tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post4159716584822086258..comments2024-03-28T14:38:25.395-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: A Case for Mr. Crook: Anthony GilbertTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-58174332760425928512014-08-06T07:15:35.451-07:002014-08-06T07:15:35.451-07:00Tracy, I read this one back in the days before blo...Tracy, I read this one back in the days before blogging so I don't really remember it much (and I have that Green Door edition myself!). I will say that Gilbert is hit or miss for me. Of the ones I've read recently I've really enjoyed about half--the rest were just okay.Bev Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127476456755776574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-91745406826792794332014-02-22T22:15:22.044-08:002014-02-22T22:15:22.044-08:00neer, I am definitely trying more books by this au...neer, I am definitely trying more books by this author. I will find some I like, I am sure.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-71267778242044182632014-02-22T20:14:56.210-08:002014-02-22T20:14:56.210-08:00I am so sorry that you didn't enjoy it much, T...I am so sorry that you didn't enjoy it much, Tracy. I have been lucky because the first book that I read of her: The Clock in the Hatbox - had such a knock-out punch that I became a devoted fan of hers. I do hope that the next book of hers that you read turns out to be better.neerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986509319841061021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-10282041940500329822014-01-13T14:31:04.085-08:002014-01-13T14:31:04.085-08:00No problem, Col, I don't think this author is ...No problem, Col, I don't think this author is for you. But I am willing to forgive an author a lot if the book is short and moves fast and keeps me reading.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-86171362624135496102014-01-12T20:40:59.840-08:002014-01-12T20:40:59.840-08:00I think I have read a lot of books that just seem ...I think I have read a lot of books that just seem to pass the time until the next great book comes along. Nothing too awful, nothing too fantastic....but I never feel like I wasted my time either. I probably won't be tracking down this author TBH.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-69891664742284230772014-01-12T10:01:05.453-08:002014-01-12T10:01:05.453-08:00Margot, I did like it fine, but a bit too whimsica...Margot, I did like it fine, but a bit too whimsical for me. I am going find some of Anthony Gilbert's books that have good reviews, for comparison.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-55189978820852566092014-01-12T09:58:40.331-08:002014-01-12T09:58:40.331-08:00Sarah, I love vintage paperbacks. And the Green Do...Sarah, I love vintage paperbacks. And the Green Door Mysteries are a favorite.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-33391773869172797002014-01-12T08:06:02.433-08:002014-01-12T08:06:02.433-08:00Tracy - I do like that cover - I can see why it dr...Tracy - I do like that cover - I can see why it drew you in. The story sounds OIK too, although I'm not sure I'd be able to really 'dive in.' Still, it sounds as though you enjoyed it well enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-15352479839838438802014-01-12T00:02:23.633-08:002014-01-12T00:02:23.633-08:00I think I might have bought the book for the cover...I think I might have bought the book for the cover too, Tracy. It's a great one.Sarahhttp://crimepieces.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-64851597245669486662014-01-11T13:24:20.975-08:002014-01-11T13:24:20.975-08:00Peggy, I do think you would like books by this aut...Peggy, I do think you would like books by this authors. She wrote a lot of books, so you should be able to find some.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-36060990935382737022014-01-11T13:23:39.608-08:002014-01-11T13:23:39.608-08:00Prashant, it is true that many eccentric character...Prashant, it is true that many eccentric characters do show up a lot in mystery fiction. Often associated with humor.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-29344883524157606912014-01-11T13:21:30.816-08:002014-01-11T13:21:30.816-08:00Moira, I do think that is a good category and a go...Moira, I do think that is a good category and a good way to describe some reads. Entertaining but not deep. It actually moved very fast too, I was never bored. So another thing in its favor.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-80211239719774729012014-01-11T06:55:41.159-08:002014-01-11T06:55:41.159-08:00I love eccentric and quirky. Will keep my open for...I love eccentric and quirky. Will keep my open for her books when trolling used bookstores and garage/book sales!Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-28093686838607157602014-01-11T04:00:29.695-08:002014-01-11T04:00:29.695-08:00Tracy, I'm familiar with the author but not he...Tracy, I'm familiar with the author but not her pseudonymous books. Many characters particularly in detective mystery are eccentric which probably makes them that much more interesting.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-47737102473240960222014-01-11T02:05:08.452-08:002014-01-11T02:05:08.452-08:00I read a couple of Anthony Gilbert's in the pa...I read a couple of Anthony Gilbert's in the past, and I think felt rather as you did: that they were OK, but not that exciting. I think I'm going to invent a category: 'if I was stuck in a guest-house overnight with nothing to read, I'd be glad to pick up one of these. But I wouldn't go looking for one.' do you think that's a snappy title that will catch on ;) Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.com