tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post8952114827320094633..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: The Truth Behind the Lie by Sara LovestamLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-26929324057928910172019-08-21T18:51:49.670-05:002019-08-21T18:51:49.670-05:00I love books that are able to surprise me right up...I love books that are able to surprise me right up until the very last page, but all the way to the last line is pretty amazing. I just read one by Richard Russo (Chances Are) in which he revealed major plot details or character development in single sentences when you least expected them. I found myself going back and re-reading those sentences immediately to make sure that I understood them right. I suppose the danger is that someone reading a little too quickly would miss them completely - and they really were important.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-61341745647443649382019-08-21T14:30:23.485-05:002019-08-21T14:30:23.485-05:00Jeff, I wish I had traveled more when I was younge...Jeff, I wish I had traveled more when I was younger. Your stories about Scandinavia are fascinating. I would have appreciated the "Life Tour", and definitely the ice cream!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-46619187735728416982019-08-21T14:25:58.773-05:002019-08-21T14:25:58.773-05:00I haven't read much in the way of Scandinavian...I haven't read much in the way of Scandinavian mysteries, so I appreciate your suggestions, Donna!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-41630635358646144092019-08-21T11:56:32.979-05:002019-08-21T11:56:32.979-05:00Lesa, we've been there. We were impressed too...Lesa, we've been there. We were impressed too. Copenhagen has great ice cream! (That's not why we liked it, though it didn't hurt.) We went to Tivoli Gardens a couple of times. Also went on the "Life Tour" (can't remember the actual name) where they take you around showing you the "cradle to grave" care everyone gets there. We took a tour around the country, went to Roskilde and Kronborg Castle in Helsingor, better known as Hamlet's Castle. It is a short ride across the sound to Helsingborg, Sweden.<br /><br />We've also been to Stockholm once (we were in Copenhagen three times), and visited the Wasa (now called Vasa), a Swedish warship that sank in the harbor on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was brought up in 1961. And Skansen, the open-air museum.<br /><br />We also had a shorter visit to Oslo, home of Frogner Park and the amazing Vigeland Sculptures.<br /><br />So glad we traveled a lot when we were young and had more energy.<br />Jeff Meyersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093411926030586355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-22586814219238460732019-08-21T10:00:00.814-05:002019-08-21T10:00:00.814-05:00No I haven't been there. Both countries are f...No I haven't been there. Both countries are far more advanced re taking care of their citizens than the USA. All workers have unbelievable guaranteed vacation time, health care, senior homes etc. and this goes back many years. Of course, in Sweden they battle the elements which makes for good mysteries. Another writer I like is Jussi Adler Olsen (not sure if I spelled it correctly) don't know if you've read any of his but give him a try.donna from CTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-79787268610648406512019-08-21T09:45:43.132-05:002019-08-21T09:45:43.132-05:00I hope you enjoy it, Donna. More important - have ...I hope you enjoy it, Donna. More important - have you ever been to Denmark or Sweden? I haven't. Just curious.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-77765965254886650082019-08-21T09:27:05.749-05:002019-08-21T09:27:05.749-05:00Sounds like the kind of book I'd like - I just...Sounds like the kind of book I'd like - I just put a reserve in on it - book is on order. I like Scandinavian background stories. I worked for an importer and we dealt with Denmark and Sweden so I've always had an interest in the area.donna from CTnoreply@blogger.com