tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post8546871118261975248..comments2024-03-28T14:38:25.395-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Hope: Len DeightonTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-24934388508761787202015-06-27T11:54:01.971-07:002015-06-27T11:54:01.971-07:00I agree, Rick, I would have read Winter first if I...I agree, Rick, I would have read Winter first if I had known more about the Bernard Samson series before I started it. It is so different though. I would like to reread myself before I embark on the nine books again.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-63472217639171810182015-06-26T19:00:12.623-07:002015-06-26T19:00:12.623-07:00I'm surprised no one's mentioned Deighton&...I'm surprised no one's mentioned Deighton's "Winter," a saga that precedes the three trilogies and features younger versions of the older characters, some of the current characters' parents, etc. Chronologically--from a story standpoint--I'd read "Winter" first....Rick Ollermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02068917523381664001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-27183812835531691592015-06-24T12:16:11.407-07:002015-06-24T12:16:11.407-07:00I know you will like this series, Prashant. I will...I know you will like this series, Prashant. I will be eager to see a review of the books... when you get to them.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-56501631368326223092015-06-24T06:16:34.851-07:002015-06-24T06:16:34.851-07:00Tracy, I'm going to (re)read this series in ch...Tracy, I'm going to (re)read this series in chronological order and I'm looking forward to it, only I don't know when. I have a few half-read books that I should finish reading first.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-71498371483356519522015-06-23T14:47:55.252-07:002015-06-23T14:47:55.252-07:00My husband has only read that one, and he liked it...My husband has only read that one, and he liked it. You are right, Sergio, I should put that at the top of my list.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-6478578168371704052015-06-23T13:41:35.127-07:002015-06-23T13:41:35.127-07:00You have to read SS-GB, it's a real classic - ...You have to read SS-GB, it's a real classic - I think you'll love it!Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-61902800112166125432015-06-22T21:27:30.594-07:002015-06-22T21:27:30.594-07:00I agree, Moira, I liked all of it but the part set...I agree, Moira, I liked all of it but the part set in Poland was especially good and interesting. I really look forward to reading the last one. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-24954339803279037472015-06-22T13:11:55.584-07:002015-06-22T13:11:55.584-07:00I will be posting a review of this soon Tracy (I n...I will be posting a review of this soon Tracy (I nearly said 'I hope to' and decided that would be confusing) and very much enjoyed your post. I really liked this one, I thought the whole section set in Poland made a refreshing change. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-55038766693430942032015-06-22T12:37:33.291-07:002015-06-22T12:37:33.291-07:00I wholeheartedly agree, Margot, you should do a sp...I wholeheartedly agree, Margot, you should do a spotlight on a book by Deighton.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-21955230834803582972015-06-22T12:36:48.258-07:002015-06-22T12:36:48.258-07:00I loved the way this book ended, Sergio. I meant t...I loved the way this book ended, Sergio. I meant to put that in the review, but no matter. Other than this series (and Winter which is really a part of it), I have only read XPD and the first two nameless spy mysteries. So I have lots of his books to read when I get done with this one.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-89735939632593940922015-06-22T12:34:01.428-07:002015-06-22T12:34:01.428-07:00I hope you like them, Col. This series ranks with ...I hope you like them, Col. This series ranks with my other favorites, Charles McCarry and Olen Steinhauer. But each author's books are very different.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-79091691898401049562015-06-22T09:02:43.858-07:002015-06-22T09:02:43.858-07:00Tracy - This is a great series, and I'm very g...Tracy - This is a great series, and I'm very glad you've been 'enjoying the ride.' I absolutely, positively must spotlight one of his books. Very annoyed with myself that I haven't yet...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-19798574919626216882015-06-22T00:17:34.174-07:002015-06-22T00:17:34.174-07:00I remember loving this series at the time, though ...I remember loving this series at the time, though have not re-read them since. This may be because after the initial trilogy I felt I had to acceopt a certain diminution in pleasure that comes with a level of repetition by sticking mostly with the same xtended family of characters throughout. I kept hoping bernie would go off and have an adventure involving a different set of characters or that at least would eventually link back to his family, friends or close associates. I thought SPY SINKER was a fascinating summary and a brave game changer at the same time, and in theory would have been a great way to finish. On the other hand, because it was so tough on Samson, I was very glad it didn't. Deighton is a true master and you really make me want to re-read his work - thanks Tracy. Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)https://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-40553374920761386822015-06-21T21:48:47.589-07:002015-06-21T21:48:47.589-07:00More driven than ever now to find the first few in...More driven than ever now to find the first few in the series and make a start, cheers!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.com