tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post1628717817633045442..comments2024-03-28T22:42:54.810-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: T is for Helene TurstenTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-15002528098810272552013-12-04T13:03:35.523-08:002013-12-04T13:03:35.523-08:00Nan, that is a great aspect of the series, I agree...Nan, that is a great aspect of the series, I agree. I just bought the 2nd book in the series, planning to read it in 2014.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-10699544494748287612013-12-04T09:38:50.538-08:002013-12-04T09:38:50.538-08:00I've read four of the books in the series, and...I've read four of the books in the series, and thought them very good. I like the fact that she has a normal home life, unlike so many detectives.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-9195880315974565102013-08-26T19:27:16.588-07:002013-08-26T19:27:16.588-07:00Thanks, Prashant. This is a book I put off reading...Thanks, Prashant. This is a book I put off reading for a good while, now I wish I had read it sooner.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-27574601928027755302013-08-26T03:33:59.441-07:002013-08-26T03:33:59.441-07:00Tracy, good choice again. I'm with Bill about ...Tracy, good choice again. I'm with Bill about the effectiveness of the cover which alone might have ensured good sales for its author, another new one for me too.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-17217076639038989902013-08-25T20:25:27.387-07:002013-08-25T20:25:27.387-07:00Rebecca, I have the same problem, I have many many...Rebecca, I have the same problem, I have many many series that I get stuck after the first or second book. Finishing some series was supposed to be a goal this year, and now it is moving into next year.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-59069881606834619282013-08-25T20:06:32.175-07:002013-08-25T20:06:32.175-07:00I really liked this book too, but I'm a bit as...I really liked this book too, but I'm a bit ashamed I haven't continued with the series in the last year. Maybe my next batch of reading goals should include one about catching up with favorite series.RebeccaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720581274534125405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-90456822318452591882013-08-24T22:42:45.011-07:002013-08-24T22:42:45.011-07:00Kathy, I do like the fact that Irene is presented ...Kathy, I do like the fact that Irene is presented as a normal person with family issues in this book. The TV show sounds good but I think I want to get a few more novels in the series read before I try those.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-69705657202155798142013-08-24T18:55:38.566-07:002013-08-24T18:55:38.566-07:00I like the Irene Huss character, a regular person ...I like the Irene Huss character, a regular person who is a police detective with a family life, and deals with the problems that teenagers bring to the table, while dealing with awful crimes in Sweden.<br /><br />In addition to the books, MHZ Networks carries TV episodes and also sells them for anyone so inclined. I've watched a few of the Irene Huss shows and liked them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-26649807285879680082013-08-24T16:48:56.545-07:002013-08-24T16:48:56.545-07:00Sarah, I agree. And I look forward to reading more...Sarah, I agree. And I look forward to reading more by this author.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-75422708292276272012013-08-24T16:47:51.359-07:002013-08-24T16:47:51.359-07:00Keishon, I will be interested to see what you thin...Keishon, I will be interested to see what you think of the book when you read it. It does include a lot of the personal life of the detective, but I like that when it fits in well with the overall plot.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-8160076233793207002013-08-24T16:24:25.370-07:002013-08-24T16:24:25.370-07:00Bill, I agree, that image of Irene Huss on the cov...Bill, I agree, that image of Irene Huss on the cover is perfect. And the part of the story that dealt with the young man with AIDS was a good illustration of the humanity that Huss retains while doing her job professionally.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-1103355209373820342013-08-24T09:28:43.562-07:002013-08-24T09:28:43.562-07:00Like your other commenters, I love this series too...Like your other commenters, I love this series too. Such a quality read.Sarahhttp://crimepieces.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-71528652894151594942013-08-24T07:28:36.947-07:002013-08-24T07:28:36.947-07:00Hey Tracy, great review. I own this title so I can...Hey Tracy, great review. I own this title so I can't wait to read it. The reviews seem to be mixed on this writer but knowing that you & a few others enjoyed it makes me look forward to reading it. whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030571187291039318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-48512415023661827982013-08-23T20:54:48.752-07:002013-08-23T20:54:48.752-07:00TracyK: I enjoyed the book last year. I think the ...TracyK: I enjoyed the book last year. I think the cover image is very effective at creating the picture I will see in my mind for Detective Inspector Huss.<br /><br />I thought some of the scenes, especially with the young man dying of AIDS, very effective.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-20202892556456786472013-08-23T12:06:41.389-07:002013-08-23T12:06:41.389-07:00Col, your priorities are perfect... retirement, th...Col, your priorities are perfect... retirement, then books. I wonder if I could read twice as many books if I could retire?TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-28075002603094344182013-08-23T12:04:33.052-07:002013-08-23T12:04:33.052-07:00Margot, I am just hoping I can find inexpensive co...Margot, I am just hoping I can find inexpensive copies at my favorite book sale in September. And then I have to double my reading speed in order to get to all the books I want to read.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-8385306434025864212013-08-23T12:02:15.289-07:002013-08-23T12:02:15.289-07:00Sergio, I hope that I have steered you in the righ...Sergio, I hope that I have steered you in the right direction. Of course I have a huge number of books that you have suggested that I want to get to, also. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-47746177206823750312013-08-23T08:27:04.911-07:002013-08-23T08:27:04.911-07:00Tracy, glad you enjoyed it and another new, intere...Tracy, glad you enjoyed it and another new, interesting author for me. Probably pass on it though, unless the lottery fairy shines on me tonight and I can retire promptly! You need to start reading some deadly, dull books, so I don't feel I'm missing out!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-52891180331334243562013-08-23T07:40:23.715-07:002013-08-23T07:40:23.715-07:00Tracy - I couldn't agree more about the qualit...Tracy - I couldn't agree more about the quality of this series. I like Irene Huss' character very much, and I especially like the portrayal of teamwork as the unit investigates. That's quite apparent in the other novels, too, all of which I can recommend. An excellent choice for <i>T</i>. And thanks for the kind mention!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-40142981505137888422013-08-23T00:05:27.010-07:002013-08-23T00:05:27.010-07:00TracyK, you've done it again - another great-s...TracyK, you've done it again - another great-sounding book from a new author for me - I have about half a dozen books on my TBR all from your say so - I am not complaining however ... Thanks chum, can;t wait to get stuck in!Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com