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Books Update - part the second
THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Arthur Conan Doyle
One of my book discussion groups decided to read a Sherlock Holmes novella, and this is where we ended up. We all enjoyed reading one of the books which started the public's fascination with detectives and crime fiction.
THE CASE OF THE MISSING SERVANT
THE MAN WHO DIED LAUGHING - both by Tarquin Hall
Vish Puri, a rotund little man, very proud of his role as a private eye in the long history of that profession, works in crowded New Dehli. He has a cadre of assistants, all skilled at various subterfuge, and he himself has a myriad of alternate personae. The books are light in tone, and humorous, and almost an armchair travel experience into the many faces of present day India. I can recommend them!
THE THREE WEISSMANNS OF WESTPORT - by Carolyn Schine
A modern day take on the situation in Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. I really enjoyed reading it. The author follows Austen in most respects, but not in lock step. There are enough references to present day culture to make the whole story believable and poignant.
THE MALTESE FALCON by Dashiell Hammett
Hard to believe I had never read this, although I'm very familiar with the story after watching the Bogart movie dozens of times. I listened on audio, and the version I downloaded from the library was presented as an audio drama, complete with sound effects and multiple narrators. Lots of fun!
WORTH DYING FOR by Lee Child
Child's iconic protagonist Jack Reacher finds himself in wintry Nebraska and discovers the grim truth behind the disappearance of a local girl some 30 years prior. He also thwarts the present day activities of a truly malicious group hiding in plain sight and participating in a smuggling ring. Another installment from Child featuring Reacher is always a good thing!
FAITHFUL PLACE by Tana French
A Dublin cop gets pulled back into the life of his childhood street when an abandoned suitcase is traced to the family of his childhood sweetheart. Against his better judgement, he rejoins his family. Old jealousies and unresolved grief are the result. French is one of the better authors newly on the suspense fiction scene. Check her out if you haven't already.
SMALL ISLAND by Andrea Levy
In post WWII London, a group of immigrants from Jamaica learn the skills of survival in a society which is not always welcoming. One of my fellow book discussion participants has hounded us for three years or longer to read this - we were all very glad she persisted. Levy won several awards for this novel, and it's really worth the time.
That's it for now!
Happy Reading!
One of my book discussion groups decided to read a Sherlock Holmes novella, and this is where we ended up. We all enjoyed reading one of the books which started the public's fascination with detectives and crime fiction.
THE CASE OF THE MISSING SERVANT
THE MAN WHO DIED LAUGHING - both by Tarquin Hall
Vish Puri, a rotund little man, very proud of his role as a private eye in the long history of that profession, works in crowded New Dehli. He has a cadre of assistants, all skilled at various subterfuge, and he himself has a myriad of alternate personae. The books are light in tone, and humorous, and almost an armchair travel experience into the many faces of present day India. I can recommend them!
THE THREE WEISSMANNS OF WESTPORT - by Carolyn Schine
A modern day take on the situation in Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. I really enjoyed reading it. The author follows Austen in most respects, but not in lock step. There are enough references to present day culture to make the whole story believable and poignant.
THE MALTESE FALCON by Dashiell Hammett
Hard to believe I had never read this, although I'm very familiar with the story after watching the Bogart movie dozens of times. I listened on audio, and the version I downloaded from the library was presented as an audio drama, complete with sound effects and multiple narrators. Lots of fun!
WORTH DYING FOR by Lee Child
Child's iconic protagonist Jack Reacher finds himself in wintry Nebraska and discovers the grim truth behind the disappearance of a local girl some 30 years prior. He also thwarts the present day activities of a truly malicious group hiding in plain sight and participating in a smuggling ring. Another installment from Child featuring Reacher is always a good thing!
FAITHFUL PLACE by Tana French
A Dublin cop gets pulled back into the life of his childhood street when an abandoned suitcase is traced to the family of his childhood sweetheart. Against his better judgement, he rejoins his family. Old jealousies and unresolved grief are the result. French is one of the better authors newly on the suspense fiction scene. Check her out if you haven't already.
SMALL ISLAND by Andrea Levy
In post WWII London, a group of immigrants from Jamaica learn the skills of survival in a society which is not always welcoming. One of my fellow book discussion participants has hounded us for three years or longer to read this - we were all very glad she persisted. Levy won several awards for this novel, and it's really worth the time.
That's it for now!
Happy Reading!
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