tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post3209661692441291189..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: Book Review - Lightning Strike; William Kent Krueger(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-89532407045341841352022-07-10T14:05:27.382-04:002022-07-10T14:05:27.382-04:00Kent Krueger is indeed an excellent writer who kno...Kent Krueger is indeed an excellent writer who knows how to draw the reader deep into his storyline. I want to read more and own a couple.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-5103432144089811092022-07-10T12:53:36.764-04:002022-07-10T12:53:36.764-04:00I agree with your assessment of this book and that...I agree with your assessment of this book and that Cork seemed too wise for his age but I forgave it because so much of the rest of the book was excellent. I've yet to continue the series though I fully intend to.<br />Terrie@Bookshelf JourneysTerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11989512064950173723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-29380366629330441362022-06-12T19:05:37.944-04:002022-06-12T19:05:37.944-04:00I hate to start a new series but, this is one that...I hate to start a new series but, this is one that seems worth it.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-87702152280129981642022-06-12T19:04:43.773-04:002022-06-12T19:04:43.773-04:00I will be wanting to read more like Ken but, I am ...I will be wanting to read more like Ken but, I am always a bit hesitant to start a new series.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-68461588986501586922022-06-09T19:26:26.267-04:002022-06-09T19:26:26.267-04:00I am interested to hear about his mysteries since ...I am interested to hear about his mysteries since I have enjoyed his contemporary fiction.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-81891323858547788542022-06-08T17:15:16.365-04:002022-06-08T17:15:16.365-04:00Ken simply loves this series--He read this one, an...Ken simply loves this series--He read this one, and is up to #9 or #10 in the rest of the series. Glad it was a good read for you.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-65566486771209620142022-06-07T07:22:17.572-04:002022-06-07T07:22:17.572-04:00He is very talented.He is very talented.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-32407270573384692432022-06-07T07:21:54.515-04:002022-06-07T07:21:54.515-04:00Yes, I hope to begin this series perhaps in fall.Yes, I hope to begin this series perhaps in fall.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-41541625245476290332022-06-07T07:20:39.039-04:002022-06-07T07:20:39.039-04:00I definitely plan to read the series, perhaps fall...I definitely plan to read the series, perhaps fall/winter would be a good time.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-43751027048261565472022-06-06T12:07:47.052-04:002022-06-06T12:07:47.052-04:00I should read more of Krueger. He's really ver...I should read more of Krueger. He's really very good. Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-15567133225957537232022-06-06T11:02:57.390-04:002022-06-06T11:02:57.390-04:00I loved Ordinary Grace, too, and have been conside...I loved Ordinary Grace, too, and have been considering his Cork O'Connor series. Glad you enjoyed this one.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-64943814840530640122022-06-05T22:18:13.121-04:002022-06-05T22:18:13.121-04:00I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I've wanted...I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I've wanted to start this series ever since I read This Tender Land. I follow William Kent Krueger all over social media. He seems wonderful!Book of Secretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259592113584639013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-22350120347001011522022-06-05T19:47:36.539-04:002022-06-05T19:47:36.539-04:00I plan to read more as well now. Great writing.I plan to read more as well now. Great writing.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-59702604634568809682022-06-05T19:47:09.059-04:002022-06-05T19:47:09.059-04:00Blogger is dreadful Greg; it's not you it'...Blogger is dreadful Greg; it's not you it's Blogger LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-89981602703470520662022-06-05T17:28:56.552-04:002022-06-05T17:28:56.552-04:00My comments have been disappearing on a lot of blo...My comments have been disappearing on a lot of blogs lately, too, Greg. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-27457901027890698362022-06-05T04:23:56.252-04:002022-06-05T04:23:56.252-04:00I seriously need to get back to WKK's books. I...I seriously need to get back to WKK's books. I read the first in the Cork O'Connor series, loved it and somehow have not read any more, which is ridiculous. I love the sound of this too. Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-14716747439726807122022-06-05T01:28:27.047-04:002022-06-05T01:28:27.047-04:00Looks like my comment disappeared- or maybe it wil...Looks like my comment disappeared- or maybe it will pop up and this will be a duplicate. If so, please disregard. :) I seem to have trouble commenting on some blogs. anyway- this looks quite good, and what a cover. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-53863875258093311972022-06-04T19:37:09.991-04:002022-06-04T19:37:09.991-04:00I've read two of Krueger's Cork O'Conn...I've read two of Krueger's Cork O'Connor books and really enjoyed them. He's a good writer. I like that this book gives you a look at Cork's life at a younger age. Can't wait to read it. :) Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-87938687363615517992022-06-04T18:57:30.951-04:002022-06-04T18:57:30.951-04:00That sounds like a really interesting story.That sounds like a really interesting story.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-66086197398878369832022-06-04T17:53:00.277-04:002022-06-04T17:53:00.277-04:00I thought Ordinary Grace was wonderful and unfortu...I thought Ordinary Grace was wonderful and unfortunately just haven't gotten around to another of his novels. Looking forward to this one!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-53938085985497054122022-06-04T17:08:18.070-04:002022-06-04T17:08:18.070-04:00I read the very earliest Cork O'Connor books y...I read the very earliest Cork O'Connor books years ago but never continued with this series. I really enjoyed them and how human and flawed Cork comes off. This sounds interesting and a bit intense. I need to go back to the beginning and start over with this series.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-6355832821588319712022-06-04T14:38:19.981-04:002022-06-04T14:38:19.981-04:00Yes, his writing has real depth, I think this woul...Yes, his writing has real depth, I think this would be a great series to focus on. I was going to try and fill in my missing Louise Penny, now I've only read 1/3 to 1/2 book I haven't been motivated to change that lately.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-58190052192427368702022-06-04T14:36:30.523-04:002022-06-04T14:36:30.523-04:00Yes, his writing seems to have substance which is ...Yes, his writing seems to have substance which is something that has been missing from some new authors I've tried.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-70894244833081665672022-06-04T14:35:43.975-04:002022-06-04T14:35:43.975-04:00It does sound like a promising series.It does sound like a promising series.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-69741832241760566632022-06-04T11:27:48.237-04:002022-06-04T11:27:48.237-04:00I've only read one of the Cork O'Connor my...I've only read one of the Cork O'Connor mysteries (the first in the series) and would like to read this one. Maybe once I'm all caught up on Deborah Crombie's series, I'll start reading this one. Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.com