tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post534529927270066012..comments2024-03-24T11:34:36.903-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: A Few Right Thinking Men: Sulari GentillTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-45954626770098279622017-06-17T22:37:55.181-07:002017-06-17T22:37:55.181-07:00Carol, I am glad to hear that you have enjoyed a l...Carol, I am glad to hear that you have enjoyed a lot of the series by Sulari Gentill. I have the 2nd one to read; they haven't been that easy to get here until recently (except in ebook versions). I hope to read several more of them as they become available. I did enjoy the Phryne Fisher book I read and will try more of them.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-31061288419016651262017-06-17T02:01:58.101-07:002017-06-17T02:01:58.101-07:00I've been enjoying this series & have just...I've been enjoying this series & have just finished the 5th book, which I didn't enjoy as much as some of the others, but I like them enough to keep on reading. Getting a bit of Aussie history in the process has been great. Interesting to read your recent post on Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher mystery series. I haven't read any of her books yet. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-52914847476413383102014-05-24T13:21:33.974-07:002014-05-24T13:21:33.974-07:00Sarah, I think you will like it. The series contin...Sarah, I think you will like it. The series continues to get much praise.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-49657317434161280322014-05-24T05:17:37.470-07:002014-05-24T05:17:37.470-07:00I've heard a lot of good things about this boo...I've heard a lot of good things about this book and although your praise seems more measured I hope to read it sometime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-72084984298683079692014-05-17T11:04:15.975-07:002014-05-17T11:04:15.975-07:00Prashant, I hope you do read this book. I am looki...Prashant, I hope you do read this book. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-65850088690127562082014-05-17T04:19:08.715-07:002014-05-17T04:19:08.715-07:00Tracy, with so many reviews right here, I'm en...Tracy, with so many reviews right here, I'm encouraged to read this book, especially since it's the first one in the series whose titles won't disappoint the reader, I think.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-1314841257293196012014-05-16T08:25:38.853-07:002014-05-16T08:25:38.853-07:00I hope you try it, Rebecca. I hope you try it, Rebecca. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-86865127203718728362014-05-15T13:56:48.709-07:002014-05-15T13:56:48.709-07:00I'm not usually into historical mysteries, but...I'm not usually into historical mysteries, but your review has gotten interested me, Tracy: thanks!RebeccaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720581274534125405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-19749356465241294922014-05-14T22:39:05.356-07:002014-05-14T22:39:05.356-07:00Nancy, I do hope you like this series. I think it ...Nancy, I do hope you like this series. I think it has many good points. I enjoyed your review of Alex also.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-54182994544407390082014-05-14T22:31:06.573-07:002014-05-14T22:31:06.573-07:00Keishon, I did like this book. I have read one by ...Keishon, I did like this book. I have read one by Gary Disher also, and plan to contine reading that series (the Challis and Destry series). Also would like to try the Wyatt series.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-60042160318778635392014-05-14T10:36:46.457-07:002014-05-14T10:36:46.457-07:00Ah, you read it and enjoyed it! Good to know and t...Ah, you read it and enjoyed it! Good to know and thanks for the review and the reading order. I have a couple of Australian books in my stacks like Gary Disher for starters. Need to make the effort to read one this year. whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030571187291039318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-69143401988877027902014-05-14T03:56:10.231-07:002014-05-14T03:56:10.231-07:00This looks like a series I would like! I just or...This looks like a series I would like! I just ordered the first book! Due to your enthusiasm for Mysteries, Thrillers and Polars ( French word for dectectives) I have enjoyed my second really good thriller: Alex ( Pierre Lemaitre). My review is on the website.... Ready to read another good mystery! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-5655195541834013082014-05-13T19:18:11.735-07:002014-05-13T19:18:11.735-07:00Sergio, this is a great way to get a little Austra...Sergio, this is a great way to get a little Australian history. With family in Australia, maybe you won't have difficulty getting paper copies.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-64971490526350627522014-05-13T19:17:02.606-07:002014-05-13T19:17:02.606-07:00Col, it isn't exactly your kind of book. On th...Col, it isn't exactly your kind of book. On the other hand, definitely not a cozy either.