tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post1757516533565017583..comments2024-03-26T01:52:45.563-07:00Comments on Fred's Place: P. D. James: The Mistletoe Murder and Other StoriesFredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-69971498810730765162016-11-25T17:44:34.215-07:002016-11-25T17:44:34.215-07:00Yvette,
How many copies?Yvette, <br /><br />How many copies?Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-2414226281820512412016-11-25T17:43:55.380-07:002016-11-25T17:43:55.380-07:00Yvette,
I know many people didn't like Death...Yvette, <br /><br />I know many people didn't like Death Comes to Pemberley. I guess I'm one of the few who did. I thought she captured the spirit of the times quite well and portrayed the characters quite accurately within their social spheres. <br /><br />I did do a blog post on the novel several years ago in which I go into this a little more. <br /><br />Lots of luck at the library.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-45101216648737080032016-11-25T14:16:21.596-07:002016-11-25T14:16:21.596-07:00P.S. I'm number 31 in line. :)P.S. I'm number 31 in line. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-84049735343110637682016-11-25T14:14:37.284-07:002016-11-25T14:14:37.284-07:00The oddest thing, Fred. I was never P.D. James'...The oddest thing, Fred. I was never P.D. James' biggest fan. But then I listened to several of her books on audio and changed my mind. I had watched some of the PBS Mystery versions too, years ago. I couldn't tell you exactly why the audio versions changed my view, except that they did. (But having said that I must add that I absolutely LOATHED her DEATH AT PEMBERLEY.) <br /><br />However, I will be looking for this short story collection, Fred. Thanks for the tip. I'll line up at the library. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-87548628349018612792016-11-22T09:23:50.220-07:002016-11-22T09:23:50.220-07:00R.T.,
I had no idea either until I got the notice...R.T.,<br /><br />I had no idea either until I got the notice from the local library announcing that the book was on order. I immediately put a hold on it. I have to turn it back in a few days as there are around 40 people on the reserve list for the ten copies. <br /><br />The book was published this year. Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-76504855127459256502016-11-22T09:20:05.113-07:002016-11-22T09:20:05.113-07:00Brian Joseph,
I found them enjoyable.
I can'...Brian Joseph,<br /><br />I found them enjoyable. <br /><br />I can't comment on Christmas themed mysteries as I avoid them, especially if they are written for the seasonal publications or issues, rather than being set at Christmas because that was the author's idea. <br /><br />I hope I made myself clear here. Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-49052411588913928562016-11-22T08:47:16.285-07:002016-11-22T08:47:16.285-07:00Thanks, Fred! I had no idea James had short storie...Thanks, Fred! I had no idea James had short stories out there. I've enjoyed a few of her novels. I also fondly recall the British TV programs featuring Dalgliesh. Now I hope the library has a copy of the stories. Again, thanks for the timely posting. RTDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113953356514605424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-57064686320143586982016-11-22T03:37:48.399-07:002016-11-22T03:37:48.399-07:00These stories sound like a lot of fun. They also s...These stories sound like a lot of fun. They also sound like superior alternative to more contemporary Christmas themed mysteries. <br /><br />Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-20663340484886993152016-11-21T12:34:41.706-07:002016-11-21T12:34:41.706-07:00Mudpuddle,
I know what you mean. There are write...Mudpuddle,<br /><br />I know what you mean. There are writers with large audience appeal and critical approval, but there's something about the writer's style that just doesn't click with me. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897228097627164771.post-66909441625585335252016-11-21T12:14:56.191-07:002016-11-21T12:14:56.191-07:00a true mystery it is with James and i: i read rev...a true mystery it is with James and i: i read reviews of her work and it sounds great; but then i start one of her books and i can't stand it... there's just something about her writing that turns me off; maybe someday i'll be able to figure it out and change my bad attitude, but i'd better hurry... tx for the informative and entertaining post...Mudpuddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194891656971454279noreply@blogger.com