tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post387960758434769276..comments2023-09-25T06:03:20.143-07:00Comments on Elizabeth Varadan's Fourth Wish: A Mystery You Can't Put DownElizabeth Varadan, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-50620964145938479322015-03-08T12:51:15.148-07:002015-03-08T12:51:15.148-07:00Hi, Julia, As She Left It is certainly a complex t...Hi, Julia, As She Left It is certainly a complex tale, and so engrossing. Meanwhile, yes, my husband and I did see Il Postino and loved it. Happy Women's Day back at you. Have a great day.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-81448305814231784232015-03-08T11:42:09.458-07:002015-03-08T11:42:09.458-07:00I love complex characters and this story sounds in...I love complex characters and this story sounds interesting. <br /> Elizabeth, you mentioned that you like to read Pablo Neruda. Have you seen the Italian movie "Il Postino"? It is related to Neruda's life.<br /> Happy Women's Day and thank you for leaving a comment on my blog yesterday.<br /> Julia Honeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497316179340178624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-4928867263197838712015-03-04T15:24:01.324-08:002015-03-04T15:24:01.324-08:00Carol, I was a Nancy Drew addict as a young girl. ...Carol, I was a Nancy Drew addict as a young girl. I usually got her books from the library, and I so wanted to track down a mystery and solve it! Now I content myself with living vicariously as other sleuths solve mysteries. As She Left It really was a great read. I loved the main character. Actually, I liked all the characters, they were so well drawn. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-50329184191329308732015-03-04T14:18:01.629-08:002015-03-04T14:18:01.629-08:00I read Nancy Drew mysteries as a young girl--loved...I read Nancy Drew mysteries as a young girl--loved them! Nowadays, I seem to prefer standalone novels because there are so many books to read to keep up with the market and what's out there, I can't focus just on one series. As She Left It sounds like a great mystery!Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-24476652446811938622015-03-02T08:56:54.329-08:002015-03-02T08:56:54.329-08:00Hi, Sandra, I wasn't familiar with her either....Hi, Sandra, I wasn't familiar with her either. But then last spring I attended a panel of four mystery authors (as audience, not panelist) and discovered her. I've read five of her books now, and really like her style and turn of phrase. (Not to mention complex plots.)<br /> Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-54929808738990131592015-03-01T16:26:56.302-08:002015-03-01T16:26:56.302-08:00Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth. I wasn't famili...Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth. I wasn't familiar with this writer, but I'll keep a look out now.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-13410914425637200872015-02-25T13:36:20.757-08:002015-02-25T13:36:20.757-08:00Hi, "T", thanks for stopping by. I know ...Hi, "T", thanks for stopping by. I know what you mean. I've picked up a few books I thought looked good and then wasn't motivated to finish them. This one kept me turning pages.<br />Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-72336129557352951242015-02-25T13:15:28.964-08:002015-02-25T13:15:28.964-08:00This sounds good. I've been hitting so many &#...This sounds good. I've been hitting so many 'bad' books lately, that this sounds like a nice change. Thanks for pointing it out!Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-73258760022452888782015-02-25T12:02:11.022-08:002015-02-25T12:02:11.022-08:00David, intriguing is the word! It's intriguing...David, intriguing is the word! It's intriguing all the way through. I got so involved in trying to piece together the puzzle, and then when it all came together, I was amazed, no other word. And yet . . . it made sense. You know, there were enough breadcrumbs . . .Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-15642990704945787732015-02-25T08:35:22.045-08:002015-02-25T08:35:22.045-08:00This sounds mightily intriguing. Thanks for the hi...This sounds mightily intriguing. Thanks for the highlight, Elizabeth. :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-26378122143580287032015-02-24T06:59:25.255-08:002015-02-24T06:59:25.255-08:00Thanks for stopping by, Rachna. Her book is out in...Thanks for stopping by, Rachna. Her book is out in Kindle, too, so it would be easy for you to get it.