tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post3867396579942043683..comments2024-03-28T22:42:54.810-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Z is for Aurelio ZenTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-88435754783425045082013-10-02T15:19:08.739-07:002013-10-02T15:19:08.739-07:00Moira, me too. I will probably pace myself to read...Moira, me too. I will probably pace myself to read one a year. I like the idea that each is different, not a formula. Formula can be fine if you like the formula, but variety is nice too.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-35677497709117855022013-10-02T13:57:03.357-07:002013-10-02T13:57:03.357-07:00I quite liked the Aurelio Zen books, but never so ...I quite liked the Aurelio Zen books, but never so much that I was rushing to get another. I did like this one, as I remember, and Cosi fan Tutte (but that's because I like the opera he uses as a starting-off point). I haven't read them all, but will pick up another one day...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-35332124199148837642013-10-01T07:55:17.795-07:002013-10-01T07:55:17.795-07:00Sergio, I am glad to hear you say that about the a...Sergio, I am glad to hear you say that about the accuracy. That is what I had heard.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-35722667240062087732013-10-01T00:42:09.167-07:002013-10-01T00:42:09.167-07:00Your review really chimes with my feelings about t...Your review really chimes with my feelings about the Dibdin books - of the few I've read (including RATKING), it really did seem that the prose was great but the plots were lacking - his depiction of Italy is fairly accurate though it seems to me, so I did find that a reasonable plus - great review TracyK!Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-14105393323448264552013-09-30T19:15:58.304-07:002013-09-30T19:15:58.304-07:00Rebecca, the crime fiction alphabet was rewarding....Rebecca, the crime fiction alphabet was rewarding. I will be eager to hear what you think of Dibdin's novels or the TV adaptations. I have heard mixed comments on the adaptations, but that is not unusual.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-1289870850069253292013-09-30T19:14:16.881-07:002013-09-30T19:14:16.881-07:00Keishon, I do hope you try it. And like it. Certai...Keishon, I do hope you try it. And like it. Certainly a different type of mystery and a unique protagonist.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-81472273334617500712013-09-30T16:55:10.565-07:002013-09-30T16:55:10.565-07:00Congrats on finishing the crime fiction alphabet, ...Congrats on finishing the crime fiction alphabet, Tracy! I haven't read or watched any Aurelio Zen novels/adaptations, but I will put them on my list.RebeccaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720581274534125405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-9865555263999977322013-09-30T16:51:35.415-07:002013-09-30T16:51:35.415-07:00I read your excellent review while I was at work ...I read your excellent review while I was at work yesterday. I plan to check this book out as it sounds really good. Thanks Tracy. whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030571187291039318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-6483603324647776812013-09-30T16:50:10.528-07:002013-09-30T16:50:10.528-07:00Sarah, Glad to hear you liked those you read. I al...Sarah, Glad to hear you liked those you read. I always find it interesting to read books set in a country by a non-native vs. those by an author from that country. I enjoyed reading some interviews of with Dibdin where he talks about the Italian reception to his books.... which was not negative.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-3770793219632225432013-09-30T16:47:01.292-07:002013-09-30T16:47:01.292-07:00Thanks, Col. The Zen books may not be your thing, ...Thanks, Col. The Zen books may not be your thing, but it would be interesting to see what you think of him. I think I would like to try the series on DVD once I have read the next one.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-33408712917562523462013-09-30T16:45:01.615-07:002013-09-30T16:45:01.615-07:00Thanks, Bill, and I have enjoyed your theme this y...Thanks, Bill, and I have enjoyed your theme this year. Because I have read that each Aurelio Zen book is different, I think I will work my way through the books, although it could take me a while.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-31893330611320106652013-09-30T05:13:04.170-07:002013-09-30T05:13:04.170-07:00I haven't read many books by Didbin but had lo...I haven't read many books by Didbin but had loved the Aurelio Zen books that I have read. You're reminded me that I must try some more.Sarahhttp://crimepieces.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-84033360494291554982013-09-29T21:02:18.753-07:002013-09-29T21:02:18.753-07:00Well done Tracy! I haven't yet read anything b...Well done Tracy! I haven't yet read anything by the author, but probably have something lurking on the pile. I'm probably not rushing to get to it though. col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-27655697743167615562013-09-29T20:19:40.954-07:002013-09-29T20:19:40.954-07:00TracyK: Congratulations on reaching "Z"....TracyK: Congratulations on reaching "Z". It is an achievement to proceed through the alphabet using a theme for the posts.<br /><br />I have only read Ratking. My experience appears to parallel your take on the book. I enjoyed it but have not made it a priority to read the next in the series. Should there be a CFA meme next year there is a good chance Zen will be my "Z".Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.com