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Post by theravenking on Jul 19, 2024 8:20:27 GMT
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Post by Morgana on Jul 19, 2024 13:05:16 GMT
I've never really tried reading American mystery novels which is a bit insular of me, but I'm more a fan of Agatha Christie type stories. Are there any novels you can recommend that are similar to hers?
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Post by theravenking on Jul 20, 2024 11:31:42 GMT
I've never really tried reading American mystery novels which is a bit insular of me, but I'm more a fan of Agatha Christie type stories. Are there any novels you can recommend that are similar to hers? I don't tink there's anyone quite like Christie, even though there have been plenty of classically styled whodunits which have been compared to her work, but I find that most of them aren't as "addictive" as the Queen of Crimes' books.
When it comes to US writers John Dickson Carr would be the obvious choice, but he wrote in a style very different to Christie and his serial sleuths might not be to everyone's liking (they can be a bit annoying at times).
I've seen Helen McCloy being called the American Agatha Christie, but her novels seem to be more character-driven than plot-driven, plus her amateur sleuth, Basil Willing is a bit of an acquiered taste.
There are also Earl Derr Biggers' Charlie Chan novels, but again, they aren't quite as well plotted as Christie's finest.
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Post by Morgana on Jul 20, 2024 13:32:37 GMT
I've never really tried reading American mystery novels which is a bit insular of me, but I'm more a fan of Agatha Christie type stories. Are there any novels you can recommend that are similar to hers? I don't tink there's anyone quite like Christie, even though there have been plenty of classically styled whodunits which have been compared to her work, but I find that most of them aren't as "addictive" as the Queen of Crimes' books.
When it comes to US writers John Dickson Carr would be the obvious choice, but he wrote in a style very different to Christie and his serial sleuths might not be to everyone's liking (they can be a bit annoying at times).
I've seen Helen McCloy being called the American Agatha Christie, but her novels seem to be more character-driven than plot-driven, plus her amateur sleuth, Basil Willing is a bit of an acquiered taste.
There are also Earl Derr Biggers' Charlie Chan novels, but again, they aren't quite as well plotted as Christie's finest.
I've read some of John Dickson Carr's books and I did like them, but not love them. Thanks for the other suggestions but unfortunately they don't sound very enticing. I think I'll have to start re-reading my Ngaio Marsh, P.D. James, Josephine Tey, and Sarah Caudwell. By the way, have you read any of their books?
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Post by theravenking on Jul 22, 2024 8:29:09 GMT
I don't tink there's anyone quite like Christie, even though there have been plenty of classically styled whodunits which have been compared to her work, but I find that most of them aren't as "addictive" as the Queen of Crimes' books.
When it comes to US writers John Dickson Carr would be the obvious choice, but he wrote in a style very different to Christie and his serial sleuths might not be to everyone's liking (they can be a bit annoying at times).
I've seen Helen McCloy being called the American Agatha Christie, but her novels seem to be more character-driven than plot-driven, plus her amateur sleuth, Basil Willing is a bit of an acquiered taste.
There are also Earl Derr Biggers' Charlie Chan novels, but again, they aren't quite as well plotted as Christie's finest.
I've read some of John Dickson Carr's books and I did like them, but not love them. Thanks for the other suggestions but unfortunately they don't sound very enticing. I think I'll have to start re-reading my Ngaio Marsh, P.D. James, Josephine Tey, and Sarah Caudwell. By the way, have you read any of their books? I’ve read some Marsh, Death and the Dancing Footman is one I remember particularly enjoying. However I find that with her the set-up for the crime is often more interesting than the following investigation.
From Josephine Tey I’ve only read The Man in the Queue. I also tried The Franchise Affair, but somehow couldn't get into it.
I haven’t read much P. D. James. I remember being underwhelmed by Unnatural Causes, but I really like Ruth Rendell and her Wexford series.
I believe I have a book by Sarah Caudwell somewhere on my shelves, but have yet to read anything by this author.
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Post by Morgana on Jul 22, 2024 11:16:58 GMT
I've read some of John Dickson Carr's books and I did like them, but not love them. Thanks for the other suggestions but unfortunately they don't sound very enticing. I think I'll have to start re-reading my Ngaio Marsh, P.D. James, Josephine Tey, and Sarah Caudwell. By the way, have you read any of their books? I’ve read some Marsh, Death and the Dancing Footman is one I remember particularly enjoying. However I find that with her the set-up for the crime is often more interesting than the following investigation.