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-47867483233668975712014-05-13T00:52:09.854-07:002014-05-13T00:52:09.854-07:00Always imnterested in Australian literature now th...Always imnterested in Australian literature now that I have family out there - thanks TracyK - I'll have to get paper editions though ...Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-64793121576486185742014-05-12T21:00:32.978-07:002014-05-12T21:00:32.978-07:00Tracy, glad you enjoyed this one and look forward ...Tracy, glad you enjoyed this one and look forward to hearing about the rest of them. It's not crying out to me to be read though.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-12935036139286003562014-05-12T19:21:55.333-07:002014-05-12T19:21:55.333-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Sulari. The title of this ...Thanks for stopping by, Sulari. The title of this first book is a mouthful. It was great to learn about this time in history in Australia, and I did like very much that you showed how each side was sincere in their beliefs in what was right for their country. Looking forward to more adventures with Rowland.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-23497756432777303472014-05-12T19:17:39.833-07:002014-05-12T19:17:39.833-07:00Kathy, I have the first in the Phrynne Fisher seri...Kathy, I have the first in the Phrynne Fisher series, but haven't read it yet. I haven't tried Corinna Chapman yet either. I will have to compare the two.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-38663960308630900542014-05-12T17:29:41.405-07:002014-05-12T17:29:41.405-07:00Hello Tracy.
Thank you for taking the time to r...Hello Tracy. <br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to review AFRTM - I'm so glad you enjoyed it. The events of the time do seem pretty far-fetched, I know. I think I'm probably attracted to this era because it strikes me as madder than most!<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />SulariSulari Gentillhttp://www.sularigentill.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-21499724799664102552014-05-12T15:23:15.846-07:002014-05-12T15:23:15.846-07:00Since it came up, I am going to mention that I can...Since it came up, I am going to mention that I can't get into the Phrynne Fisher series because of the wealth and privilege involved. The characters just don't strike a chord with me. However, I love Corinna Chapman, the star of Kerry Greenwood's other series. She is down to earth, and seemingly, like a real person -- well, a real person who lives with witches and other eccentric neighbors, owns a bakery (of muffins, no less), has a Mouse Patrol with two smart cats, etc. I spend virtual vacations in that location with Chapman and her friends. And I'm irked that I have no vacation time right now to join them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-34473703214836545102014-05-12T12:47:24.079-07:002014-05-12T12:47:24.079-07:00Margot, I loved learning about this time in Austra...Margot, I loved learning about this time in Australia. I had not realized how little I know about Australia's history.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-8687039594105395452014-05-12T12:46:24.054-07:002014-05-12T12:46:24.054-07:00Bernadette, the e-books are not that expensive, bu...Bernadette, the e-books are not that expensive, but I would just rather have paper. But for some the e-book version is preferable.<br />TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-36571362952430615322014-05-12T12:42:48.591-07:002014-05-12T12:42:48.591-07:00I know what you mean, Bill. I still always prefer ...I know what you mean, Bill. I still always prefer paper books. But since I have bought a lot of Kindle books, I am planning to try to fit in at least one a month.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-27296228862522937042014-05-12T07:24:56.435-07:002014-05-12T07:24:56.435-07:00Tracy - Thanks for the kind mention. I'm so gl...Tracy - Thanks for the kind mention. I'm so glad you liked this well enough to follow on in the series. I really do enjoy it myself. The stories are so well-written and I love the sense of place and time. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-63468379117325868842014-05-12T04:51:03.640-07:002014-05-12T04:51:03.640-07:00I'm glad you liked the book enough to keep rea...I'm glad you liked the book enough to keep reading the series though it is so annoying to hear the books are hard to come by overseas. <br /><br />I too worry at the realism of these types of wealthy characters that pop up here and in other historical crime novels (e.g. Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher stories) - but I do like Rowly and his friends and their well-meaning ways. I like to imagine some variation of them exists :)Bernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641617609801125707noreply@blogger.com