Journal Entry 1 by crimson-tide from Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Monday, November 26, 2007

Journal Entry 2 by crimson-tide from Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Journal Entry 3 by DrCris from Templestowe, Victoria Australia on Sunday, December 23, 2007

Wow! This one is brand new and really exciting. I put this on my wish-list after hearing everyone rave about it on The First Tuesday Bookclub. I almost packed it in my bag for the in-laws, except I know it is on a number of wishlists (probably for the same reason) so I would like to pass it on rather than release it up here. I am sure I will get to this soon. 

Journal Entry 4 by DrCris from Templestowe, Victoria Australia on Wednesday, February 20, 2008

This was a great book to read. I had high expectations after hearing the big wrap on the first tuesday bookclub (which is why it was on my list). The writing is very Australian and the dialogue is very true, which means that it takes a while to get into the reading of it - words are left out all over the place. I found it a bit hard going to begin with as it all didn't seem to make sense and I thought I was missing something. And about halfway through the novel I thought I was getting to the end. Then I realised that the first half of the book was about a pretty patchy investigation and pretty patchy relationships. I was sucked in completely to the rest of the story, and had trouble putting it down.

I am putting the rest of Peter Temple's books on my wishlist. I don't read much crime fiction (except the american blockbusters), but it is worth reading this stuff. I feel like I met a real town full of people. I spent my time trying to figure out where it was! 

Journal Entry 5 by DrCris from Templestowe, