tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post4310323773495461573..comments2024-03-28T05:53:48.696-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Cookie's Case: Andy SiegelTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-37038624719570185762015-02-18T17:05:49.575-08:002015-02-18T17:05:49.575-08:00Moira, I would not push it on anyone, it really is...Moira, I would not push it on anyone, it really isn't even my type of book. But I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. Sometimes I get irritated with plot issues or characters, but this time, once I got into it, I had no complaints.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-23682933274715842762015-02-18T02:42:26.291-08:002015-02-18T02:42:26.291-08:00Interesting review Tracy, but I don't think it...Interesting review Tracy, but I don't think it would be my thing.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-68957250518058445752015-02-17T08:14:33.232-08:002015-02-17T08:14:33.232-08:00I sympathize, Prashant, it was a hard book to revi...I sympathize, Prashant, it was a hard book to review for that very reason. For me it was a good experience to move outside of my comfort zone. It gets enough good reviews at Goodreads and Amazon that I don't think it is just me who likes it.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-58684529994732009432015-02-16T23:30:03.386-08:002015-02-16T23:30:03.386-08:00Tracy, I don't know what to make of this book....Tracy, I don't know what to make of this book. From your review I have mixed feelings about it. My mood at the time would probably dictate whether I read it or not. Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-84640251758027721332015-02-15T11:08:32.922-08:002015-02-15T11:08:32.922-08:00Margot, I have not tried Carl Hiaasen yet. I do ha...Margot, I have not tried Carl Hiaasen yet. I do have one of his earlier mysteries, Tourist Season.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-84981188118865250792015-02-15T11:00:47.400-08:002015-02-15T11:00:47.400-08:00That is the problem with humor in mysteries for me...That is the problem with humor in mysteries for me, Sergio. What others find hilarious leaves me cold. I like Reginald Hill's humor, although I can remember some mysteries I laugh at loud at. Got to keep better notes. Tug's name did not bother me but the stripper's scenes did. But overall, it kept me interested, and that is what I want.<br /><br />Yes, the book is available in trade paperback. I appreciate that Mysterious Press usually gives both options. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-72056921464039450052015-02-15T10:55:56.179-08:002015-02-15T10:55:56.179-08:00Col, I did think this was one you would at least f...Col, I did think this was one you would at least find acceptable. I would push more if the e-book was bargain price but it isn't. However, I was happy that I liked it. Sometimes it pays to try something outside of my comfort level.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-64682940177742751592015-02-15T09:31:28.081-08:002015-02-15T09:31:28.081-08:00Probably something I would enjoy given the chance....Probably something I would enjoy given the chance. Not enough time though!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-63397093133005371232015-02-15T08:18:14.689-08:002015-02-15T08:18:14.689-08:00Tracy - I'm glad you found some things to enjo...Tracy - I'm glad you found some things to enjoy in this book. I have to admit that a comic story with very quirky characters has to be really well-constructed for me to enjoy it. I've liked some (e.g. Carl Hiassen). But in general I agree with you. Still, it sounds like this one is a good 'un.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-90113621426347009612015-02-15T01:49:49.988-08:002015-02-15T01:49:49.988-08:00Humour is such a personal thing but in the past I ...Humour is such a personal thing but in the past I have really enjoyed some comic mysteries by the likes of Andrew berg,man, Michael Avallone and Stuart Kaminsky, though I will say, the initial precis didn't sound so great to me either (I mean, really, who calls their son 'Tug'?! Glad it was worth sticking with though - is this available in print as we as e-versions?Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com