tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post4911332602459058422..comments2024-01-07T09:36:51.796-08:00Comments on Chess, Comics, Crosswords, Books, Music, Cinema: The Vienna Assignment by Olen Steinhauer, 2005Prashant C. Trikannadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-78201553052098328112014-10-18T11:45:27.284-07:002014-10-18T11:45:27.284-07:00I have recently discovered this author thanks to T...I have recently discovered this author thanks to TracyK and Col: I'll look forward to hearing about this one.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-37284168622699697212014-10-15T00:20:33.557-07:002014-10-15T00:20:33.557-07:00Tracy, it happens all the time to me. Fortunately,...Tracy, it happens all the time to me. Fortunately, I rarely read and review the same books that my blog friends do. You and Col are far ahead when it comes to reading and reviewing late 21st century and modern fiction. I'm just starting out now.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-70405491294510282302014-10-12T13:43:37.166-07:002014-10-12T13:43:37.166-07:00Not at all, Prashant. We all read tons of posts an...Not at all, Prashant. We all read tons of posts and I forget a lot of what I have read. Sergio just reviewed a Helen Nielsen book and I forgot completely that I had read reviews of her books at John's Pretty Sinister Books and Curt's The Passing Tramp. I was appalled but it happens.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-82605987809505022512014-10-11T23:49:15.143-07:002014-10-11T23:49:15.143-07:00Tracy, as with Col, I forgot you'd reviewed Ol...Tracy, as with Col, I forgot you'd reviewed Olen Steinhauer's books too. I reread your reviews of THE CAIRO AFFAIR and THE TOURIST and found I'd commented as well. It was silly of me to ask you if you'd reviewed them.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-24858831846800042202014-10-11T13:32:32.464-07:002014-10-11T13:32:32.464-07:00I reviewed The Tourist and Next Exit. Must have re...I reviewed The Tourist and Next Exit. Must have read all of that five book series that includes Vienna Assignment before blogging. Oh, I reviewed The Cairo Affair also. I really liked everything I read by him.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-56505860731658580612014-10-11T02:50:44.663-07:002014-10-11T02:50:44.663-07:00Tracy, that's really good to hear. You are way...Tracy, that's really good to hear. You are way ahead on this author and your positive thoughts on his books make them all the more appealing to me. Have you reviewed any on your blog?Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-87543673669831822132014-10-11T02:46:53.756-07:002014-10-11T02:46:53.756-07:00George, the espionage and the Cold War element is ...George, the espionage and the Cold War element is what prompted me to buy the book. I'll be reading THE VIENNA ASSIGNMENT as well as the other novels by Olen Steinhauer.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-52047381176075276822014-10-11T02:21:03.379-07:002014-10-11T02:21:03.379-07:00Sergio, I, too, think it's worth reading this ...Sergio, I, too, think it's worth reading this and Steinhauer's other novels. I usually think hard before I pick up an unknown author but I'd no hesitation buying this book.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-60333405442081335432014-10-10T16:03:48.860-07:002014-10-10T16:03:48.860-07:00I love, love, love the series of books that includ...I love, love, love the series of books that includes The Vienna Assignment. I don't even remember it specifically, I just loved every one of them. I also read The Tourist and The Next Exit from the Milo Weaver trilogy but haven't read the last book in that series yet. He is one of my favorite current writers.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-27285402791881522962014-10-10T05:55:34.738-07:002014-10-10T05:55:34.738-07:00Olen Steinhauer sounds like an intriguing writer. ...Olen Steinhauer sounds like an intriguing writer. I'll look for these books.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546161337366365635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-3898666304566507232014-10-10T00:23:57.693-07:002014-10-10T00:23:57.693-07:00I'm afraid this is a new author for me (or rat...I'm afraid this is a new author for me (or ratherm, an untried one) - I donlt read a lot fo contemporary thrillers but sounds worth pursuing - thanks Prashant. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-20471837306997013852014-10-08T22:48:44.524-07:002014-10-08T22:48:44.524-07:00Col, no problem, that's just how I felt about ...Col, no problem, that's just how I felt about it.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-76228551801029990942014-10-08T22:00:51.254-07:002014-10-08T22:00:51.254-07:00Hey, no apologies necessary, Prashant ;-)Hey, no apologies necessary, Prashant ;-)col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-32375413781583735912014-10-08T21:41:15.918-07:002014-10-08T21:41:15.918-07:00Col, my sincere apologies. I should have remembere...Col, my sincere apologies. I should have remembered that you'd read and reviewed a couple of Olen Steinhauer's novels, one as recently as on October 1. What is worse, I even commented on your reviews. Rob's review of the book turned up while I was reading up on the writer. While I can recall every book I have read, the truth is I seldom remember if I, myself, have reviewed it. I have to keep refering to my blog log. Belated as this is, I'm delighted to draw attention to both your reviews. <br /><br />And I look forward to treating myself to THE VIENNA ASSIGNMENT.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-19322786612469367172014-10-08T21:08:32.338-07:002014-10-08T21:08:32.338-07:00Just read something short by him last month and hi...Just read something short by him last month and his THE CAIRO AFFAIR earlier this year and a couple of his earlier ones a few years ago. You're in for a treatcol2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-37716183765300606342014-10-08T21:00:32.902-07:002014-10-08T21:00:32.902-07:00Patti, that would mean Olen Steinhauer is a good w...Patti, that would mean Olen Steinhauer is a good writer.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-49615357582182547822014-10-08T20:59:33.641-07:002014-10-08T20:59:33.641-07:00David, me too. I happened to come across his book ...David, me too. I happened to come across his book and picked it up after I read the back of the book.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-13769111033941155422014-10-08T16:00:45.606-07:002014-10-08T16:00:45.606-07:00My husband is a big fan. My husband is a big fan. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-66704666098651561962014-10-08T13:54:48.944-07:002014-10-08T13:54:48.944-07:00I believe this is the first time I've heard th...I believe this is the first time I've heard the name Olen Steinhauer, Prashant.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-14742307429022137002014-10-08T09:35:49.116-07:002014-10-08T09:35:49.116-07:00Sarah, you won't love it so much if you have t...Sarah, you won't love it so much if you have to travel in it every day; worse still, wait for the auto riders to say yes to you. They are a law unto themselves. The three-wheeled autos have only a canvas roof and are open on both sides. They are also easier to maneuver in traffic than big cars. <br /><br />The novel does sound good. I hope to read it soon.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-2693993852692135592014-10-08T09:09:08.797-07:002014-10-08T09:09:08.797-07:00And the book sounds good.And the book sounds good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-24673631531932799182014-10-08T09:08:50.396-07:002014-10-08T09:08:50.396-07:00Autorickshaw? Love it.Autorickshaw? Love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-56040377589669782102014-10-08T06:56:31.677-07:002014-10-08T06:56:31.677-07:00Mystica, our daily lives can't be very differe...Mystica, our daily lives can't be very different though I'm told Colombo is far better than Bombay in terms of infrastructure and traffic sense. I find that easy to believe.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-75685796112683172242014-10-08T06:46:48.190-07:002014-10-08T06:46:48.190-07:00I love that tag line. Having torrential rain here....I love that tag line. Having torrential rain here. Queues for autos, buses cars and traffic jams everywhere.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.com