Ian Rankin

[scottishbookworm]

Anyone read the books of Scotland's good crime writer?

[Angel]

I've only read one - Dead Souls and I have a further 2 in my TBR pile. I quite enjoyed this book

[Louiseog]

I've read quite a few, including his most recent Fleshmarket Close. They are quite good! Like the books better than the TV adaptation with Ken Stott who is not how he should be!

[Michelle]

How about you, sbw (well, it's shorter than your full username! hehe).. have you read any?

[Louiseog]

I've read quite a few, including his most recent Fleshmarket Close. They are quite good! Like the books better than the TV adaptation with Ken Stott who is not how he should be!
Although tonight he is better

[scottishbookworm]

read many ian rankin titles


fleshmarket close
deadsouls
the falls
set in darkness
mortal causes
the black book
The naming of the dead

[Sugar]

I read the first one, Knots and Crosses, and while I enjoyed it I have never felt strongly enough to come back to the next one (pretty much the same as my most recent read - the first crime novel by Kathy Reichs).

Ian Rankin will, however, remain on my list of someone to read if I run out of other authors!

[scottishbookworm]

The Naming of the Dead http://www.ianrankin.net/assets/images/spacer.gif G8 ... George Bush ... Rebus ...
The Naming of the Dead promises a potent mix of action and politics, set against a backdrop of the most devastating week in recent British history.
Set in July 2005 when the G8 leaders gathered in Scotland. Facing daily marches, demonstrations, and scuffles, the police are at full stretch. Detective Inspector John Rebus, however, has been sidelined, until the apparent suicide of an MP coincides with clues that a serial killer may be on the loose. The authorities are keen to hush up both, for fear of overshadowing a meeting of global importance – but Rebus has never been one to stick to the rules, and when his colleague Siobhan Clarke finds herself hunting down the identity of the riot cop who assaulted her mother, it looks as though Rebus and Clarke may be up pitted against both sides in the conflict.





Released on the 18th of October 2006


ISBN-10: 0752868586 (http://www.orionbooks.co.uk/linkEANtoAmazon.aspx?ISBN=9780752868585) ISBN-13: 9780752868585 (http://www.orionbooks.co.uk/linkEANtoAmazon.aspx?ISBN=9780752868585)



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[kitty]

Sounds really good, ive just finished reading my first book of his Black and Blue. I must admit I wasnt really greatly impressed, but would like to try more of his.

[scottishbookworm]

you will like this book if you have read his previous work.

which as I've read you have so I'm sure you will in this case will be gratefully impressed with this book that I've mentioned which will be turned in to a tv drama sometime this year I read it in the Scottish press.

Actually 4 of Ian rankin's books will be turned in to Tv dramas "NAming the dead" is including on the list.

the novels are

knots and crosses
naming the dead
resurrection man
book No4 hasn't yet been decided


here is the press article regarding this story

it's from the glasgow evening times


http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display.var.1166226.0.0.php



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[Purple Poppy]

This sounds really good. I haven't read any of Ian Rankin, but I recently bought two (can't remember which ones) and OH is reading one at the moment. This would be particularly appealing as its set during a period that was covered on local as well as national news. I'll be interested to see what others think.

[scottishbookworm]

what's your favourite Ian rankin book?

mine I'd have to say is "Fleshmarket close" that was a good story

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[Roger53]

My favourite is probably Black and Blue, followed by Dead Souls and Set In Darkness. I hope this doesn't affect Kitty's opinion of Ian Rankin.

[Michelle]

Two Ian Rankin threads merged.

[Purple Poppy]

Since I last posted to this thread in Feb my other half has devoured about eight IR books, (all Rebus), and he loves them. I am looking forward to reading them, but am currently bogged down under an ever threatening landslide of TBR books.

Has anyone else noticed how alike Ian Rankin and avid Tennant are? They could be the same person....or twins!
Pp.

[Nici76]

I have Dead Souls on mt TBR pile - looking forward to reading it!

[FishAndChips]

Bought Knots and Crosses the other weekend. Have a friend who loves this author and have been meaning to try him for a while so will hopefully read this in the next few months.

[NiceguyEddie]

For me, Resurrection Men was the best one.

[NiceguyEddie]

The question is what happen to Rebus after the book after next (I think). As they are all in real time, Rebus is just a year away from retirement from the police.

My best guess is that Siobhan will become the main focus, with Rebus as a "consultant". Or he could become a private eye.

I really like his books. At times they are laugh out loud funny. I don't know if anyone remembers the scene in Naming of the Dead where Rebus and "Big Ger" McCafferty are watching the local politician speak & "Big Ger" makes an observation? I can't repeat it on here, but it is one of the funniest lines ever by Rankin!

