tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post2765217205099309246..comments2024-03-28T08:40:52.180-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: The Labyrinth Makers: Anthony PriceTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-26834633242192254612016-12-03T22:41:26.459-08:002016-12-03T22:41:26.459-08:00I am really glad to have been introduced to this a...I am really glad to have been introduced to this author and this series, Keishon. Just a perfect read for me.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-46756806342753941202016-12-03T08:43:53.334-08:002016-12-03T08:43:53.334-08:00I'll have to look this one up! You make it sou...I'll have to look this one up! You make it sound really good. I like a more contemplative novel with a balance of action and talking as well so when you say you found it in this book, I'll make sure to add it to my list so thank you. - K. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-82866259460116782032016-11-28T11:54:57.031-08:002016-11-28T11:54:57.031-08:00I hope you see more of them, Prashant. You definit...I hope you see more of them, Prashant. You definitely should try a book by Price.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-44536022917388305232016-11-28T01:10:01.480-08:002016-11-28T01:10:01.480-08:00Tracy, I have been seeing Anthony Price's pape...Tracy, I have been seeing Anthony Price's paperbacks since the eighties but never bothered to pick up one and read it. My reading of espionage isn't complete without Price.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-4685973420510774032016-11-27T14:02:53.384-08:002016-11-27T14:02:53.384-08:00That is funny, Moira. I remember the books I read ...That is funny, Moira. I remember the books I read because my first husband introduced me to them. Before that I don't think any of my boyfriends were big readers. <br /><br />I was very impressed with this first novel and I am sure I am going to enjoy the rest of them. When I find copies.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-48604684521068978102016-11-27T14:00:25.439-08:002016-11-27T14:00:25.439-08:00I don't know how I missed Anthony Price for al...I don't know how I missed Anthony Price for all these years, Mathew, but he is the perfect author for me now. Definitely worth a try if you run into one of them.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-59859692209667867732016-11-27T09:24:06.911-08:002016-11-27T09:24:06.911-08:00Long ago I had a boyfriend who loved these books, ...Long ago I had a boyfriend who loved these books, and I read one or two of them. But, like the boyfriend, they are long gone from my mind! You are very persuasive, I might have to try again. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-16002494821281964332016-11-26T12:26:12.732-08:002016-11-26T12:26:12.732-08:00Almost missed you, Tracy, as Todd put you higher o...Almost missed you, Tracy, as Todd put you higher on the list than usual. I think I've heard of Anthony Price, but pretty sure I've not read anything by him. Now, however, I expect I will! Mathew Pausthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157135006791553019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-35899919717266073612016-11-26T11:58:59.527-08:002016-11-26T11:58:59.527-08:00I think that Len Deighton is my favorite author of...I think that Len Deighton is my favorite author of espionage fiction, Katrina, although I enjoy John le Carre and Olen Steinhauer so much it is hard to rank them. I love Deighton's two series and plan on trying more of the standalone books.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-71479398844567471842016-11-26T11:56:07.156-08:002016-11-26T11:56:07.156-08:00I did read about that TV series, Sergio, and I am ...I did read about that TV series, Sergio, and I am sure I would have enjoyed it, even if the author did not like it. I was thrilled when this first book in the series lived up to my expectations.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-51518789924908720372016-11-25T12:39:28.579-08:002016-11-25T12:39:28.579-08:00I intend to work my way through Len Deighton's...I intend to work my way through Len Deighton's books but I think I would really enjoy these ones too. Thanks.Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138715309807238198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-13179240674664966122016-11-25T00:21:49.384-08:002016-11-25T00:21:49.384-08:00Great choice Tracy - I loved some of his books whe...Great choice Tracy - I loved some of his books when I read them in the 1980s (spurred on by the short-lived TV version, CHESSGAME, which apparently Price absolutely loathed). Must read more of his and I know I have some on the shelves, somewhere ... thanks!Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)https://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-65012703513085405872016-11-24T10:08:01.278-08:002016-11-24T10:08:01.278-08:00I loved this book, Margot, and I expect to like th...I loved this book, Margot, and I expect to like the rest of the series. I am sure people with more knowledge of history would enjoy it even more than I did.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-12785252115471868842016-11-24T10:04:58.483-08:002016-11-24T10:04:58.483-08:00I am glad to hear that, ggary. I am look forward t...I am glad to hear that, ggary. I am look forward to reading more of the series.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-6489359975388380852016-11-24T08:15:44.566-08:002016-11-24T08:15:44.566-08:00This sounds like a very interesting spy novel, Tra...This sounds like a very interesting spy novel, Tracy. Like you, I prefer my espionage fiction to feature characters, interactions and so on rather than action, explosions and the like. And this sounds as though it fits the bill. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-78554321661653861792016-11-23T23:13:43.610-08:002016-11-23T23:13:43.610-08:00I'm up to WAR GAME. An excellent series, which...I'm up to WAR GAME. An excellent series, which I hope to slowly make my way through. The multiple-viewpoint idea is a good one, with each book having its own particular feel. Price is my favourite writer of spy fiction, the books standing up as genuine literary fiction without any of the negative aspects of that description.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com