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Brian, I purchased the copy I read - First US Edition Hardcover - as a review copy at a used book store about 3 or 4 weeks ago. The hard cover boards are "orange in color" with the spine stating Benjamin Black The Black Eyed Blond. On the dust jacket's front end paper the date of 0514 is printed on the lower right hand corner.I am not sure what you mean by "look impressive" as it looks like a normal book.
I enjoyed the book immensely.
Thanks very much, Karl. The hardback copy i got is black, with the title & 'author' in white. I should have said, i prefer crime fiction / noir books to be monochrome. The dash of red on the dust jacket is a nice touch, though. I'm glad you liked it. 'The (London) Times', didn't rate it very highly, but i think it'll be tremendous. Good Luck, and Take Care. Brian.
Brian wrote: "Thanks very much, Karl. The hardback copy i got is black, with the title & 'author' in white. I should have said, i prefer crime fiction / noir books to be monochrome. The dash of red on the dust j..."The Guardian seems to have liked the book.
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014...
As does the Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/bo...
It all comes down to personal taste. Thanks for the heads up about the London times. I will look for the review. Any other current Noir/Crime you can recommend ??
I've got a hard copy of The Guardian review. It's extensive, so probably contains spoilers. Therefore, decided not to read it 'til after the book. 'The times' is dreadful anyway. I've nothing, else, recent on the go, no. Just finished 'cops and robbers, by Don Westlake, and have his 'Dirty Money' & another couple lined up. Also reading Nesbo's 'Headhunters' - not as good as the movie + ''Nick's Trip'' by George Pelecanos. Keep on keepin' on, Karl ;•D
Brian wrote: "I've got a hard copy of The Guardian review. It's extensive, so probably contains spoilers. Therefore, decided not to read it 'til after the book. 'The times' is dreadful anyway. I've nothing, else..."I am a big fan of Pelecanos's earlier books. Perhaps the first five or six. Good Choice
Brian wrote: "I've got a hard copy of The Guardian review. It's extensive, so probably contains spoilers. Therefore, decided not to read it 'til after the book. 'The times' is dreadful anyway. I've nothing, else..."I was pleasantly surprised by Headhunters the movie. I hadn't heard of it and didn't even realize it was based on a Jo Nesbo book until I saw the credits. I thought the movie improved on the book but give Nesbo credit for coming up with the idea in the first place.
Hiya, Ellen. I totally agree. I started to read the book after seeing the movie, but was so disappointed that i gave up - and binned it (a first). Kudos to Nesbo, though, definitely. Read the first page of 'The Snowman' a while back, and am not surprised that scorcese's making a movie of / from it. Take Care ;*D
Feels like Marlowe, sounds like Marlowe but reads like Chandler on herb. Mr. Black, next time let's have Marlowe whup some tush instead of knee capping the biggest dick at the pool. While your at it, speak with Candice about more specifics on L.A. locations and Cali Car culture. Benj, grind some gears rounding corners near the Adams District or expose some UCLA coeds in Westwood while darning their bobby socks, or have Marlowe out talk the bad guys and make them look like saps...you know, that kind of sh_t! Just be sure to stay away from the surfers since there are very few that can capture the "feeling" except for Kem Nunn or perhaps Don Winslow who has his moments.Still had a good time so since you left me asking for more I just added a star. Until next time.
Dave, what are you on?
Dear CriminalRepurcussions , don't you have a name? Haven't you read stream of consciousness before? What don't you get? The references are to sequences in the book that aren't exactly hitting the bulls eye of accuracy in my opinion. If you don't agree great, let's talk. How about starting with how to describe surfing and surfers?
Good morning Dave! Hey, they offer nicknames so I thunk one up. That's a name.I meant my comment in jest, but I think it didn't come across that way, I beg your pardon.
Stream of consciousness with its definitions can be another name for rambling and missing the mark, i.e. not exactly hitting the bulls eye of accuracy, well said.
As much as it can be contemplative to some, it can also be summarised as waffling to others, and much literary fiction can contain as much navel-gazing marking-of-time with not much happening or being said or done, that it becomes an empty, boring, or tedious read. Some, not all !
Your comments, however, are not tedious, but quite fun. Thanks for your reply, and your experience being greater and more knowledgeable in that aspect than mine, go ahead, fill your boots, and educate me if you wish. Best wishes.
No insult taken. Glad we took time to consider each others take on things. Be well and read on! Cheers!
I think the internet timing might be out of whack, those pesky satellites !! Earlier I received another message or notification from you, then couldn't find it, but had answered it, and then couldn't find that.
I don't know if there's a glitch. It might be Me ! I'm still learning navigation of goodreads.
Once on tv I saw President Obama saying that "Aussies, when they say goodbye, say Cheese. I couldn't figure it out. Why do they say Cheese? Then I realised they were saying "Cheers!"
Cheers came from our British way-back heritage, but seems to be still popular for See You Later, Alligator. Nice to see you using Cheers ! I've no idea if all goodreads users and website are within Australia, or worldwide. Lots to learn !! Thanks, Dave.
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Has it been available for a while outside Ireland and Great Britain or are you all very keen ?
Also, anyone who has the hardback version - does it still look impressive without the cover (eg, is the title on the spine ?) - as i would prefer to keep it sleeveless when reading it outdoors).
Yours,
Brian.