[Ruth]

I've read the first three Rebus novels, and have several of the rest of them on my tbr. If you like Ian Rankin, you might also like Mark Billingham - his Tom Thorne novels are great!

[scottishbookworm]

I've read the first three Rebus novels, and have several of the rest of them on my tbr. If you like Ian Rankin, you might also like Mark Billingham - his Tom Thorne novels are great!thanks ruth!

I'll give those writers a view!:friends0:

[Merflerher]

I've just bought Naming of the Dead. Haven't read any for some time, I read most of his Rebus books in quick succession about five years ago, so quickly that I can't distinguish them! In fact my son who was still at primary school then, drew a picture of me reading an Ian Rankin book with the caption "Mum's always reading"!!
I started reading them after I saw the televisation of Black and Blue, with John Hanna playing Rebus - I reckon he was much better than Ken Stott, in fact I always visualise Rebus as John Hanna when I'm reading.

[scottishbookworm]

I've just bought Naming of the Dead. Haven't read any for some time, I read most of his Rebus books in quick succession about five years ago, so quickly that I can't distinguish them! In fact my son who was still at primary school then, drew a picture of me reading an Ian Rankin book with the caption "Mum's always reading"!!
I started reading them after I saw the televisation of Black and Blue, with John Hanna playing Rebus - I reckon he was much better than Ken Stott, in fact I always visualise Rebus as John Hanna when I'm reading.John hannah was the original rebus until ken stott stepped into his shoes.

[aromaannie]

I've read a lot of his books but really struggled with the last one I read not enjoying it at all. I've decided that I think they're not for me

[darlyn]

I've just bought Naming of the Dead. Haven't read any for some time, I read most of his Rebus books in quick succession about five years ago, so quickly that I can't distinguish them! In fact my son who was still at primary school then, drew a picture of me reading an Ian Rankin book with the caption "Mum's always reading"!!
I started reading them after I saw the televisation of Black and Blue, with John Hanna playing Rebus - I reckon he was much better than Ken Stott, in fact I always visualise Rebus as John Hanna when I'm reading.


i too read about 5 of the 'Rebus' books close together a few years ago, i am about 6 chapters into naming the dead at the moment and finding it very slow going

[scottishbookworm]

I'm on Ian rankin's forum and I've heard that "The Naming of the dead" will be on tv.
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to Join his forum go to


www.ianrankin.net

[Hazeltree]

I read a few of his from the library a few years ago - I can't remember which titles but I did enjoy them.

I think it might have been Ian Rankin who wrote under a different name as well, although I may be getting confused with someone else. :lol: Does it ring any bells for anyone? I remember really enjoying the book, but can't remember the name of the author or the title of the book! I was pregnant at the time and I've had 2 more since then - no chance of remembering anything!!!:thud:

Sorry for the ramble - hope it makes sense ;)

[NiceguyEddie]

I think it might have been Ian Rankin who wrote under a different name as well, although I may be getting confused with someone else.

He used the pseudonym Jack Harvey on one or two. Was it Blood Hunt? It was quite a decent thriller anyway.

Re: his website forum. I found that a couple of years ago, but it keeps getting taken down for some reason. For weeks or months at a time.

[Hazeltree]

Yes! It was Blood Hunt! :yahoo:

I remember really enjoying it.

[Roger53]

I have read them all now, except the latest, Exit Music, which has not yet arrived at the library. I think the ones in the middle of the series are the best, from Tooth and Nail to the Falls, for instance. But anyone who has only read Knots and Crosses, and been disappointed, should persevere as the later ones are much better.

I have not yet read Blood Hunt, but Witch Hunt was excellent, while Bleeding Hearts was not so good, but certainly different subject matter.

As for Ken Stott as opposed to John Hanna, I also think of John Hanna when I read the books. Ken Stott might be the right shape, and no doubt a good actor, but I wonder if the person who wrote or directed or produced the series actually read the books? Something missing there, though the actresses playing Gil Templer and Siobahn certainly fill the bill.

I always look forward to an appearance by Big Ger. Big Ger and the Strawman. What a pair!

[FishAndChips]

I have just started Knots and Crosses and so far I really like this author. I'm looking forward to getting my teeth into this series.

[scottishbookworm]

I'm reading his latest book "Exit music" and as always it's great to read!

it's a masterpiece of writing that's what I would say about Ian rankin's work.

[Welshman]

I have read many of the Rankin books and generally enjoyed them as an uncomplicated easy read. Over the series of books he expands Rebus in a way that is only partially plausible, though in the current climate of public accountability I am not sure Rebus would survive reviews and professional appraisals in the police force. This was one of the reasons I was (and remain) particularly attracted to 'Resurrection Men' though the book twisted into a different area from the one I hoped.

Having appeared quite critical of his work I would like to emphasise I think his work is fun and I did enjoy it - just be prepared to not take too many reality checks when you read.