tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post7827667085630517134..comments2024-03-28T22:42:54.810-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Cocaine Blues: Kerry GreenwoodTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-5594699950753496502017-06-29T19:30:40.996-07:002017-06-29T19:30:40.996-07:00So many people I know love this series, I need to ...So many people I know love this series, I need to give it a try.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-33049059185528505712017-06-22T12:35:12.174-07:002017-06-22T12:35:12.174-07:00I am eager to watch the first episode, Kathy. We c...I am eager to watch the first episode, Kathy. We can get it through Netflix.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-4249216732284837282017-06-22T00:02:33.991-07:002017-06-22T00:02:33.991-07:00The clothes are half the fun. They are artwork re...The clothes are half the fun. They are artwork really, and the costume designers are artists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-14016075264757952152017-06-15T12:32:13.412-07:002017-06-15T12:32:13.412-07:00I am curious to find out what the later books are ...I am curious to find out what the later books are like, Moira. I did not expect to enjoy the book so much. Even as I would notice flaws, I would just brush them aside and go with the flow. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-25714482733180321662017-06-15T10:23:06.700-07:002017-06-15T10:23:06.700-07:00I read one of these (not sure which one) and didn&...I read one of these (not sure which one) and didn't take to it, though I frequently wonder if I should try again, as so many people like them. that is so interesting about the clothes descriptions! - as you can imagine, you caught my attention strongly with that... And, I do love that cover.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-37770948301302622712017-06-13T12:52:12.208-07:002017-06-13T12:52:12.208-07:00That is a very good comparison, Bev, although I ca...That is a very good comparison, Bev, although I cannot remember if I read Nancy Drew when I was younger. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-39241426295973114942017-06-13T08:47:30.524-07:002017-06-13T08:47:30.524-07:00Yes, indeed. I love this series. I consider Phryne...Yes, indeed. I love this series. I consider Phryne a grown-up's Nancy Drew--she has her roadster and can do all the things (fly airplanes, take on bad guys, etc., etc.).<br />Bev Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127476456755776574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-71529249055478143892017-06-11T12:47:43.739-07:002017-06-11T12:47:43.739-07:00No, I cannot picture this being your kind of book,...No, I cannot picture this being your kind of book, Mathew. And there is only so much time to read books...TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-90780567463913419492017-06-11T11:09:31.791-07:002017-06-11T11:09:31.791-07:00Afraid I'm with Col. Colman on this one, Tracy...Afraid I'm with Col. Colman on this one, Tracy, altho your review, as always, entices.Mathew Pausthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157135006791553019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-6137508613576994892017-06-11T10:35:55.829-07:002017-06-11T10:35:55.829-07:00I agree with your assessment of Kerry Greenwood, K...I agree with your assessment of Kerry Greenwood, Kathy, based on what I have read about her books. Seems like she gives the themes behind them a lot of thought. So I am definitely interested. I don't think these show up much at the yearly book sale I go to, but you never know. I will start there, then start looking for copies elsewhere.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-27749555181082287232017-06-11T01:19:00.812-07:002017-06-11T01:19:00.812-07:00I like the Corinna Chapman series and think I was ...I like the Corinna Chapman series and think I was meant to live in the building she lives in with so many eccentric characters. However, I was born on the wrong continent.<br /><br />Those books are a lot of fun and can be a real pick-me-up if needed. <br /><br />Kerry Greenwood is a very forward-thinking woman which I say based on her writing of the two series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-85864956173213174472017-06-10T11:11:02.382-07:002017-06-10T11:11:02.382-07:00I am very eager to try the TV series, Kathy. It se...I am very eager to try the TV series, Kathy. It seems like some people love it, others don't go for it so much. But the time setting make it seem very appealing. <br /><br />Now that I have read more about Kerry Greenwood and her writing, I also want to try the Corinna Chapman series also. But I have too, too many books and I have to wait a while.