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

Sandy’s comments from the Reading the Detectives group.

Susan in NC wrote: "Had to return our next Brunetti buddy read to library, I’ll probably get it again later when it’s available, I was about 5 chapters in. So, instead decided to start Two for the Lions, ..."

Corruption does seem to be on-going.

This was a reread and most of what I remembered was incorrect or irrelevant, such as the twin could be a woman and there was an extra suit of armor. I like this Brand more for the humor and Cockrill's personality than for the plot which I thought got unlikely and repetitive.

Susan wrote: "Hurrah! Hope you like it, Sandy."

I liked it the first time and, while I remember the pageant set up, I don't remember the solution, so it will be almost like a first read.

I have started this now, having bailed on a new mystery, and loving the characters' introductions.

I am about to start 10 Marchfield Square, a new book that the library wants back soon. Then another new book in the Malabar House series that is waiting for me. These will delay new buddy reads.

And I am still anticipating the new St Cyr and Susan Ryeland.

An excellent Maigret with all the disparate plot points tied together into an understandable package. I worry about the tramp though. He's had a good meal and a new pipe but now what? And that horrible woman is left free.

All wrapped up in a single read. And the fish on the book's cover were explained.

CrimeReads has an interview with Anthony Horowitz about the conclusion to the Susan Ryeland trilogy, Marble Hall Murders.

https://crimereads.com/anthony-horowi...

I will have this book from my library soon and it will delay some of my 'assigned' reading. As it is a book within a book, it is 600 pages. All enjoyable I'm sure.

I am about to start this. My library copy, hard back, has a picture of a glass ball (understandable) and fish. Wondering how the fish fit the story.

I agree with most of the sentiments expressed earlier. Pleasant cozy read, no thought required, and Fossilface's restitooshuns may have been the highlight. I expected the tires on either the Jaguar or the Rolls to be involved but the actual 'tirefall' was better.

Almost forgot to complain about the use of an unknown poison.

I read Murder at Gulls Nest recently and gave it three stars. My review:

One of those reasonably good books: interesting main characters with elaborate back stories, good plot but not enthralling. At times I felt it was too long, not a good sign. By all that has been said the main character is now entirely out of money. One wonders how she will manage to stay in this town (as hinted) or travel to another.

I am about halfway through. I find myself skimming whenever her husband is mentioned. They are always short acclaims but there are a lot of them.

Part two, which told the story of Fandorin's arch rival, moved quickly. The last part of part two, which explained what the villain was doing during part one, I found fascinating. Then the two meet! Exciting.

Not unusual, but I was confused by the ending when Fandorin learns he is not being hunted. I assume the telegram was not from the prince, NN, but from the nice chief of police?

Hope his Japanese sidekick continues but he is not mentioned in the synopsis.

I found part two a quick read with less complications. An interesting method of telling the story. Off to the spoiler thread.

I am just at part two. For some reason my reading is going very slowly. An elaborate plot and so many Russian names could be the reason. The story is exciting enough.

I will also be reading but am falling behind.

I definitely will be reading it but am very behind.

Susan in NC wrote: "Just finished The Brother Gardeners: A Generation of Gentlemen Naturalists and the Birth of an Obsession, which was interesting, but the incredibly tiny print of my used paperback wa..."

I have read a couple of other books by that author and always enjoyed them - and learned stuff.

Another book I have out of the library. Unfortunately, three or four are due on the same day.

I have it from the library (print version).