tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post2177686355451294702..comments2024-03-21T02:39:18.144-07:00Comments on COL'S CRIMINAL LIBRARY: LAWRENCE BLOCK - CATCH AND RELEASEcol2910http://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-31169154689738642922013-11-23T22:35:06.061-08:002013-11-23T22:35:06.061-08:00I've still got a lot of Scudder's ahead of...I've still got a lot of Scudder's ahead of me, which is good, plus the hitman books to enjoy. Cheers, Miacol2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-29606076772229424452013-11-23T19:18:20.279-08:002013-11-23T19:18:20.279-08:00I'm such a fan of Block's I can't be i...I'm such a fan of Block's I can't be impartial, but I love (and have read) all the Scudder books, the Hitman books, and most of the burglar books. Have all of the above in my library as well as the short story collections.<br />My favorite line is from the Sacred Ginmill. A prayer of sorts: "Thank you for everything just as it is."Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15452799693059634323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-16358500184474310072013-11-20T21:00:26.841-08:002013-11-20T21:00:26.841-08:00I think you like what you like, so probably no poi...I think you like what you like, so probably no point fretting over it. I haven't seen the Enough Rope collection, but then I'm not going to get around to everything he's done.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-78356698189853702222013-11-20T20:58:06.644-08:002013-11-20T20:58:06.644-08:00I think the thing with the stamps interests me - I...I think the thing with the stamps interests me - I'm a bit of an anorak actually. Probably another plus for me. Fortunately I've not yet struggled with any of his so far. I don't think he writes really long books though - another positive!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-88006091083566828292013-11-20T10:49:52.558-08:002013-11-20T10:49:52.558-08:00I am also prejudiced against short stories, so hav...I am also prejudiced against short stories, so have a hard time motivating myself to read them. When there is so much. I have the book Enough Rope which compiles a lot of short stories by Lawrence Block from earlier published collections ... have had it for quite and while and made no headway. Maybe some day.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-10982946178995902982013-11-20T09:55:52.306-08:002013-11-20T09:55:52.306-08:00His hitman series reception with readers seems to ...His hitman series reception with readers seems to be divisive. Either you don't mind him exploring other things like his stamp collecting or you find it all tedious and boring. It takes _work_ to finish his books for me because they tend to lack very much action but the ones I read I've enjoyed. So I have to be in the mood to read his books. I guess I like or prefer a lot of action in my books. Big surprise. I've only read one Matthew Scudder book, the one standalone that is more or less a flashback book, When The Sacred Ginmill Closes which I think you've already read. Like you I'd like to read more but there are just so many books that one forgets. whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030571187291039318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-11514829816596800142013-11-20T08:19:19.962-08:002013-11-20T08:19:19.962-08:00I think short stories have a place in my life, whe...I think short stories have a place in my life, when time is tight or my attention span is wavering. I think you should read another LB soon so there's a bit more commonality between us!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-5036471601413299732013-11-20T08:04:18.187-08:002013-11-20T08:04:18.187-08:00Have read a book or two by him, but no short stori...Have read a book or two by him, but no short stories, and in general am prejudiced against short stories. But I like the jokes....Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-52041734890724338362013-11-20T06:34:01.360-08:002013-11-20T06:34:01.360-08:00He does have a lot of stuff out there......50 odd ...He does have a lot of stuff out there......50 odd years writing and still going strong! The hitman series is something I want to read quite soon. You have mentioned it a few times to me and I have not ignored it, but I haven't been able to find my books as yet (a poor excuse) - as I find them I'll be on it! <br /><br />I started doing his Scudder books earlier in the year - 1 a month.....and fell away after 5 - not from dissatisfaction, just because my head got turned around onto something else. I think there are 5 Keller's at last count so it wouldn't be a big ask to get onto them and complete. col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-40171784573853519772013-11-20T05:53:12.030-08:002013-11-20T05:53:12.030-08:00I've read his short stories and they are prett...I've read his short stories and they are pretty good. Dolly's Trash & Treasures was one that I read and enjoyed. I'm happy he's digitizing these into one book, all of his shorts that is. Glad you enjoyed this one as I think I have it as well. He's great. You should try his hitman series. whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030571187291039318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-70438429139689394282013-11-20T05:10:23.818-08:002013-11-20T05:10:23.818-08:00Margot thanks. He is extremely versatile as you sa...Margot thanks. He is extremely versatile as you say. More from him in the coming months I hope!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-71494016485007414742013-11-20T05:02:25.714-08:002013-11-20T05:02:25.714-08:00Col - I think Lawrence Block is so very talented! ...Col - I think Lawrence Block is so very talented! And it takes even more skill to do both novels and short stories well. Glad you enjoyed this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-28664436797251307422013-11-20T02:52:53.814-08:002013-11-20T02:52:53.814-08:00I think it's well worth a look Prashant. I thi...I think it's well worth a look Prashant. I think I will add a short story collection to my monthly reading, I have enough of them despite my preference for novels. Hope to enjoy your take on some different Block's soon! col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-76738643959935297332013-11-20T02:44:36.309-08:002013-11-20T02:44:36.309-08:00Col, I enjoy reading short stories in most genres ...Col, I enjoy reading short stories in most genres and a collection of shorts by Lawrence Block is certainly appealing. I'll probably get to this after the Blocks in my collection have got off the block. Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.com