happyanddandy Posted April 16, 2007 Posted April 16, 2007 This is the second of her Jackson Brodie murder mysteries and it is a very enjoyable read. It is set in Edinburgh during the festival and those of you familiar with the region and venue will recognize the descriptions of various landmarks probably adding to the enjoyment. Atkinson describes her characters in great detail and there are several who have different stories to relate that interconnect in a very clever way indeed. You have to concentrate and remind yourself who is who especially at the beginning. It's best to read chunks at a time otherwise you can lose the thread. Still one of my favourite authors:D Quote
JudyB Posted April 16, 2007 Posted April 16, 2007 I thought Case Histories was brilliant - I think she writes a good detective story - looking forward to One Good Turn. Quote
Renniemist Posted April 16, 2007 Posted April 16, 2007 I Like Kate Atkinson and have One Good Turn sitting on my shelf at the moment. I am looking forward to reading it. Quote
Polka Dot Rock Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 I adored this book! Definitely going to end up being a highlight of my reading year. I bought it my mum for Christmas as she loves Kate Atkinson, and I've bought her Case Histories for her upcoming birthday. Do you think she'll do anymore 'Jackson Brodie' novels? I hope so! EDIT: I'd also like to point out that One Good Turn was especially amazing for me as I don't read crime novels!! Quote
happyanddandy Posted April 17, 2007 Author Posted April 17, 2007 I adored this book! Definitely going to end up being a highlight of my reading year. I bought it my mum for Christmas as she loves Kate Atkinson, and I've bought her Case Histories for her upcoming birthday. Do you think she'll do anymore 'Jackson Brodie' novels? I hope so! EDIT: I'd also like to point out that One Good Turn was especially amazing for me as I don't read crime novels!! I usually would not choose crime novels either - I don't like reading about violence especially, and that bit in the book did put me off a bit. Having read 'Behind the Scenes at the Museum' and loving it spurred me on to read 'Case Histories' and 'One Good Turn' and I'm so glad I did. I think she will go on to write more as they are so successful and maybe she will use the female policewoman Louise as the main character. Quote
Polka Dot Rock Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 I think she will go on to write more as they are so successful and maybe she will use the female policewoman Louise as the main character. I'd love it if she did use Louise - I thought she was hilarious! And very sympathetic too... When she was thinking about her old cat and then when he died... Oh I had a tear in my eye! Quote
happyanddandy Posted April 17, 2007 Author Posted April 17, 2007 I'd love it if she did use Louise - I thought she was hilarious! And very sympathetic too... When she was thinking about her old cat and then when he died... Oh I had a tear in my eye! Yes me too and the bit about her 14 year old really made me chuckle and to empathise with my my own 14 year old. It really did hit the spot!! Quote
Polka Dot Rock Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 (Off topic, but since you started the thread: I noticed that you're reading Jodi Picoult - I read a really good article/interview yesterday you may be interested in. Find it here) Quote
happyanddandy Posted April 17, 2007 Author Posted April 17, 2007 (Off topic, but since you started the thread: I noticed that you're reading Jodi Picoult - I read a really good article/interview yesterday you may be interested in. Find it here) Yes I am already riveted with JP which I started yesterday. Gosh thanks for that article - it was really interesting and topical what with the school shooting in the USA. I don't have a Sunday paper as I usually haven't finished Saturdays Guardian! I shall look forward to her new book - sounds as though it might be like 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'. Quote
Inver Posted May 8, 2007 Posted May 8, 2007 Thanks for the review....just added to my wish list on Bookcrossing. Quote
NiceguyEddie Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 I loved this book. I read Case Histories when it came out and couldn't wait to read this one. The main character reminded me somewhat of Rebus. Am I right in saying that her previous books were more... how shall I put this... aimed at the female reader? Quote
chesilbeach Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 I've got this on my TBR pile, but I haven't read Case Histories - do I need to read that first, or can I plough straight into One Good Turn? Quote
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