tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post940308456860659209..comments2024-03-01T01:17:15.270-08:00Comments on COL'S CRIMINAL LIBRARY: DAVID MARK - DARK WINTERcol2910http://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-15797503597455783492013-08-11T20:23:33.156-07:002013-08-11T20:23:33.156-07:00Sarah, thanksSarah, thankscol2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-55615917428972101102013-08-11T08:58:51.888-07:002013-08-11T08:58:51.888-07:00I enjoyed this one Col and I still have book 2 to ...I enjoyed this one Col and I still have book 2 to read. It's a solid murder plot I think. Glad you came down on the 4 side!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-41219428697114181092013-08-08T06:55:52.692-07:002013-08-08T06:55:52.692-07:00Barbara, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I think McA...Barbara, I'm glad you enjoyed it. <br />I think McAvoy's gentleness was endearing up to a point then it just stopped being real for me - does that make sense? If the second improves upon this, it won't be time wasted.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-81723464535237412202013-08-08T06:53:35.632-07:002013-08-08T06:53:35.632-07:00Good not great sums it up really. Nothing too much...Good not great sums it up really. Nothing too much to get overly irritated by, but conversely it just lacked the WOW factor for me.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-4956037539734338952013-08-08T06:26:59.602-07:002013-08-08T06:26:59.602-07:00I thought it was quite good - mainly because the w...I thought it was quite good - mainly because the writing was strong; I also liked having a hero who was atypically gentle. His second book, I thought, was even better. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08920486937772750361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-11126087993356062612013-08-08T06:12:34.854-07:002013-08-08T06:12:34.854-07:00Glad you reviewed this one. I haven't read it ...Glad you reviewed this one. I haven't read it yet. I doubt if I ever will at this point as it sounds like a mediocre book, good but great, etc. whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030571187291039318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-43994830504203034952013-08-08T01:59:25.235-07:002013-08-08T01:59:25.235-07:00Prashant, I suppose I acquired this because I won ...Prashant, I suppose I acquired this because I won the 2nd title in a Goodreads giveaway and didn't want to start at number 2 in the series. <br />The cover is not my favourite to be honest. <br />Just noticed the tagline....look into his eyes.....I thought the first murder occurred when he snuck up behind the guy - but I could well be mis-remembering. I don't have the book handy to check either!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-48916937123754599042013-08-08T01:47:56.821-07:002013-08-08T01:47:56.821-07:00Col, I liked the cover and tagline and would'v...Col, I liked the cover and tagline and would've picked it up in a bookstore, at least to read the back page if not to buy it. The plot sounds like a couple of films I remember watching. Debut novels are good to read and they tell one a fair bit about what to expect from a new writer. Many contemporary writers make it to my list of authors to watch out for, though, frankly, I read very few of them eventually. I try and stick to my own list which is lengthening by the day.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-83244496079442525572013-08-07T03:38:57.967-07:002013-08-07T03:38:57.967-07:00Bernadette, we don't always agree on books, or...Bernadette, we don't always agree on books, or at least share the same tastes, but nice to be in sync with you on this occasion!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-39934766357655803612013-08-07T03:17:38.676-07:002013-08-07T03:17:38.676-07:00I only read this towards the end of July so am als...I only read this towards the end of July so am also behind ... I think about the same as you about it - mostly good though not outstanding, though your line "I will probably read something less enjoyable this month, but I hope to read something a wee bit better" sums it up better :)Bernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641617609801125707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-4828096456025302262013-08-06T22:26:52.461-07:002013-08-06T22:26:52.461-07:00Moira, I don't think I read much that has just...Moira, I don't think I read much that has just hit the shelves, I'm always a year or so behind! Glad you enjoyed it.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-87969870773331185702013-08-06T13:37:20.278-07:002013-08-06T13:37:20.278-07:00Hey me too! I thought *I* was the only one left wh...Hey me too! I thought *I* was the only one left who hadn't read it and I took it on this last weekend. Iliked it very much - it'll be on the blog soon...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-72776320153493455962013-08-06T08:13:19.441-07:002013-08-06T08:13:19.441-07:00Thanks Tracy and apologies, I didn't realise y...Thanks Tracy and apologies, I didn't realise you had read it or I would have looked for your review to link to! Yes - Hull was the star of the show for me....gritty, grimy, unwelcoming and more.<br />I'm tempted to read the follow up fairly soon.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-20531482384322528132013-08-06T08:04:12.932-07:002013-08-06T08:04:12.932-07:00I agree with you, Col, the setting is the best par...I agree with you, Col, the setting is the best part. I thought this was a fine debut, but I would look for something more or different in a second book in the series. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.com