Sandy’s Comments (group member since Dec 14, 2015)

Sandy’s comments from the Reading the Detectives group.

Neer wrote: "Sandy wrote: "I quite liked the book though I thought the dramatic ending was a letdown. Up until then the plot proceeded nicely. I wish the author had found another way to portray the traitors' be..."

Thanks. I forgot about that strange attempt.

I've started Murder at the Grand Hotel for our March challenge. Not sure how I feel about it yet, but it is not going to take much of a time commitment!

Craftyhj wrote: "Jill wrote: "I am just about to start The Borrowers Aloft by Mary Norton"

That brings back childhood memories! enjoy!"

I discovered them in adulthood and enjoyed them immensely.

Continuing with Heyer's Regency romances: I divide them into two categories. In one the heroine is over-the-hill, usually by 25 or so, and not looking for romance; in the other she is barely of age, impulsive and giddy, but eventually showing good sense.

Vanessa wrote: "This is the first that I've read in this series. I thought it was okay. I enjoyed the dramatic ending quite a bit. It felt a bit like he needs a sidekick, but I guess maybe his wife normally fills ..."

I've read all the Booby Owens before this one and I have no idea what the Helen theme was about. I've decided I'm glad Bobby never saw her because either of his reactions would have been an anticlimax.

I started a new mystery last night and am loving it: The Last Dance. While the main character is deeply mourning his wife, it is an upbeat book with touches of humor.

Jill wrote: "I've rounded this up to a 4 star rating but really it may just fall short of that. I did like it but there were so many times when Bobby was hampered by wanting to do well for Scotland Yard, and so..."

No sure I agree that the old Bobby would follow up on the nursing (if one can call it that) home. It was closing down, and his 'not part of my investigation' mantra seems very familiar.

Not my favorite Bobby Owen entry mostly because the (missing) Helen is not in the least believable and she takes up way too much print. I also missed Olive's insight and imagine Bobby did as well. On the plus side, Wayling is an interesting character, though unbelievable in his own way. Bobby's temporary boss, Seers, and Bobby's handling of him, added a humane touch.

So glad Jane is planning on paying all Wayling's debts; it seems a fitting tribute.

And I find this fascination with Helen very annoying. Doubt this will be favorite in the series.

I miss Olive. Bobby letters are fine but her feedback always helped his thought process.

Having put the book aside I am curious which two characters will not be continuing, victim and murderer. The ones I met seem integral to the community and thus to the series. Thanks.

Jill wrote: "Oh that’s a shame. I was hoping we will read on."

No worries, there are several buddy reads that I ignore, and many more that I love. Enjoy!

Judy wrote: "Frances wrote: "I am sorry Shardlake does not appear to be getting a second chance at love, but contented husbands are much less interesting heroes than those suffering in love.."

Sorry Frances, I..."

I too am hoping for a Jack and Tam reconciliation but can wait to find out.

Vanessa wrote: "My kindle died just as the mystery was getting started. I got quite a few years out of it, but it was still frustrating timing."

My sympathies!

Started now and interested to see if Bobby will return to Scotland Yard.

I finally read a couple of chapters in part two and have decided not to continue. I feel about it much as Merrily feels about her new home: too much! Too many other books calling.

I enjoyed my re-re-read, especially reuniting with Timothy and his brother. Great humorous characters in this book.

I have finished part one and have mixed feelings. So far it seems to be all build up and I have read over a hundred pages. The characters are fine but not compelling. Dramatic opener. The reviews say to give it time.

Carolien wrote: "I've just finished The Road to Eden is Overgrown which is a very good police procedural with an assassin angle set in Liverpool. Huge cast of characters, but very well-paced. the tr..."

I picked them up; free is always a draw.

Put aside, temporarily, The Wine of Angels and picked up The Busy Body a new book by an author I only know from an Agathie Christie podcast I once followed. As could be expected by the author's interest, it has a GA flavor. It is written in the first person by an unnamed female lead who is a ghost writer for the rich and famous. I am enjoying it quite a lot and expect to get back to 'Wine' soon.