tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post6089627581613033237..comments2024-01-07T09:36:51.796-08:00Comments on Chess, Comics, Crosswords, Books, Music, Cinema: The Citadel by A.J. Cronin, 1937Prashant C. Trikannadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-4179273853486704472015-04-17T01:22:51.117-07:002015-04-17T01:22:51.117-07:00Moira, I believe he was popular in his time. Sadly...Moira, I believe he was popular in his time. Sadly, today, he is one of several authors who has been clean forgotten.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-7709243645612860092015-04-17T01:21:42.734-07:002015-04-17T01:21:42.734-07:00Col, Cronin's work is far from what you usuall...Col, Cronin's work is far from what you usually read but if you're looking for a change, or variety, then you might want to read his books. I'd recommend BEYOND THIS PLACE.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-71265240346083552412015-04-17T01:19:58.188-07:002015-04-17T01:19:58.188-07:00Tracy, most of his books are family affairs and ma...Tracy, most of his books are family affairs and many of them have a medical setting. You might try his short novel THE SPANISH GARDENER.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-57903302408133845812015-04-17T01:18:32.608-07:002015-04-17T01:18:32.608-07:00Charles, he was a good writer and storyteller.Charles, he was a good writer and storyteller.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-60921420751785647492015-04-17T01:17:51.871-07:002015-04-17T01:17:51.871-07:00Ben, you are welcome. I was introduced to A.J. Cro...Ben, you are welcome. I was introduced to A.J. Cronin by an uncle and my first book was BEYOND THIS PLACE which I liked a lot.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-91074834224018629942015-04-17T01:12:03.713-07:002015-04-17T01:12:03.713-07:00Sergio, thank you. I have been reading Cronin sinc...Sergio, thank you. I have been reading Cronin since my college days though I haven't read all of his novels.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-12998698746624648022015-04-15T11:59:38.868-07:002015-04-15T11:59:38.868-07:00I was glad you mentioned this one when I did a doc...I was glad you mentioned this one when I did a doctor-related post this week. AJ Cronin was very popular in his day, and now your recommendation makes me think I should try this one. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-67321402032068847082015-04-13T05:50:23.812-07:002015-04-13T05:50:23.812-07:00Familiar with the name, but another author who has...Familiar with the name, but another author who has passed me on by so far.....and in all honesty will probably continue to do so.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-49291463943361281712015-04-11T12:43:52.170-07:002015-04-11T12:43:52.170-07:00I don't remember reading any books by Cronin, ...I don't remember reading any books by Cronin, but it sounds like I ought to try one. A novella sounds perfect. I will have to look around for what sounds most interesting to me.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-15026171087113965082015-04-11T07:33:59.544-07:002015-04-11T07:33:59.544-07:00I've not read Cronin either, Though I've c...I've not read Cronin either, Though I've certainly heard the name.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-3760924480963356452015-04-11T06:24:42.453-07:002015-04-11T06:24:42.453-07:00I've never read A. J. Cronin despite routine r...I've never read A. J. Cronin despite routine recommendations from my father-in-law over the years. The Citadel sounds interesting enough to make me search it out. Thanks.Ben Bouldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024782701164448300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-22288632274996107362015-04-11T05:26:52.638-07:002015-04-11T05:26:52.638-07:00I remember liking this a lot and my dad has always...I remember liking this a lot and my dad has always been a big fan - but it's been decades since I read Cronin - great choice Prashant, definitely worthy of a re-visit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com