks ...Not every 'thriller' can knock your socks off!<br />Sub-plots can be enriching or just irritating. <br />In Dective Inspector Huss ( H.Turtsten) the narrative about the husband, child and dog Sammie was awful. On the other hand in ALEX (P.Lemaître) the loss of the inspector's wife was a vital part of his character and influenced his thoughts about the investigation at hand. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com