tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post1444707406627551303..comments2024-03-27T17:34:52.560-05:00Comments on A Garden Carried in the Pocket: Deep Into The Dark by P.J. Tracyjenclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-46627247984176976342021-01-08T04:15:19.271-06:002021-01-08T04:15:19.271-06:00Oh no, I’m sorry this new direction didn’t work ou...Oh no, I’m sorry this new direction didn’t work out for you — hopefully with the next one, it may be something more familiar/ appeal to you more??Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-7561438229294098462021-01-04T06:32:38.043-06:002021-01-04T06:32:38.043-06:00You should at least try the first one, Melody. It...You should at least try the first one, Melody. It is a fun series! Happy New Year to you, too!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-59128528471309918132021-01-04T06:31:17.203-06:002021-01-04T06:31:17.203-06:00Computer geek/police procedural with a fantastic c...Computer geek/police procedural with a fantastic cast of characters! I think you'd like it, but start with the first book. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-82011510134247853972021-01-04T06:29:10.024-06:002021-01-04T06:29:10.024-06:00I don't blame her for wanting a new direction,...I don't blame her for wanting a new direction, and I hope I'll like the next book better. It didn't help that I was an entrenched Monkeewrench fan. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-88571279797237223002021-01-04T06:24:21.816-06:002021-01-04T06:24:21.816-06:00The beginning introduced a different kind of crime...The beginning introduced a different kind of crime/mystery. Monkeewrench was an innovative idea and may have been difficult to continue, but I loved the first books. The Sixth Idea was my least favorite--it was off, somehow.<br />jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-5880127519204424712021-01-04T06:12:49.686-06:002021-01-04T06:12:49.686-06:00A new and solo style must be difficult for the aut...A new and solo style must be difficult for the author, and I will certainly give the next book a try. Not an easy switch to make from writing as a pair to writing alone.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-50402066298971071012021-01-04T06:09:24.976-06:002021-01-04T06:09:24.976-06:00I'm tempted to reread the early books. They w...I'm tempted to reread the early books. They were such a combination of odd characters and suspense! It may be that as long as you aren't expecting similar characters, you'll like the book better than I did.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-12780102417050227072021-01-04T06:07:07.588-06:002021-01-04T06:07:07.588-06:00The first books were the best, and I can understan...The first books were the best, and I can understand that some series run their course and become more difficult to continue. It was one of my favorite series for a long time.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-43015433380907122962021-01-04T06:05:18.020-06:002021-01-04T06:05:18.020-06:00It is tough when a writing partner dies, and even ...It is tough when a writing partner dies, and even more so when your partner was your mother. I can understand the need for a new direction. I'll miss the Monkeewrench gang.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-52463039305813870522021-01-04T06:03:20.744-06:002021-01-04T06:03:20.744-06:00The first books and the eccentric characters are g...The first books and the eccentric characters are great! Although I was a disappointed in this new series, I can understand the author's choice to begin with a new set of characters.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-47954956431147580842020-12-31T21:56:26.644-06:002020-12-31T21:56:26.644-06:00I don't think I've read a P.J. Tracy book ...I don't think I've read a P.J. Tracy book before. Probably this year I'll do so. Happy New Year, Jenclair! Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-69444599469287159262020-12-31T12:14:22.350-06:002020-12-31T12:14:22.350-06:00Well, that's a bummer. I'll have to look i...Well, that's a bummer. I'll have to look into the Monkeewrench series. I've somehow missed it. Ashley Sapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398599355275934867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-49453593250884357532020-12-31T01:01:25.244-06:002020-12-31T01:01:25.244-06:00Well, we were wondering if the daughter were going...Well, we were wondering if the daughter were going to take it in a new direction and now we know. Too bad it isn't your cup of tea. Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-80078405094852929292020-12-30T21:24:40.307-06:002020-12-30T21:24:40.307-06:00I really liked the Monkeewrench series in the begi...I really liked the Monkeewrench series in the beginning, but lost interest after reading The Sixth Idea, I think it was. I don't know if I will pick up this one.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-4683318805990707142020-12-30T15:59:51.247-06:002020-12-30T15:59:51.247-06:00I wonder if it's just part of her developing h...I wonder if it's just part of her developing her new writing style now that she's writing on her own. Not sure if this is one for me but will definitely keep watch to see what else she comes up with. Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-27789114580477902452020-12-30T14:46:16.605-06:002020-12-30T14:46:16.605-06:00I loved the Monkeewrench series and have read many...I loved the Monkeewrench series and have read many of the books more than once. Have been curious about this one and I'll try it, but will keep your thoughts in mind. Must be tough for Traci since the loss of her Mom. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-72438686876405397512020-12-30T13:15:24.076-06:002020-12-30T13:15:24.076-06:00I loved the early books in the Monkeewrench series...I loved the early books in the Monkeewrench series, but the most recent installments were disappointing. I didn't know that Traci had written a new series, but I think I'll skip this one.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-70493088567186994002020-12-30T11:37:36.799-06:002020-12-30T11:37:36.799-06:00That's too bad. I have the Monkeewrench books ...That's too bad. I have the Monkeewrench books on my TBR list, and even though I haven't read one of them yet, I kind of hate to hear that the series is essentially over because of the death of one of the authors. That does have to make it tough on the remaining writer. I can imagine that the pressure to keep the series up, mixed with the personal grief being experienced, is a really tough thing to go through.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-38584270050686033072020-12-30T11:21:08.339-06:002020-12-30T11:21:08.339-06:00I'm sad (and a little ashamed) to say that I h...I'm sad (and a little ashamed) to say that I have yet to read any of the Monkeewrench series. They've been on my TBR list for forever. And they look so good. I don't know why I haven't managed to read any of them yet. Maybe this next year. Sorry this one didn't have the same kind of vibe as those, and that the plot wasn't believable. Maybe the next one will be better.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.com