tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684061712648858453.post1466654029773890816..comments2024-03-19T04:29:22.252-04:00Comments on a lovely shore breeze....: Review of "Before the Poison" [31]caitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684061712648858453.post-2747480883283676282012-04-18T12:37:19.562-04:002012-04-18T12:37:19.562-04:00Sounds like a nice combination of elements.Sounds like a nice combination of elements.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684061712648858453.post-53445892207795112132012-04-17T14:04:39.509-04:002012-04-17T14:04:39.509-04:00This sounds like a creepy page turner.This sounds like a creepy page turner.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684061712648858453.post-77998005129361524372012-04-17T12:16:43.314-04:002012-04-17T12:16:43.314-04:00I agree and, to get on my soapbox, I don't rea...I agree and, to get on my soapbox, I don't really understand that. Where is it written that a writer with a series can't do a stand alone? And if they didn't realize, as I've read in several review, how could you not? All you have to do is skim the dustcover or take a quick look at the summary on a website. OK, down off the soapbox, but geez, sometimes people are too clueless. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684061712648858453.post-24531906951758652652012-04-17T11:10:56.309-04:002012-04-17T11:10:56.309-04:00This book is sitting on my shelf waiting to be rea...This book is sitting on my shelf waiting to be read. If only I had more time! Nice reviewheavenisabookstorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056056204401705535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684061712648858453.post-14444465278732044972012-04-17T10:52:35.353-04:002012-04-17T10:52:35.353-04:00A lot..A LOT..of the 'negative' reviews I ...A lot..A LOT..of the 'negative' reviews I saw were from fans who were mad that this was not a Bank series book...which I think has <i>nothing</i> to do with the merits of this one.caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684061712648858453.post-72774188833549382002012-04-17T09:38:36.377-04:002012-04-17T09:38:36.377-04:00I can't believe I keep forgetting to read more...I can't believe I keep forgetting to read more of this author! And it would be good to do it with a standalone.rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684061712648858453.post-34118515765304967792012-04-17T09:34:54.368-04:002012-04-17T09:34:54.368-04:00I got a copy of this book and it's on my "...I got a copy of this book and it's on my "to be read soon" stack. I love the cover, first of all. So vintage looks. Suits the subject matter. I've read a few of the Alan Banks books. Really liked IN A DRY SEASON. I've kind of read mixed view of this one, but I suspect it will be a winner for me. Your review makes me believe that even more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com