The worst well known female crime writer - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T18:32:49Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:80271?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A81406&feed=yes&xn_auth=noQuite true. But I think there…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-11-07:537324:Comment:907002007-11-07T22:13:44.236ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Quite true. But I think there are probably many, many worse books than hers. The thing that is infuriating is that she still has bestseller status. And that will tell us all we need to know about readers.
Quite true. But I think there are probably many, many worse books than hers. The thing that is infuriating is that she still has bestseller status. And that will tell us all we need to know about readers. She definitely wasn't mine ei…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-17:537324:Comment:825462007-10-17T11:03:37.388ZSunnie Gillhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/sunniefromoz
She definitely wasn't mine either.<br />
The drug sniffing cat book was pretty dire. As it was review copy I felt obliged to read it from go to whoa.
She definitely wasn't mine either.<br />
The drug sniffing cat book was pretty dire. As it was review copy I felt obliged to read it from go to whoa. Yes, I was a bit surprised to…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-17:537324:Comment:825242007-10-17T10:13:28.668ZLaura Roothttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/mallard
Yes, I was a bit surprised to see Toni Morrison mentioned! I thought Beloved was fascinating - not as a crime novel though, but as a meditation on the effects of slavery on the psyche. In particular how family ties could be ripped apart at the whim of the owner.
Yes, I was a bit surprised to see Toni Morrison mentioned! I thought Beloved was fascinating - not as a crime novel though, but as a meditation on the effects of slavery on the psyche. In particular how family ties could be ripped apart at the whim of the owner. Sounds like an unusual twist…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-17:537324:Comment:825222007-10-17T10:12:24.695ZLaura Roothttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/mallard
Sounds like an unusual twist on the cat cozy genre there :). Never tried Martina Cole, she doesn't sound my cup of tea.
Sounds like an unusual twist on the cat cozy genre there :). Never tried Martina Cole, she doesn't sound my cup of tea. Completely agree. Some absolu…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-17:537324:Comment:825192007-10-17T10:11:25.096ZLaura Roothttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/mallard
Completely agree. Some absolutely stunning early books though.
Completely agree. Some absolutely stunning early books though. Has anyone tried Martina Cole…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-17:537324:Comment:824662007-10-17T07:26:02.282ZSunnie Gillhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/sunniefromoz
Has anyone tried Martina Cole? I read one of her books for review. About 200 pages too long and overegging the pudding . She spent 2 pages describing the marriage of a London criminal. The fact he was unfaithful, the circumstances under which he was unfaithful, his attitude to the girl/s in question, theirs to him and what his wife thought.<br />
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Three was a passage in the book where rivals broke into the family home and beat someone to death. The author described it from the points of view of…
Has anyone tried Martina Cole? I read one of her books for review. About 200 pages too long and overegging the pudding . She spent 2 pages describing the marriage of a London criminal. The fact he was unfaithful, the circumstances under which he was unfaithful, his attitude to the girl/s in question, theirs to him and what his wife thought.<br />
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Three was a passage in the book where rivals broke into the family home and beat someone to death. The author described it from the points of view of everyone there. Trouble is they all saw the same thing and no one added anything new.<br />
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My most recent stinker is a pair of authors who called themselves The Mulgray Twins. British customs officer who has a drug sniffing cat!!. Need I say more? Sometimes I'm astounded by wh…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-16:537324:Comment:821542007-10-16T23:05:39.805ZJulie Lomoehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/julielomoe
Sometimes I'm astounded by what gets published, both by well known authors who are running out of steam and by less well known writers who managed to land a contract with a reputable house. But I'd never post their names here - I'd consider it bad karma. Rather, I study their work to learn more about what doesn't work and why. I make heavy use of the library. And I agree with some of the previous posters - why pick on women?
Sometimes I'm astounded by what gets published, both by well known authors who are running out of steam and by less well known writers who managed to land a contract with a reputable house. But I'd never post their names here - I'd consider it bad karma. Rather, I study their work to learn more about what doesn't work and why. I make heavy use of the library. And I agree with some of the previous posters - why pick on women? I am a bit puzzled as to why…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-14:537324:Comment:814062007-10-14T21:53:58.029ZJanet McClellanhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Jemmers
I am a bit puzzled as to why you have decided to speak disparagingly about any author, most particularly start a little tiff about female authors. Your question appears to me to be disingenuous and divisive. Perhaps you could let us know what you have published so we might become more familiar with what you refer to as your original writings.
I am a bit puzzled as to why you have decided to speak disparagingly about any author, most particularly start a little tiff about female authors. Your question appears to me to be disingenuous and divisive. Perhaps you could let us know what you have published so we might become more familiar with what you refer to as your original writings. Quite true. Ruined by money?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-10-11:537324:Comment:806022007-10-11T21:15:49.477ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Quite true. Ruined by money?
Quite true. Ruined by money?