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

Sandy’s comments from the Reading the Detectives group.

Judy wrote: "I think Georges Simenon and E.R. Punshon both wrote more than one book a year early on, but slowed down a bit later."

They must have, or started in infancy.

Susan wrote: "Self published authors seem to produce more than that, though, don't you think?"

I know nothing about self publishing but it sounds easier than dealing with a corporation. And the profits may be lower so more the impetus to write quicker. And no book tours after each publication.

I've thought of a couple of examples of long, quick series but none that I liked.

Though I can't think of any examples now, I remember looking at a few series that are quite young but have many more books than I expected.

Jackie wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Reviewing my 'active' series I noticed there was one of Tey's Alan Grant books I hadn't read so I've started To Love and Be Wise. Then I can mark off that series as 'com..."

Not sure they are very connected, though Grant has met one character from this book in an earlier case (that I don't remember).

Reviewing my 'active' series I noticed there was one of Tey's Alan Grant books I hadn't read so I've started To Love and Be Wise. Then I can mark off that series as 'completed'. Always a feeling of accomplishment.

Louise wrote: "The Maigret novels by George Simenon are excellent. There are over 70 of them so plenty to choose from."

I agree. Some of us are making our way slowly through the series as buddy reads. The Yellow Dog will be discussed mid-month. I like Simenon's style and the books are short while being completely developed stories.

I will be starting The Wintringham Mystery tonight, then I better get moving on our July reads (July? Already?).

I've finished and am in for the series. I can see enjoying my visits with Brunetti and family for years to come. His handling of his boss adds humor and I hope to see the relationship with his father-in-law develop favorably. Will his soon ever speak to him?

I also liked the plot, and the way Brunetti was able to investigate the conductor's past, using his old friend's father, his wife's college friend the art critic, and his dentist's nephew.

I have never visited Venice, nor really wanted to (in my opinion it is a place to view but not experience) but have always been interested in how it "works". I thought Leon created a wonderful sense of place.

I've loved the books in the Death in Delft series that I've read.

I've stated this now and like the setting, Brunetti and his affection for his wife. His relationship with his boss has great comic potential. A bit overwhelmed by a 50 plus series of books.

Oops - mis read the number of books - only 31. though there could be 50 by the time I get to 30.

P.S. Welcome back Jason.

Elderly is definitely relative. A podcast was discussing spying on the channel islands during WWII and the report written by the young soldiers referred to an elderly wife of the vicar. Turns out she was 39.

I don't plan to read July's book but may join in later reads. Enjoy!

I am reading Everything in Its Place: First Loves and Last Tales, a collection of essays by Oliver Sacks, another scientist that was also an excellent writer. Not very far into it yet. The first part is on his early life and I've read On the Move: A Life, his autobiography.

I am reading When Blood Lies, the latest in an historical series I love. Set in Regency England, this book takes place in Paris during the unrest when the Bourbons were back on the throne. It is a series that needs to be in sequence.

I still have The Crossword Murder and Death at La Fenice scheduled.

Yes, I'm hoping Amazon will extend the offer to later books!

Well, you are both much more astute, or suspicious, than I am. I had no such thought and had to back up the audio book to see if I heard right when the secret was slyly revealed.

I read it on audio as well and, as usual, enjoyed spending time with Cadfael. There is a version of the audio book with a woman narrator that I sampled, but, in my opinion, it just didn't seem right.

My review:
"I added a star on my re-read as this time I was not expecting a sensible story and could relax and enjoy the fantastical farce."

Michaela wrote: "About half-way through and struggling. Guess I need a break from this one."

I struggled for the first 3/4's. And a break is always good.