tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post3373886301543905249..comments2024-03-21T02:39:18.144-07:00Comments on COL'S CRIMINAL LIBRARY: ALAN PARKS - FEBRUARY'S SON (2019)col2910http://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-80227715041918766422019-02-25T22:46:19.527-08:002019-02-25T22:46:19.527-08:00Elgin, I've only been a couple of times myself...Elgin, I've only been a couple of times myself for work. It's a great setting for some crime fiction. I'd recommend Parks and William McIlvanney if you get the chance.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-14313171716539208892019-02-25T10:19:47.775-08:002019-02-25T10:19:47.775-08:00Col – I was in Glasgow once, quite a few years ago...Col – I was in Glasgow once, quite a few years ago, and while it was no paradise, who knew it was so hellish behind the scenes – at least according to the local crime writers. I need to drop back and take a run at BLOODY JANUARY.Elgin Bleeckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417587392887691664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-64716683801173725882019-02-20T05:05:51.553-08:002019-02-20T05:05:51.553-08:00I can understand that Margot. There are some diffi...I can understand that Margot. There are some difficult subjects broached here and it's not something that everybody wants to read about. Worked well for me though. I do like Alan Parks' books and main character. col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-63166620384161291012019-02-20T05:04:00.010-08:002019-02-20T05:04:00.010-08:00Cheers Prashant, it's very good.Cheers Prashant, it's very good.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-18803631035762763682019-02-20T04:23:23.129-08:002019-02-20T04:23:23.129-08:00Hmmm...I think this one's a bit harsh for me, ...Hmmm...I think this one's a bit harsh for me, Col. But the Harry McCoy character sounds interesting and appealing. And it sounds as though the Glasgow setting works, too. I'm glad this outing lived up to the first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-29407639501113024742019-02-20T04:05:23.988-08:002019-02-20T04:05:23.988-08:00A main character who endears himself/herself is a ...A main character who endears himself/herself is a big plus in any story, good, average or bad. At 368 pages, FEBRUARY'S SON appears to be a very busy novel. Glad you enjoyed it, Col.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.com