tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post3043620214630729479..comments2024-03-28T09:33:29.705+00:00Comments on Clothes In Books: Berlin Game by Len DeightonClothes In Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-33657216659622852812014-05-09T13:20:59.626+01:002014-05-09T13:20:59.626+01:00Thanks Elizabeth - Carole's blog meme is an ex...Thanks Elizabeth - Carole's blog meme is an excellent way to find new blogs and books, and I always enjoy reading your entries on it. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-46037098209018026312014-05-07T21:53:28.515+01:002014-05-07T21:53:28.515+01:00Photos are great. This book sounds good.
THANKS ...Photos are great. This book sounds good.<br /><br />THANKS for sharing. Great post.<br /><br />Stopping by from Carole's Books You Loved May Edition. I am in the list as #46 and 47. <br /><br />My book entries are below. There are three giveaways on my blog as well - two until May 8 and one until May 18. <br /><br />Elizabeth<br />Silver's Reviews<br /><br /><a href="http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2014/04/ember-island-by-kimberley-freema.html" rel="nofollow">My Book Entry</a><br /><br /><a href="http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2014/05/everything-to-lose-by-andrew-gross.html" rel="nofollow">My Book Entry</a>Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522861943931628690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-47886211081057230262014-04-30T23:39:23.359+01:002014-04-30T23:39:23.359+01:00I absolutely agree. I am very glad I went into the...I absolutely agree. I am very glad I went into the first book knowing nothing. (And the next five too.) Just a wonderful book. If I had list of favorite mysteries or authors, Len Deighton would be on it.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-21674444679249102842014-04-30T23:01:55.341+01:002014-04-30T23:01:55.341+01:00That's interesting, because I would really wan...That's interesting, because I would really want to read them in order - I'm half way through the second one. As you can see in my comments to Col above, I am quite concerned not to spoiler any future ones... Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-65572110922885622182014-04-30T21:03:18.302+01:002014-04-30T21:03:18.302+01:00I am so glad you liked this. I have read the first...I am so glad you liked this. I have read the first six, and fully intend to finish the series this year. Of course, I said that last year too. I did find the books in this series hard to review, because once past the first book, it is hard not to spoil it in future reviews ... so I pretty much just made general comments. I did not like all the books equally, but I love Bernard Samson. In one of my posts, I noted that Len Deighton said (in an introduction to one of the books) that you could start at any point in the series and read each as a standalone. That would not fit my style of reading but... he is the author.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-3217409626183369662014-04-30T08:03:58.594+01:002014-04-30T08:03:58.594+01:00I've read a couple of his on Kindle now, and t...I've read a couple of his on Kindle now, and they have both had short pieces by the designer of those covers, explaining how he came up with the ideas. Of course the Kindle is the worst place to put this, as you can't see the cover as you read it.... but I'm sure of interest to some people.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-10925251931779305892014-04-30T07:44:55.483+01:002014-04-30T07:44:55.483+01:00I think most of my Deighton stash are the white co...I think most of my Deighton stash are the white covered paperbacks that obviously have a dated feel to them now - they seem quite retro and all the more appealing because of it. Thanks for the warning though. col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-57790105539750332182014-04-30T07:25:12.908+01:002014-04-30T07:25:12.908+01:00Just remembered that you told Margot that you didn...Just remembered that you told Margot that you didn't read/remember, or else just weren't that bothered about blurbs, so I'm telling the wrong person! But just in case you have one of these omnibuses tucked away in the Col Great Pyramid of Books, do watch out.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-10095402076139255322014-04-30T07:19:20.904+01:002014-04-30T07:19:20.904+01:00Cautiously! I think I will definitely do the first...Cautiously! I think I will definitely do the first trilogy - I am already well into Mexico Set - then maybe have a break. I picked up a cheap hardback omnibus of the 1st 3, although I read Berlin Game as a Kindle bargain. But I'm fairly shocked to see that the h/b is FULL of spoilers for the first book, I'm really glad I'd already read it. I haven't looked too closely (for fear of more spoilers) but the jacket copy and an introduction by Deighton seem to be giving away secrets. Shocking.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-4895712580401605132014-04-30T05:56:28.835+01:002014-04-30T05:56:28.835+01:00Happy Tuesday then! Albeit belated wishes. Another...Happy Tuesday then! Albeit belated wishes. Another kick in the backside to remind me to get reading some Deighton. Are you committing yourself to the whole series?col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-515702365830395592014-04-29T20:43:55.734+01:002014-04-29T20:43:55.734+01:00Thanks Sarah, I'm really pleased to have the r...Thanks Sarah, I'm really pleased to have the rest to look forward to. I've just been in Berlin, so this is all good timing.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-78213282856813211152014-04-29T20:43:23.440+01:002014-04-29T20:43:23.440+01:00I don't know why I missed out on Deighton for ...I don't know why I missed out on Deighton for so long, but I'm really glad to have found him now, and hoping the rest of them will be as good.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-20963230876029340682014-04-29T19:19:49.840+01:002014-04-29T19:19:49.840+01:00One of my favourite spy trilogies, Moira. Glad you...One of my favourite spy trilogies, Moira. Glad you like it too and some lovely photos.Sarah Wardhttp://crimepieces.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-53225107544557168632014-04-29T13:06:31.124+01:002014-04-29T13:06:31.124+01:00Moira - Deighton is very good, and I think you'...Moira - Deighton is very good, and I think you're right that a big part of the appeal is the way the 'spy game' is played out within the context of normal (whatever that is) life. And yes, it does take a deft hand like Deighton's to make you second-guess yourself throughout the novel and still enjoy it richly. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com