<br /><br /><br />TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-25350047738781508272017-06-10T00:51:26.027-07:002017-06-10T00:51:26.027-07:00I love the TV series, but have not read the books....I love the TV series, but have not read the books. Yes, Kerry Greenwood is involved in the shows, and she chose Essie Davis to play Phrynne Fisher. Essie Davis is Phrynne Fisher in every way.<br /><br />Phrynne is very smart. She outsmarts the police often, then gets into dangerous situations which the police arrive at just in the nick of time. But she is seen as everyone around her as an intelligent, sophisticated woman.<br /><br />I love that cover, too. But I also love the clothes on the TV show. They are half the fun. The costume designers go all-out to dress Phrynne and they do a terrific job, making their job into an art.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-34539011450118464452017-06-09T21:25:07.418-07:002017-06-09T21:25:07.418-07:00I can see why this series would not appeal to ever...I can see why this series would not appeal to everyone, Yvette, and I did not find it to be perfect, but it was the right book at the right time for me. If you do have a chance to try another book, I hope it appeals more. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-89811010133932685782017-06-09T17:00:09.059-07:002017-06-09T17:00:09.059-07:00I tried reading one of these a while back, Tracy, ...I tried reading one of these a while back, Tracy, and for some reason I couldn't get through it. But based on your enthusiasm, I may try again. Sometimes it's just the mood of the moment. Wasn't crazy about the TV series though - I saw an episode of that first, and maybe it influenced me in a negative way. LOVE that cover. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-14344567931634272592017-06-09T10:46:52.206-07:002017-06-09T10:46:52.206-07:00No, I don't think you would go for this one, C...No, I don't think you would go for this one, Col. Maybe some of my next few books I review will be more to your liking.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-73278515569386180042017-06-09T03:49:34.852-07:002017-06-09T03:49:34.852-07:00Glad you enjoyed it Tracy, but it's not one fo...Glad you enjoyed it Tracy, but it's not one for me.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-6583450710216337152017-06-08T17:20:46.377-07:002017-06-08T17:20:46.377-07:00I liked the emphasis on clothing myself, although ...I liked the emphasis on clothing myself, although it does emphasize just how well to do she is. I definitely want to try the TV series. I had read how much Greenwood was involved with it. I like it when a writer protects their books / characters.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-50085554325167564432017-06-08T17:17:07.423-07:002017-06-08T17:17:07.423-07:00I was surprised that I liked it so much, Peggy, th...I was surprised that I liked it so much, Peggy, this is not usually the type of book I go for. I have not tried the series yet but I want to. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-27574425017017706802017-06-08T17:15:32.586-07:002017-06-08T17:15:32.586-07:00I enjoyed it, Nancy, and I liked the historical se...I enjoyed it, Nancy, and I liked the historical setting. I should have read this years ago.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-81352031284207275192017-06-08T08:03:59.033-07:002017-06-08T08:03:59.033-07:00I'm so very glad you enjoyed this one, Tracy. ...I'm so very glad you enjoyed this one, Tracy. I think it's a fine series. I, for one, don't find the clothes descriptions to be overdone, but I may be in the minority there. I strongly recommend the TV series if you haven't yet seen it. It's quite well-done, I think, and stays very close to the spirit of the novels. Kerry Greenwood has had a lot to do with the TV production, and her standards are high.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-32206478409804994132017-06-08T05:20:18.550-07:002017-06-08T05:20:18.550-07:00This book has languished on my tablet for ages. Sa...This book has languished on my tablet for ages. Saw one episode of the TV series and didn't care for it so I've put off reading it. I know Bev @My Readers Block loves these books. I give it a go on your recommendation that it is entertaining!Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-88515546155287372992017-06-07T23:43:43.940-07:002017-06-07T23:43:43.940-07:00What a surprise...this sounds like a great book fr...What a surprise...this sounds like a great book from Aussie land!<br />Brona's books hosts a #AusReadingMonth in November...I can use this book, thanks!n@ncyhttps://nancyelin.wordpress.com/2017/06/06/pale-fire/noreply@blogger.com