June Books
28: Hogs Back Mystery Freeman Wills Croft [Kindle]
This is from the golden era of crime, but is more of a police procedural than a Poirot-style 'inspiration' methodology. Very interesting style, but definitely would have worked better in print, as it had maps, and complete page references to the clues at the end.
I liked the detective, Inspector French, very much - particularly his fondness for cycling everywhere, and actually taking time off and spending it with his wife!
29: March Geraldine Brooks
Filling in the blanks of what happened to Mr March while he is at the war in Little Women- and some flashbacks to what happened before, how they lost their money etc. I liked it a lot, it makes him into a well rounded, less saintly character, although I am not so sure she quite had to spoil the ending scenes of LW,bithat was a bit too far for me. Going on the list to recommend to Mum once she has moved.
30: Sharp Ends Joe Abercrombie
Great set of short stories with a good mixture of new and familar characters. I particularly liked the new characters Shev & Javre. Very interesting to see some earlier perspectives on some familar faces. Brilliant writing as always, and so funny. I treated myself to the hard back as I didn't want to wait. Also got it signed. ~
31: Treachery S.J. Parris.
This is the 4th book in a series, but the first one I have read. Lent to me by a friend, and I enjoyed it very much - we are both going to look out for the earlier ones in the series. I liked Bruno very much, and found his interactions with Philip Sidney to be very funny. Good mystery and characters in general.
This is from the golden era of crime, but is more of a police procedural than a Poirot-style 'inspiration' methodology. Very interesting style, but definitely would have worked better in print, as it had maps, and complete page references to the clues at the end.
I liked the detective, Inspector French, very much - particularly his fondness for cycling everywhere, and actually taking time off and spending it with his wife!
29: March Geraldine Brooks
Filling in the blanks of what happened to Mr March while he is at the war in Little Women- and some flashbacks to what happened before, how they lost their money etc. I liked it a lot, it makes him into a well rounded, less saintly character, although I am not so sure she quite had to spoil the ending scenes of LW,bithat was a bit too far for me. Going on the list to recommend to Mum once she has moved.
30: Sharp Ends Joe Abercrombie
Great set of short stories with a good mixture of new and familar characters. I particularly liked the new characters Shev & Javre. Very interesting to see some earlier perspectives on some familar faces. Brilliant writing as always, and so funny. I treated myself to the hard back as I didn't want to wait. Also got it signed. ~
31: Treachery S.J. Parris.
This is the 4th book in a series, but the first one I have read. Lent to me by a friend, and I enjoyed it very much - we are both going to look out for the earlier ones in the series. I liked Bruno very much, and found his interactions with Philip Sidney to be very funny. Good mystery and characters in general.