Does anyone else choose books by the locales in them? - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T13:59:16Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/does-anyone-else-choose-books?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A314855&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI set my novels in locations…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-05-27:537324:Comment:3435192012-05-27T22:20:59.110ZJen Hilbornehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JenHilborne
<p>I set my novels in locations I know and love (San Francisco, and Oxfordshire, England). I don't generally pick books to read based on their locale, although I did stumble across one staged in my home county and I loved it for the memories it evoked. </p>
<p>I set my novels in locations I know and love (San Francisco, and Oxfordshire, England). I don't generally pick books to read based on their locale, although I did stumble across one staged in my home county and I loved it for the memories it evoked. </p> I wonder how big a factor thi…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-02-12:537324:Comment:3311862012-02-12T20:01:15.518ZCammy May Hunnicutthttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/CammyMayHunnicutt
<p>I wonder how big a factor this is with people. Obviously means nothing in James Bond-type international gadding-about stories.</p>
<p>I was just posting to Susan Fleet about Martin Cruz Smith's astrounding in depth depictions of cultures and societies. He has that whole Renko series in Russia, of course (which sometimes leads to other places, like Alaska and Siberia), Havana Bay, Rose in Ireland, December 6 in Japan (and many forget his early work about the gypsy cop). Thing is, he can…</p>
<p>I wonder how big a factor this is with people. Obviously means nothing in James Bond-type international gadding-about stories.</p>
<p>I was just posting to Susan Fleet about Martin Cruz Smith's astrounding in depth depictions of cultures and societies. He has that whole Renko series in Russia, of course (which sometimes leads to other places, like Alaska and Siberia), Havana Bay, Rose in Ireland, December 6 in Japan (and many forget his early work about the gypsy cop). Thing is, he can evoke a locale as well as anybody out there, but doesn't stick to one.</p>
<p>If yo just want books about Russia or Cuba, you miss a lot.</p> I spent a little time across…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-01-04:537324:Comment:3259432012-01-04T23:11:31.176ZHunter Emkayhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/HunterEmkay
<p>I spent a little time across most of the islands of Hawaii, and the Big Island was by far my favourite - all those dark volcanic rocks which tourists used to provide a background for their names and messages written in bright white coral and stones. An awesome setting for any writing. Thanks for reminding me.</p>
<p>I spent a little time across most of the islands of Hawaii, and the Big Island was by far my favourite - all those dark volcanic rocks which tourists used to provide a background for their names and messages written in bright white coral and stones. An awesome setting for any writing. Thanks for reminding me.</p> Hey Stuart!
I've read them…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-06:537324:Comment:3175002011-10-06T07:04:52.671ZJames Fouchehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JamesFouche
<p>Hey Stuart!</p>
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<p>I've read them across the board (or across the map), but I do like books that allow me a frame reference. Having been to a certain country or city gives the benefit of familiarity. Sadly, this backfires at times. I notice things that could not be, flaws, tiny errors the authors manipulated for the sake of convenience or simply to cut corners.</p>
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<p>Another side of me likes to dabble with the unknown. I enjoy tackling something set in a different country…</p>
<p>Hey Stuart!</p>
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<p>I've read them across the board (or across the map), but I do like books that allow me a frame reference. Having been to a certain country or city gives the benefit of familiarity. Sadly, this backfires at times. I notice things that could not be, flaws, tiny errors the authors manipulated for the sake of convenience or simply to cut corners.</p>
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<p>Another side of me likes to dabble with the unknown. I enjoy tackling something set in a different country with a different voice. I get to experience a different judicial system, a different caliber of corrupt cops, different mentalities, third world maniacal characters without clear origin for their madness, etc.</p>
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<p>A perfect example is A Touch of Danger by James Jones. It's a great crime book set in the Greek Islands. I've never been there, but it's on my to-do list.</p>
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<p>James</p> Thanks, you're city has been…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-09-22:537324:Comment:3155472011-09-22T01:01:13.371ZStuart Matthew Davishttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StuartMatthewDavis
<p>Thanks, you're city has been good to me so far.</p>
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<p>Thanks, you're city has been good to me so far.</p>
<p> </p> Yes, Child is very good at ca…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-09-20:537324:Comment:3153902011-09-20T13:58:53.501ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Yes, Child is very good at catching the flavor of American cities and towns.
Yes, Child is very good at catching the flavor of American cities and towns. Lee Child had his character R…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-09-19:537324:Comment:3153192011-09-19T23:41:48.480ZGaile Hugheshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/GaileHughes
Lee Child had his character Reacher do a stint in Texas - Echo Burning (No five in the series), there may have been more. Child's locale descriptions are quite well done. IMO
Lee Child had his character Reacher do a stint in Texas - Echo Burning (No five in the series), there may have been more. Child's locale descriptions are quite well done. IMO I do. I get into a London moo…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-09-19:537324:Comment:3152762011-09-19T14:42:38.496ZJohn Michael Brantinghamhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnMichaelBrantingham
I do. I get into a London mood or a LA mood or some other mood and read for that place. I love the books of the desert south west.
I do. I get into a London mood or a LA mood or some other mood and read for that place. I love the books of the desert south west. I live in Houston, born and r…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-09-17:537324:Comment:3148552011-09-17T03:35:41.123ZStacyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StacyDeanne
<p>I live in Houston, born and raised. Welcome to the Bayou City AKA Clutch City!</p>
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<p>No I don't pick books by the locales. Where they are located means nothing to me personally. I just care about the story but of course it makes it more interesting when it takes place in my hometown or home state.</p>
<p><br></br>Can't think of any Texas-based books off the top of my head though. I will definitely list some if I think of them.</p>
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<p>Glad you're picking up that vibe!…</p>
<p>I live in Houston, born and raised. Welcome to the Bayou City AKA Clutch City!</p>
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<p>No I don't pick books by the locales. Where they are located means nothing to me personally. I just care about the story but of course it makes it more interesting when it takes place in my hometown or home state.</p>
<p><br/>Can't think of any Texas-based books off the top of my head though. I will definitely list some if I think of them.</p>
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<p>Glad you're picking up that vibe! LOL!</p>
<p><br/>Best Wishes!<br/><a href="http://www.stacy-deanne.net" target="_blank">http://www.stacy-deanne.net</a></p> The locale I write about is t…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-09-08:537324:Comment:3137332011-09-08T02:14:34.075ZJed Powerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JedPower
The locale I write about is the locale I'd like to to read about, but can't find anything...Hampton Beach, NH.
The locale I write about is the locale I'd like to to read about, but can't find anything...Hampton Beach, NH.