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-23968836334789385052015-02-24T06:58:13.917-08:002015-02-24T06:58:13.917-08:00HI, Janet, I actually like both stand-alone and se...HI, Janet, I actually like both stand-alone and series (by a favorite author). In her case, I think you would like her series as well. Each mystery could stand alone, and is quite complex and satisfying.<br /><br />Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-14104091309477315442015-02-23T23:23:23.610-08:002015-02-23T23:23:23.610-08:00Wow, this sounds like a book I definitely want to ...Wow, this sounds like a book I definitely want to read. I love mysteries and this with its multiple layers sounds intriguing.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-15663352320468073592015-02-23T19:31:50.324-08:002015-02-23T19:31:50.324-08:00This sounds like a great book! I'll have to ch...This sounds like a great book! I'll have to check it out. And I definitely prefer stand-alone. Though I don't mind if it's the same person solving different mysteries. But I want the story solved in one book, not three. :)<br /><br />Great review!Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-44894997412963787962015-02-22T15:09:24.726-08:002015-02-22T15:09:24.726-08:00Hi, Tanya, thanks for passing this on. It's re...Hi, Tanya, thanks for passing this on. It's really a good read. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-55763031887007752222015-02-22T10:33:57.210-08:002015-02-22T10:33:57.210-08:00Oh my! It sounds great. I am sharing this with a f...Oh my! It sounds great. I am sharing this with a few others who I know will enjoy it as well. Thanks. Tanya Reimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293977395016853814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-24164865842404628842015-02-22T07:21:52.887-08:002015-02-22T07:21:52.887-08:00Hi, Natalie. The thing about mysteries is that you...Hi, Natalie. The thing about mysteries is that you can get really hooked on them! I have to remind myself there are other kinds of stories gistorical novels, and, of course, MG novels and YAs, which I love. But As She Left It is a good read, independent of genre. Great characters. Lyrical storytelling. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-25667387926930168352015-02-21T12:26:16.620-08:002015-02-21T12:26:16.620-08:00I don't read much adult books, but this sounds...I don't read much adult books, but this sounds like a great mystery. Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-319042084820183622015-02-21T12:23:57.751-08:002015-02-21T12:23:57.751-08:00Sounds like there's a lot going on in the book...Sounds like there's a lot going on in the book! I don't read too many mysteries in the traditional sense, I like a good thriller but they can be mysteries too. This sounds really good though.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-36658695907945250662015-02-21T09:13:54.193-08:002015-02-21T09:13:54.193-08:00Hi, Sharon, I'm glad the review wakened your i...Hi, Sharon, I'm glad the review wakened your interest. Like you, I enjoy a mystery with lots of twists and angles, and these were all handled so nicely.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-24499990344992562812015-02-21T07:51:59.689-08:002015-02-21T07:51:59.689-08:00I'd like to read this as well. Your review pul...I'd like to read this as well. Your review pulled me right in. Lots of twists and angles...I like that.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-63322361951753333562015-02-18T19:50:58.661-08:002015-02-18T19:50:58.661-08:00Hi, Rosi, I agree! Who doesn't love a good mys...Hi, Rosi, I agree! Who doesn't love a good mystery. This one is a zinger. Really liked it so much. The characters really resonated with me.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-62604917260238552272015-02-18T17:24:14.422-08:002015-02-18T17:24:14.422-08:00I do love a good mystery. Who doesn't? This on...I do love a good mystery. Who doesn't? This one sounds great. I will definitely check it out. Thanks for an intriguing review.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-77052086965254809712015-02-18T13:27:11.068-08:002015-02-18T13:27:11.068-08:00Hi, Crystal. It's a great read for sure.Hi, Crystal. It's a great read for sure.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-67539544359552005532015-02-18T11:09:56.368-08:002015-02-18T11:09:56.368-08:00It sounds wonderful!It sounds wonderful!Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.com