From Josephine Tey I’ve only read The Man in the Queue. I also tried The Franchise Affair, but somehow couldn't get into it.
I haven’t read much P. D. James. I remember being underwhelmed by Unnatural Causes, but I really like Ruth Rendell and her Wexford series.
I believe I have a book by Sarah Caudwell somewhere on my shelves, but have yet to read anything by this author. It's been so long since I've read Marsh's books that I don't remember many of them that well, so you might be right. If I do get around to reading any, I'll see if I agree with you. You should try reading The Daughter of Time and Miss Pym Disposes, both by Tey. They are excellent reads. Caudwell's books are some of my favourites. They are light-hearted and funny, while still being intelligent. Something that is not usually found in a book that is about crime, but with her, it works very well (in my opinion anyway).
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Post by DanaShelbyChancey on Jul 24, 2024 12:57:19 GMT
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Post by Marv on Jul 26, 2024 18:29:58 GMT
I finally finished reading Stephen Fry's incredibly erudite and amusing trilogy: Mythos, Heroes, Troy. I love Greek Mythology so I enjoyed them very much. I've just started reading Ghost on the Throne (The Death of Alexander the Great and the Bloody Fight for His Empire) written by James Romm. I read Neil Gaimans Norse Mythology last year. If you haven't read that one yet you may enjoy it.
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Post by lostinlimbo on Jul 27, 2024 10:06:25 GMT
![](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRUhHFxp7-2WhcEZnFEBugym_i7FftKVzJ6zEgo3yRQgU7krzjBWzPhpGOq&s=10) The Magic Cottage by James Herbert
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Post by Morgana on Jul 27, 2024 13:39:38 GMT
I finally finished reading Stephen Fry's incredibly erudite and amusing trilogy: Mythos, Heroes, Troy. I love Greek Mythology so I enjoyed them very much. I've just started reading Ghost on the Throne (The Death of Alexander the Great and the Bloody Fight for His Empire) written by James Romm. I read Neil Gaimans Norse Mythology last year. If you haven't read that one yet you may enjoy it. I'm not a big fan of Gaiman but I might give it a try when I've run out of Greek mythology books to read.
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Post by gspdude on Jul 27, 2024 14:44:12 GMT
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Post by mmexis on Jul 29, 2024 1:39:24 GMT
Continuing my reading of First Nations fiction. This time YA and NOT related to the forthcoming Netflix film (although stories are similar) ![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YpYV2VEsL._SY445_SX342_.jpg) Αfter reading this, I don't know that I would use it for my class. Even though they are generally basketball crazy. Too much "play by play" of the games, almost too much terminology that would be weird for those who don't know/play basketball. Not enough of a romance story for the girls. Really wanted to like this, but no. Maybe independent or book circle groups.
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Post by alpha128 on Jul 30, 2024 2:15:48 GMT
As I noted here, I have now finished No Deals, Mr. Bond (1987). But James Bond will return in: ![https://i.etsystatic.com/24230381/r/il/0c539e/3736313905/il_1588xN.3736313905_5lpd.jpg](https://i.etsystatic.com/24230381/r/il/0c539e/3736313905/il_1588xN.3736313905_5lpd.jpg)
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Post by theravenking on Jul 30, 2024 14:35:53 GMT
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Post by CrepedCrusader on Aug 3, 2024 2:56:55 GMT
The Snowman's Children by Glen Hirshberg ![](https://files.catbox.moe/x257uw.jpg)
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Post by Captain Spencer on Aug 6, 2024 2:16:25 GMT
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Post by theravenking on Aug 8, 2024 8:39:29 GMT
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Post by gspdude on Aug 8, 2024 16:25:28 GMT
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Post by mmexis on Aug 9, 2024 2:47:37 GMT
Yet more indigenous material - this one for adults and part of a university alumni book club: ![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+Ewq01xFL._SL1500_.jpg)
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Post by CrepedCrusader on Aug 11, 2024 5:08:57 GMT
The Girl in the Eagle's Talons by Karin Smirnoff ![](https://files.catbox.moe/8ju35g.jpg)
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