tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post7070682176819886643..comments2024-01-07T09:36:51.796-08:00Comments on Chess, Comics, Crosswords, Books, Music, Cinema: The Master Executioner by Loren D. Estleman, 2001Prashant C. Trikannadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-15354752189263058992015-09-01T08:40:17.476-07:002015-09-01T08:40:17.476-07:00Rebecca, you are welcome. I plan to read more by E...Rebecca, you are welcome. I plan to read more by Estleman. Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-64233956903271706622015-09-01T03:58:23.538-07:002015-09-01T03:58:23.538-07:00This sounds interesting. Dark though. What a caree...This sounds interesting. Dark though. What a career path to go into! All of which give it that pull for the reader. Thank you for bringing it to our attention Prashant. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865863123307699691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-12419188934891722862015-08-29T09:32:23.495-07:002015-08-29T09:32:23.495-07:00Absolutely, George. I like the intensity he brings...Absolutely, George. I like the intensity he brings to his prose.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-33184568267591483662015-08-29T09:31:45.608-07:002015-08-29T09:31:45.608-07:00Col. I was intrigued by the storyline, hence I bou...Col. I was intrigued by the storyline, hence I bought this particular ebook. I don't think I have read about hangmen in the Wild West.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-74917445238915395592015-08-29T06:11:37.628-07:002015-08-29T06:11:37.628-07:00Elgin, I have read very little of Orwell, except f...Elgin, I have read very little of Orwell, except for ANIMAL FARM, so thanks for reminding me. I'm sure you will like Trollope's autobiography.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-88341936982617112702015-08-29T04:08:53.160-07:002015-08-29T04:08:53.160-07:00Sergio, I have not read his mysteries yet and it&#...Sergio, I have not read his mysteries yet and it's something I'm looking forward to. Estleman is certainly worth reading.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-42623920824736736822015-08-29T04:03:24.349-07:002015-08-29T04:03:24.349-07:00Kelly, I like Estleman's writing style, which ...Kelly, I like Estleman's writing style, which keeps me absorbed in his stories. I hope I find the time to review it soon,Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-37916045777126640632015-08-29T04:02:01.235-07:002015-08-29T04:02:01.235-07:00Moira, I recall reading a review of an Estleman bo...Moira, I recall reading a review of an Estleman book on Tracy's blog. I discovered the author after I took to blogging and he hasn't been the only one. Even if I read the book, I'm not sure when I'll be reviewing it.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-69587783181121238672015-08-29T03:52:39.880-07:002015-08-29T03:52:39.880-07:00Margot, I used to read the same author back to bac...Margot, I used to read the same author back to back. Not anymore. Now I kind of find it boring, perhaps because I have since discovered hundreds of new writers in various genres.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-26921351649940051282015-08-28T07:40:59.680-07:002015-08-28T07:40:59.680-07:00You can't go wrong with any of Loren D. Estlem...You can't go wrong with any of Loren D. Estleman's books. I prefer his mysteries, but his westerns are very good, too.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546161337366365635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-3311249271994816892015-08-27T09:45:14.892-07:002015-08-27T09:45:14.892-07:00I'll be reading more from the author, but not ...I'll be reading more from the author, but not this, cheers.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-2084230622673412762015-08-25T11:36:49.115-07:002015-08-25T11:36:49.115-07:00Estleman’s MOTOR CITY BLUE is near the top of my T...Estleman’s MOTOR CITY BLUE is near the top of my TBR stack, and I hope to get to it soon. <br />I liked what you said about returning to books for the writing. I agree with you about Shaw and would include Orwell for the clarity of the ideas. As for Trollope, I need to find and read his autobiography. <br />Elgin Bleeckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417587392887691664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-36956189742347164352015-08-25T00:01:47.973-07:002015-08-25T00:01:47.973-07:00Well, both you and Tracy K have written profiles o...Well, both you and Tracy K have written profiles of Estelman so I can take a hint - time to try this author at last! Thanks Prashant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-44332241207561624422015-08-24T17:29:02.918-07:002015-08-24T17:29:02.918-07:00Oh, neat! There's a famous hangman of the Old ...Oh, neat! There's a famous hangman of the Old West that died near where I live, and I got caught up reading articles about him one day. I would be very interested in this.Kelly Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752857506190488860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-42934445756961200952015-08-24T15:18:14.101-07:002015-08-24T15:18:14.101-07:00Funny, I was just reading about this author on Tra...Funny, I was just reading about this author on Tracy's blog, though a very different book. It'll be interesting to hear what you think of this one. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-29760910953726395432015-08-24T04:42:22.783-07:002015-08-24T04:42:22.783-07:00Oh, I know just what you mean, Prashant, about rea...Oh, I know just what you mean, Prashant, about reading the same author or book twice. Sometimes a book or author stays with you in that way. And this book really does sound compelling! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-71365242914695269302015-08-24T01:28:33.817-07:002015-08-24T01:28:33.817-07:00Oscar, I thought they were well-written too. He cr...Oscar, I thought they were well-written too. He creates some solid characters.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-43828920345575669602015-08-23T11:42:29.635-07:002015-08-23T11:42:29.635-07:00I've read a couple of Mr Estleman's Wester...I've read a couple of Mr Estleman's Westerns and found them very entertaining and well written.Oscar Casehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328166606910469945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-43485091998704684912015-08-23T01:45:53.767-07:002015-08-23T01:45:53.767-07:00Tracy, I'll review the book as soon as I read ...Tracy, I'll review the book as soon as I read it sometime next month.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-80074121059823715962015-08-23T01:44:50.054-07:002015-08-23T01:44:50.054-07:00Mystica, I have not read Estleman's detective ...Mystica, I have not read Estleman's detective fiction but if it's anything like his westerns, then I'm sure I'll enjoy reading it.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-86526709816166494672015-08-22T22:33:16.552-07:002015-08-22T22:33:16.552-07:00Sounds very interesting. I hope to hear what you t...Sounds very interesting. I hope to hear what you think about this book.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-86350118290992770982015-08-22T20:36:33.446-07:002015-08-22T20:36:33.446-07:00A new author for me and one I will keep a look out...A new author for me and one I will keep a look out for. Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-84233405394929267032015-08-22T12:20:38.587-07:002015-08-22T12:20:38.587-07:00Charles, while I'm no expert on western author...Charles, while I'm no expert on western authors, there are some I like more than others and Estleman is one of them. I like a good, uncomplicated story.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-80773912650779433942015-08-22T12:17:15.577-07:002015-08-22T12:17:15.577-07:00a good solid writer, I've always thought. Not ...a good solid writer, I've always thought. Not my favorite western author but always has good stories to tell.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-43080099616891158372015-08-22T12:16:51.457-07:002015-08-22T12:16:51.457-07:00Sure, Ben. I found Estleman's characters in GU...Sure, Ben. I found Estleman's characters in GUN MAN and BLOODY SEASON quite realistic, and both the stories were well-written.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.com