Elizabeth George

[itsmeagain]

Agree entirely Virginia. She displays great talent in all of her work to be fair.

[LittleW]

I think it shows great talent to be able to write in such a way as to make one believe the author is from that country when in fact, she is not.

So true! I couldn't believe it at first when I learned that she isn't English!

[itsmeagain]

Just check out her knowledge of English street slang,in the one titled What happened before he shot her , or similar.

[SiameseCat]

I read two of hers maybe 15 years ago. I love the first one. The second one, I vaguely remember was about a crazy violinist or pianist. It was still well written, but the particular kind of insanity put me off. But this is all a bit foggy now. Should I try again?

[itsmeagain]

Yes by all means. She is a good author all round, in my book.

[SiameseCat]

I suppose I can go to the library to play it safe ...

[itsmeagain]

The one about the disturbed violinist was a laboured read, due entirely to the long italicized ravings in letters to his psychiatrist. Other books are better, that was good otherwise too.

Edited December 30, 2014 by itsmeagain

[SiameseCat]

The one about the disturbed violinist was a laboured read, due entirely to the long italicizes ravings in letters to his psychiatrist. Other books are better, that was good otherwise too.

Thanks for reminding me. It's been a while. I just remembered the unpleasant aftertaste. I'll give her another go. Even though I'm in the mood for more exciting locations ...

[itsmeagain]

In pursuit of the Proper sinner is poor overall. Just read it, and it took me ages. Dull, slow, just something tedious about the entire thing.

[JeanW]

I was given her new one (A Banquet of Consequences) for Christmas and will start it as soon as I've finished what I'm reading. I read and enjoyed all her books over many years up until about one in 2006 (What Happened Before he Shot Her) when I thought she'd gone off quite a bit. A lot of it written in Jamaican dialect. However, I did try again and they picked up after that.

[Virginia]

I'm reading it know. Just got through the intro of characters. Looks like l might enjoy spending time with these people!

[Sakura]

I loved most of the Inspector Lynley series, but I thought it kinda got downhill a bit for me after the big twist.

I just can't like Isabelle (though I don't assume that she's supposed to be likeable), and I wasn't into the more personal bits about Havers, so I can't really say why, since I like her a lot otherwise.

 

I did like Just one evil Act a little better, mostly since there was not a lot of Isabelle, but damn, Havers is acting so immeasurable stupid in that one and Lynley is just a little better. And she gets off mostly scot-free, too. Why? That makes no sense to me.

I hope Banquet of Consequenses will have a little enlightening on that subject, because I don't think I can accept it if her whole behavior last book will just be water under the bridge.

[JeanW]

No, sakura, it's not water under the bridge in this one. She's been told to smarten up her act...or else. I've read about 100 pages and am enjoying it. I agree totally that George went off at one stage but this seems more like her old form.

[itsmeagain]

On 05/03/2014 at 8:13 PM, Virginia said:

I'm addicted to Elizabeth George. I can't put the books down once I've started and I've watched just about every Inspector Lynley Mystery movie on netflix and dvd. I don't know what it is but I love settling down and getting lost all over England!

 

Anyone else a fan?

I like them Virginia.

I love the rolling narrative, plus Havers' personality.

I think a few are too long drawn out but I never know the killer before the end.

[bookmonkey]

Has anyone read her latest The Punishment She Deserves.  I read it a few months ago and loved it.

 

[Madeleine]

Looking forward to this one as it's set in Ludlow, where I spent a walking weekend a couple of weeks ago.  Glad you enjoyed it.

[itsmeagain]

I love the way she gets to grips with history and geography of England, being an American herself.

[itsmeagain]

10 hours ago, bookmonkey said:

Has anyone read her latest The Punishment She Deserves.  I read it a few months ago and loved it.

 

I liked it too.

A good book.

[Virginia]

I've read them all and watched the series. I just finished "What Came Before He Shot Her." Very engrossing and I found it interesting that none of the detectives entered the story til the end. 

[bookmonkey]

I wish we'd got the series here in NZ.  I'd love to see it.

[itsmeagain]

Her latest, Something to Hide, seems gripping to me, I was delighted to find it in my library and am ploughing through the 600 pages. 

It is very good. 

[Virginia]

20 hours ago, itsmeagain said:

Her latest, Something to Hide, seems gripping to me, I was delighted to find it in my library and am ploughing through the 600 pages. 

It is very good. 

I have it but I'm waiting on the right time to start reading it. 

[itsmeagain]

13 hours ago, Virginia said:

I have it but I'm waiting on the right time to start reading it. 

It's really good. I know that Monica Ali received scornful rebuke from sections of the Muslim community, for her epic Brick Lane. 

I am wondering if any condemnation will come Elizabeth's way for  depictions of life in certain other (often disparaged) communities, in this one? Brave woman anyway she is. 

[itsmeagain]

Anyone read a Banquet of consequences? Definitely one of Elizabeth's best books. Good action, keeping me guessing, great descriptive skills by our author, who knows such a great deal about English life in modern times. 

[Chrissy]

On 6/13/2023 at 1:58 PM, itsmeagain said:

Anyone read a Banquet of consequences? Definitely one of Elizabeth's best books. Good action, keeping me guessing, great descriptive skills by our author, who knows such a great deal about English life in modern times. 

 

Hello, @itsmeagain, good to 'see' you.

 

I've not read ANY Elizabeth George, although I had heard of Inspector Lynley. I will have to catch up.....*gulp* 21 books and counting!