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THE DEN - Stuart Wood's Barrington series Open discuss.
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I have it on request at the library. And it says in transit so hopefully it'll be here this weekend or Monday. I'm in for this one
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Subject matter aside, this guy writes a good book. He dispenses facts, characters, material a bit at a time unlike another book I started reading and bam, too much dumped on reader in first two pages. I like a chance to get to know, like, hate characters. Anyway, I'm a fan. It'll be interesting to see what you think of book.
Hi all! I've never heard of this series but I'll check it out!
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Only saw this today and went and ordered my book. It comes from UK so probably 2 weeks before I actually get it but will try to join in when it comes
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Though it is not PG-13, it does not dwell on colorful matter. More on case building, mystery solving. I think you'll like it.
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My book just arrived and have read the first few chapters. Enjoying it so far.
Got the second book today at the library....
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Love the visual of Elaine's. Strikes an image of cigar clubs or restaurants ala Rat Pack era. A bit of the old, some of the new.
Who do you see playing Stone, Dino, Nat? Seems there's a slight age progression from book one to two so the characters appear different in my mind's eye. Maybe a John Hamm for Stone. I listed a few ideas on bookcaster but they seem so young compared to my original visual. But then everyone seems younger than me these days. When did that happen? I use to be the baby of the family and now I'm rapidly becoming an elder (sort of).
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On reading some of the new material and comparing them to classic cozies, Christie had it right. She wrote cozies yet with substance. She concentrated more on mystery than on details. She is the queen of mystery. Many are close seconds.
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Just sharing info but if anyone did want to read it in future, let me know. I love Hollywood based, themed mysteries.
Anyone want to discuss Barrington series in The Den? Oh, at our mansion, wimmen folk are allowed in any room they care. None of this wimmen retire to the salon where the men get to discuss the good stuff for you see, at the PI's mansion, wimmen often have as titillating topics of discussion as the men. Hrmp!