tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post3361495387666694296..comments2024-03-27T17:34:52.560-05:00Comments on A Garden Carried in the Pocket: One by One by Ruth Ware and The Darkest Evening by Ann Cleevesjenclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-32133585351494773662020-08-27T06:57:02.634-05:002020-08-27T06:57:02.634-05:00After a family friend raved about the TV series, I...After a family friend raved about the TV series, I decided I need to get acquainted with this series! It just so happens that someone sent me this for review and I wasn't sure if it should be on my TBR -- but then I read this!Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-43623981977779670682020-08-24T07:02:18.385-05:002020-08-24T07:02:18.385-05:00Yes, and I liked the first book. Not as much as V...Yes, and I liked the first book. Not as much as Vera, but I expect to like it more as the series develops. Vera and Jimmy Perez have become old friends over the years, and I hope for the same with this new one. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-80576496993996083012020-08-24T02:22:31.382-05:002020-08-24T02:22:31.382-05:00She also wrote a couple of series before she hit t...She also wrote a couple of series before she hit the big time with Vera, and she's begun another series featuring D.I. Matthew Venn in North Devon.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-2429098254323834662020-08-22T15:49:00.202-05:002020-08-22T15:49:00.202-05:00It is easy to love snow when it is hot and humid! ...It is easy to love snow when it is hot and humid! Our temperatures have been a little better, but I still love the idea of a visit to the French Alps. :) jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-33854783298642365292020-08-22T15:46:56.731-05:002020-08-22T15:46:56.731-05:00:) Seems to be the general opinion. Hope you enj...:) Seems to be the general opinion. Hope you enjoy it, Diane!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-76648717527171919652020-08-22T15:34:38.995-05:002020-08-22T15:34:38.995-05:00I think these are the perfect books to read during...I think these are the perfect books to read during the hot Texas summer! :)Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-72077106299769695062020-08-22T12:50:20.028-05:002020-08-22T12:50:20.028-05:00I'm glad that you enjoyed One By One; it's...I'm glad that you enjoyed One By One; it's my next read I think. I've read all of her books and definitely like some more than others.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-19394236922301402612020-08-22T08:33:45.346-05:002020-08-22T08:33:45.346-05:00I thought Turn of the Key was creepy, but forced. ...I thought Turn of the Key was creepy, but forced. I suppose it was intended as kind of homage to James, but for me, it missed by a mile. The Vera books, though, are always intriguing and well-written, aren't they? I can't wait to hear what you think of this latest one!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-87170302221465682432020-08-22T08:29:19.824-05:002020-08-22T08:29:19.824-05:00Ann Cleeves is an author who always involves me wi...Ann Cleeves is an author who always involves me with the characters and their relationships. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-76812225889201975612020-08-22T08:26:44.213-05:002020-08-22T08:26:44.213-05:00Cleeves doesn't write cozy. Her books are com...Cleeves doesn't write cozy. Her books are complex crime/police procedurals with characters who feel like real people. Besides her Vera Stanhope series, she's written the Shetland Island series, and a number of standalones. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-26146753857119217232020-08-22T08:17:35.913-05:002020-08-22T08:17:35.913-05:00Cleeves is one of my favorites, and I don't mi...Cleeves is one of my favorites, and I don't miss any of her books. Hated to see the Shetland series end, but I'm glad Vera continues to keep me looking forward to another installment!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-4830597751715260322020-08-22T08:14:39.631-05:002020-08-22T08:14:39.631-05:00Ware's books have been up and down for me as w...Ware's books have been up and down for me as well, but this one did keep my interest.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-38053591004591762782020-08-22T08:13:19.118-05:002020-08-22T08:13:19.118-05:00I liked them both. The Darkest Evening was my fav...I liked them both. The Darkest Evening was my favorite, but I'm such a Vera fan. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-4956723588798106882020-08-22T08:11:51.195-05:002020-08-22T08:11:51.195-05:00I look forward to any of Cleeve's books and th...I look forward to any of Cleeve's books and this one was another hit for me. Hope you like it!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-18737121080791166612020-08-22T08:10:37.748-05:002020-08-22T08:10:37.748-05:00I liked Ware's first book best, but One by One...I liked Ware's first book best, but One by One kept my interest. Cleeves is the better writer, and I've enjoyed all of her books. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-80817091993483767682020-08-22T07:46:54.777-05:002020-08-22T07:46:54.777-05:00I've got both of these pre-ordered for audio. ...I've got both of these pre-ordered for audio. Looking forward to them very much. Our mystery book group is discussing The Turn of the Key in a couple of weeks. I just finished it and must say - creepy, icky, shades of Henry James. Curious what others will think of it. I too have had mixed results with Ruth Ware's books, but I've read all of them. The Vera books are great in my opinion, all of them.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-48889887494599039272020-08-22T03:40:24.646-05:002020-08-22T03:40:24.646-05:00I've read both authors, not these books though...I've read both authors, not these books though. Thank you for the updates.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-19169895241130400502020-08-21T20:28:42.928-05:002020-08-21T20:28:42.928-05:00Is the series by Cleeves of the "cozy" v...Is the series by Cleeves of the "cozy" variety or is it more hardcore crime novel than that? I've yet to read either of these writers even though their names seem to be everywhere in the last few years. I actually had the Cleeves novel before this one in hand for a few weeks and couldn't work it into my schedule before having to return it to the library.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-39123060779058019942020-08-21T16:30:47.656-05:002020-08-21T16:30:47.656-05:00I'm intrigued by Ware's book, and I'm ...I'm intrigued by Ware's book, and I'm two ARCs away from reading The Darkest Evening. I love Ann Cleeves' writing, so Must. Read. Faster.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-84363789943817620622020-08-21T13:33:00.008-05:002020-08-21T13:33:00.008-05:00I'm glad to know you enjoyed this particular W...I'm glad to know you enjoyed this particular Ware novel. Her books have been a bit up and down for me. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-32580197556208547732020-08-21T10:55:47.266-05:002020-08-21T10:55:47.266-05:00Both of these sound so good! I love mysteries like...Both of these sound so good! I love mysteries like One by One and The Darkest Evening has me so intrigued. :) Ashley Sapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398599355275934867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-25398147467825318892020-08-21T08:57:39.358-05:002020-08-21T08:57:39.358-05:00Thank you. The Cleeve's book is on my list as ...Thank you. The Cleeve's book is on my list as well.Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-21577236282031311002020-08-21T06:16:01.423-05:002020-08-21T06:16:01.423-05:00I'm waiting for my copy (One by One) to arrive...I'm waiting for my copy (One by One) to arrive. And Ann Cleeves' book sounds good, too. :) Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.com