tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post8670859705287110529..comments2024-03-18T11:01:42.459-05:00Comments on Pretty Sinister Books: The Reader Is Warned - Carter DicksonJ F Norrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-12675952081649081452011-05-22T03:48:22.285-05:002011-05-22T03:48:22.285-05:00This was the first novel I read by Carter Dickson ...This was the first novel I read by Carter Dickson / John Dickson Carr and well before the end I knew I was well and truly hooked - thirty years later it's great to read that it's still a fantastic mystery that lives up to its perfect title - thanks for reviewing this one John, you're a gent!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-5133829271919002842011-05-18T19:55:42.990-05:002011-05-18T19:55:42.990-05:00I love this book very much- H.M. is a blast, as he...I love this book very much- H.M. is a blast, as he "sorta" hit a cow with a train in this one, though it happens 'offstage', if you will. And, like you said, Pennik's character is absolutely fascinating.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844617192737950378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-71171053505725757492011-05-18T08:09:25.603-05:002011-05-18T08:09:25.603-05:00I'm reading my way through the Gideon Fell ser...I'm reading my way through the Gideon Fell series right now. Have read one Merrivale, but intend to get on to those after finishing Fell. You have to stay on your toes with Carr, and I am always a few steps behind in figuring out what happened.Carolhttp://www.carolkcarr.comnoreply@blogger.com