tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post1843705857282049889..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: Shut Your Eyes Tight by John VerdonLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-40721191053635837802014-01-02T09:16:10.026-06:002014-01-02T09:16:10.026-06:00Carol, I hope you enjoy the rest of the book, and ...Carol, I hope you enjoy the rest of the book, and don't let an error bother you. It's been so long since I read it that I really can't comment, unless Hector was only living there part of the week. It did say on the days he was there, so maybe he was only there four days a week.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-35347202187706406222014-01-02T04:34:57.229-06:002014-01-02T04:34:57.229-06:00It's January 2, 2014 in Tasmania, and I've...It's January 2, 2014 in Tasmania, and I've begun this book. O.K. so far, but I've been driven crazy by a total slip-up by the editor and/or proofreader in Chapter 12."...Hector Flores...was working in and around the house seven days a week ......In late August he asked if.....he might be allowed to occupy a small.... cottage on the days he was here. ....I agreed,....he began living in it, approximately four days a week...." Huh? Seven days becomes four? - This jumped out at me - how unbelievably careless of the author, proof-reader and editor....so disappointing. Otherwise, the book looks good thus far....Carol Brill,<br />Tasmania.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-16991464584327100502011-08-20T10:24:43.957-05:002011-08-20T10:24:43.957-05:00Stacy,
I love your phrasing of that, "You we...Stacy,<br /><br />I love your phrasing of that, "You were hoping it would remove itself." Liked the characters, not the violence.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-74494752802618286522011-08-20T10:24:01.850-05:002011-08-20T10:24:01.850-05:00I did like to see Gurney's character develop, ...I did like to see Gurney's character develop, Heather. But, I've had enough of the very graphic violence for right now. I need a few traditional mysteries.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-83489954337441095022011-08-20T10:23:12.488-05:002011-08-20T10:23:12.488-05:00kathy d. - You were reading Leighton Gage's bo...kathy d. - You were reading Leighton Gage's book, weren't you? I love his books, but you do have to be prepared for the graphic violence. I agree. It's better to not read the books late at night.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-51941459542968823272011-08-19T23:35:26.607-05:002011-08-19T23:35:26.607-05:00I really liked this one,too, for the same reasons ...I really liked this one,too, for the same reasons you did. Gurney is such a great character. I did find the graphic storyline very icky and was hoping it would resove itself so I didn't have to read anymore about it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-45379215644321104162011-08-15T20:35:23.147-05:002011-08-15T20:35:23.147-05:00I like that the author continues to developed the ...I like that the author continues to developed the story between the detective and his wife.<br /><br />Thanks for being a part of the tour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-65474601888509758202011-08-12T04:59:39.600-05:002011-08-12T04:59:39.600-05:00Is Think of a Number this sick and creepy? I was ...Is Think of a Number this sick and creepy? I was fascinated by the puzzle involving numbers when I read about the book.<br /><br />I'm reading a book set in Brazil now, good story, characters, not creepy. But the violence kept me up all night one night this week, did not get one minute of sleep.<br /><br />I have to remember if I read anything like this, it can't be late at night and I have to skip the graphic violence. <br /><br />That's how I read Vol. I and II of Stieg Larsson's trilogy, just skimmed or skipped over some paragraphs or sections that were too much. When I watched the movies of those volumes, I walked out of the room or fast-forwarded through them.<br /><br />Everyone has their own tolerance level for this sort of writing. I don't get the creepy, sick stuff though. Why is it necessary? We can read about a murder and a villain and use our imaginations. Hints, clues, references can be given without vivid descriptions.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-27580001873806996542011-08-11T20:01:54.358-05:002011-08-11T20:01:54.358-05:00You don't have to have read the earlier one, K...You don't have to have read the earlier one, Karen, but it helps. I'm afraid, though, since I read the other one a year ago, I couldn't remember much about the earlier case. So, it really doesn't matter. I was almost as in the dark about that one as you will be.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-36995599411782508342011-08-11T20:00:41.521-05:002011-08-11T20:00:41.521-05:00I was a little exasperated with Madeleine in this ...I was a little exasperated with Madeleine in this one,Caite, but I think the state of his marriage is one of the important parts of the book.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-25505449011207783522011-08-10T17:03:04.045-05:002011-08-10T17:03:04.045-05:00I like reading these kind of thrillers periodicall...I like reading these kind of thrillers periodically. Do I need to read Think of a Number first in order to fully understand Dave Gurney?Karen Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879661976460705463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-11213152499964054162011-08-10T15:17:41.549-05:002011-08-10T15:17:41.549-05:00I think you liked it more than I did...the endless...I think you liked it more than I did...the endless talk about his marriage got on my nerves.caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-66663852378420860652011-08-10T11:49:13.977-05:002011-08-10T11:49:13.977-05:00Marce,
You crack me up. Sick, creepy, puzzle. You...Marce,<br /><br />You crack me up. Sick, creepy, puzzle. You're going to love these books!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-89932354011975392412011-08-10T11:41:37.257-05:002011-08-10T11:41:37.257-05:00I have to admit, Liz, I'm getting a little tir...I have to admit, Liz, I'm getting a little tired of them. I think I'm going to back off for a while.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-81576093725645734912011-08-10T11:41:03.616-05:002011-08-10T11:41:03.616-05:00I totally understand, Elizabeth. I have a book tom...I totally understand, Elizabeth. I have a book tomorrow that might be more your cup of tea. (Or, maybe I should say, coffee.)Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-54441153486564862062011-08-10T09:33:18.370-05:002011-08-10T09:33:18.370-05:00My stamina for graphic violence or twisted minds s...My stamina for graphic violence or twisted minds seems to be low, despite (or perhaps because of) reading two of the Stieg Larsson trilogy. Think I'll pass on Think of a Number and Shut Your Eyes Tight. Thanks for the warning.Liz V.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-6767761888327213802011-08-10T09:22:42.014-05:002011-08-10T09:22:42.014-05:00I'm such a chicken that I wouldn't be able...I'm such a chicken that I wouldn't be able to stomach it...but it sounds like an amazing read for braver readers!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-51212519882974421222011-08-10T07:49:24.786-05:002011-08-10T07:49:24.786-05:00This one sounds so good, I have got to pick up the...This one sounds so good, I have got to pick up the 1st one. Sick, creepy, puzzle, I am so on to this one. Maybe I will read the 2 books together, hmmmMarcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136238772526246675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-21732456099762606632011-08-10T07:13:49.832-05:002011-08-10T07:13:49.832-05:00It is a dilemma, kathy. Here's the good thing....It is a dilemma, kathy. Here's the good thing. I'm reading a terrific traditional mystery to review tomorrow.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-89306326340391014062011-08-10T05:51:44.192-05:002011-08-10T05:51:44.192-05:00What a dilemma! A good bit of writing with sick c...What a dilemma! A good bit of writing with sick characters and what sounds like morbid and violent plot twists.<br /><br />Not my thing, but I am thinking of reading his first book which your post reminds me to read.kathy d.noreply@blogger.com