Mark Pghfan’s Comments (group member since Mar 06, 2014)

Mark Pghfan’s comments from the The Parlor PI's group.

Not a fuddy at all. There is no problem preferring a version like the book and not something completely different!

I think both TV versions give away the Mom-thing way earlier than the book does. Caroline Blakison, who play Bess, is also featured in the recent Poirot Elephants Can Remember, as one of Ariadne's nannies. She is much older now...

Take care of that knee, Jill!

Yes, I was thinking again of how little Miss M features in this mystery, at least at this point. And SPOILER ALERT




also how late in the book the actual death occurs (later than this section.)

II know there is a way to hide spoilers, but I do it so seldom, I have to look it up every time I want to try and I am just too lazy this morning.)

I am a big fan of the earlier Midsomer Murders as well, and less so with the new Barnaby. I also have enjoyed the Murdoch Mysteries, though a bit less so.

I love the Bedside, Bathtub and Armchair Christie as well!

Do you have the Hickson version or the McEwan version. The Mc E version is NOTHING like the book.

Actually, I have both caraway and raisins in my Soda Bread.

Yes, Tina, that's what I thought the seeds were. Caraway. Which reminds me, it is time for St. Patrick's Day soon and I have a great recipe for Irish Soda Bread, which has caraway seeds in it.

Tina, that is one of the things I've always loved about this book--the Edwardian feel of the hotel. It would be great to go back in time and experience that

Allison. I'm glad you are enjoying it! I will venture to say that this is not a typical Miss M, though, since she is not in her village of St. Mary Mead (or a village like it.)

I didn't mind McEwan so much as what was done to the plots. Bertram's was one of the worst. We can talk about it more when we've finished the book.

It is a bit like the Hickson movie but nothing at all like the McEwan version. Nothing...

I've read this book many, many times, and it is one of my favorite Miss Marples. It really is an unusual case for her, but what I really enjoy is the descriptions of the hotel, past and present, and how Miss M enjoys London (within her comfort zone!)

Whoa. Auto correct strikes again. Minot?

Whoa. Auto correct strikes again. Minot?

I think the cast made Amy Faye think of the Doctor, though Minot clear how the connection to the murder figured in.

No, I'd love to discuss Bertrams!

I agree that the side reads sometimes stretches us a bit too thin. In this case, I read Bertram's so many times a re-read is not necessary for me. I know the others may not find that so, however...

I think we read an Agatha Raisin long, long ago, before some of us moved to Goodreads. Tina, do you remember this? It seemed as though it was one of the early books as well. (There have been an awful lot of them!)

Well, I finished the book and yes, the solution was somewhat satisfying and the final clue did sort of make sense. I can't say I was tickled with the book overall, though. I was a bit surprised by how much of the detection was done by the heroine as opposed to the book group people, which was what I was expecting.

I am always up for any Christie. I've read them all so many times, it really would require any effort to participate in a discussion. The Quin book is a series of short stories. Not really of the standard Christie mystery type though. A touch on the supernatural, perhaps.

As for the other choices, I am pretty open and do like the concept of starting with the beginning of the series.

Anything further on the Mensa mystery one? Mensa is the high-IQ group and might be an interesting take on solving a mystery!