tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post4160706972417076072..comments2024-03-01T01:17:15.270-08:00Comments on COL'S CRIMINAL LIBRARY: LEIF DAVIDSEN - LIME'S PHOTOGRAPHcol2910http://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-80176263271659088702013-12-07T23:46:30.932-08:002013-12-07T23:46:30.932-08:00To be honest because Lime is pretty much involved ...To be honest because Lime is pretty much involved in every scene or part of the narrative, it wasn't too mind-boggling. The disparate strands were introduced fairly effectively as we went along.<br /><br />I have heard of the Bratislava book, but don't have it and will probably stick after the second one I eventually read. I enjoyed this one, but wasn't compelled to go and seek out everything he's ever written - perhaps I need more books like this on my shelf? Good, but not too good! col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-65447380734087516552013-12-07T23:11:42.983-08:002013-12-07T23:11:42.983-08:00Another one of those books you find with way too m...Another one of those books you find with way too much going on. I might get too confused. But a lot of the subject matter sounds very interesting.<br /><br />Coincidentally, when I was at the bookstore today, I saw a book by Davidsen entitled The Woman from Bratislava and it also looked very interesting. I did not buy it but may someday.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-60573807998726111022013-12-05T22:12:32.860-08:002013-12-05T22:12:32.860-08:00Moira, this is the first time I have come across t...Moira, this is the first time I have come across this subject in a book. It has wetted my appetite for more. He did have an earlier book set here, as this is listed as the second in The Spanish Duo. The first - The Sardine Deception, I know nothing about.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-69478408852379253652013-12-05T15:44:05.357-08:002013-12-05T15:44:05.357-08:00I'm always fascinated by the Spanish Civil War...I'm always fascinated by the Spanish Civil War - I don't know enough about it, though I read George Orwell on the conflict, and have always thought the whole idea of the International Brigade extraordinary. I used a poem by someone who died there for my Armistice Day entry. Anyway, this book sounds good!Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-19247231626886716592013-12-05T14:02:22.089-08:002013-12-05T14:02:22.089-08:00Prashant, Hemingway is another gap in my reading, ...Prashant, Hemingway is another gap in my reading, that ought to be addressedcol2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-48960194658445388052013-12-05T10:31:21.561-08:002013-12-05T10:31:21.561-08:00I know a little about the Spanish Civil War and Fr...I know a little about the Spanish Civil War and Franco's long reign, some of it from my reading of Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell Tolls" that got me interested in that war. Rather unusual that this Scandinavian novel is set in Spain with several elements like the IRA and the Eastern European intel agencies. Definitely interesting. Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-58574133703171409122013-12-05T07:28:14.386-08:002013-12-05T07:28:14.386-08:00Keishon thanks. This book had a bit of everything ...Keishon thanks. This book had a bit of everything in it to be honest, which made it more enjoyable..........as well as thought provoking! <br />I hope you read it yourself soon.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-70984270534537878752013-12-05T07:16:46.828-08:002013-12-05T07:16:46.828-08:00Phew! :)Phew! :)col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-37478966055842977232013-12-05T06:40:44.821-08:002013-12-05T06:40:44.821-08:00Don't worry Col. It was always clear to me it ...Don't worry Col. It was always clear to me it was not your opinion but a quote from the bookAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-1217881587003124672013-12-05T06:06:21.015-08:002013-12-05T06:06:21.015-08:00Terrific review. I own this title from way back. J...Terrific review. I own this title from way back. Just haven't read it yet.whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030571187291039318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-34539035591895939612013-12-05T05:43:35.572-08:002013-12-05T05:43:35.572-08:00Jose, thanks. I was initially concerned that you b...Jose, thanks. I was initially concerned that you believed the comments were my interpretation of Franco's regime and his legacy, which isn't the case. I was worried I had offended you, which would not be my intention.<br />The whole subject interests me, more so after reading this book. Unfortunately the teaching of modern European history in English comprehensive schools of the 70's wasn't great. I don't believe Spain was covered.<br />col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-50738458814887758872013-12-05T05:32:24.593-08:002013-12-05T05:32:24.593-08:00You're welcome Col, unfortunately it's a w...You're welcome Col, unfortunately it's a widespread opinion. I did mention it just because it seemed to me that you were interested in the subject. I have suggested some authors and a book on FriendFeed, case you're interested. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-67420717602666808172013-12-05T05:06:14.537-08:002013-12-05T05:06:14.537-08:00Jose, thanks for commenting. I was hoping you coul...Jose, thanks for commenting. I was hoping you could offer some perspective for me on what is a subject I know little about.<br /><br />One of the characters in the book made a statement to that effect, which obviously jumped off the page at me.....and I felt it merited further investigation by myself, along with some input by others more knowledgeable than myself. <br /><br />I would not agree with the statement myself, the character who made it was an ex- security officer who served both during and after Franco's regime.<br /><br />I will re-visit the book to find the exact comments and see if I have mis-quoted "his" - not my - sentiments. I don't believe I have misconstrued his sentiments,<br />Thanks, Col col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-11943050808140003392013-12-05T04:53:11.096-08:002013-12-05T04:53:11.096-08:00Col, for your information I disagree with the stat...Col, for your information I disagree with the statement that "Franco was a necessary evil insofar as he dragged Spain into the twentieth century and enabled her to start looking forward as opposed to always looking back". Any serious historian considers today that the uprisings against the Spanish Republic were unacceptable, the civil war a collective disaster and Franco's regime was a cruel repression that slowed down the economic development. . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-88333446822426606462013-12-05T04:33:37.671-08:002013-12-05T04:33:37.671-08:00Margot, yes it is an enjoyable feature when it hap...Margot, yes it is an enjoyable feature when it happens, even if on this occasion it only served to remind me how ignorant I am of Spanish history.<br /><br />I'm not a total numpty, but I feel I should know more!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-63508093472692752092013-12-05T04:25:43.380-08:002013-12-05T04:25:43.380-08:00Col - I'm with you; I like books where I can l...Col - I'm with you; I like books where I can learn something while I'm reading. And this one sounds as though there's some really interesting history wrapped up in it. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com