tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post9130213113093677613..comments2024-03-28T05:53:48.696-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: The Last Houseparty: Peter DickinsonTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-34757707167952910542013-02-28T12:55:27.603-08:002013-02-28T12:55:27.603-08:00I do have The Poison Oracle and had heard it was v...I do have The Poison Oracle and had heard it was very strange. With your recommendation, I will move it up on my list of Dickinson's books to read.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-33904576155090702522013-02-28T09:51:22.269-08:002013-02-28T09:51:22.269-08:00The Poison Oracle is my favorite of Dickinson'...<i>The Poison Oracle</i> is my favorite of Dickinson' books. It's just plain strange and sheer genius in plotting. Only <i>The Daffodil Affair</i> by Michael Innes can compare to it in terms of the utterly surreal. I have a copy of <i>The Last Houseparty</i> but it got buried in a box somewhere. Still haven't read it. The blurb by Rendell was the reason I bought it (at a book sale for a buck!). I'll have to go dig it out and use it as part of the "read a book reviewed by another blogger" part of the Challenge.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-29962131655740454632013-02-09T14:17:41.450-08:002013-02-09T14:17:41.450-08:00I hope you are able to try one of his books. I thi...I hope you are able to try one of his books. I think you would like his writing.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-65674027833779539292013-02-09T00:38:31.969-08:002013-02-09T00:38:31.969-08:00Tracy, I hadn't heard of this writer before no...Tracy, I hadn't heard of this writer before now, so many thanks. I'd certainly like to read Dickinson's books for his "beautiful prose" though I might skip this one on account of the subject-matter even if it is subtly done.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-2645241196296765202013-02-08T12:37:02.145-08:002013-02-08T12:37:02.145-08:00My pleasure. I would like to try his fantasy or sc...My pleasure. I would like to try his fantasy or sci fi books, even if they are children's books or young adult. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-29874224974462987222013-02-08T12:35:00.122-08:002013-02-08T12:35:00.122-08:00Yes, I definitely would not recommend this to some...Yes, I definitely would not recommend this to someone who has never read Dickinson. However, it has made me eager to read more from my library.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-70277909108163113022013-02-08T07:43:40.987-08:002013-02-08T07:43:40.987-08:00Thanks! I know Dickerson from his work with Robin...Thanks! I know Dickerson from his work with Robin McKinley but did not know he writes mysteries. Hope my library has some.Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865699135545209220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-71565065491755559732013-02-08T01:01:04.880-08:002013-02-08T01:01:04.880-08:00Really enjoyed this review, thanks TracyK. I read ...Really enjoyed this review, thanks TracyK. I read a book by Dikinson decades ago (DEATH OF A UNICORN I think) and did like it so would like to read more though I'm glad you wanred about the subject matter as I think I might have a problm with that. Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-25653825742803016282013-02-07T09:11:00.823-08:002013-02-07T09:11:00.823-08:00Sarah and Margot, Thanks. Dickinson is a wonderful...Sarah and Margot, Thanks. Dickinson is a wonderful writer and so many different types of books to choose from. I hope you do try his books. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-17949785402478136802013-02-07T08:14:50.220-08:002013-02-07T08:14:50.220-08:00Tracy - Sarah is right; you've really got an i...Tracy - Sarah is right; you've really got an impressive depth and breadth to your reading. I need to explore Dickison's work. Thanks :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-16265090779950736732013-02-07T00:04:14.251-08:002013-02-07T00:04:14.251-08:00I am always surprised at the breadth of your readi...I am always surprised at the breadth of your reading Tracy. This is another author that I've not heard of and I feel that I should have, especially reading the Ruth Rendell recommendations. I'll look out for him thanks.Sarahhttp://crimepieces.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com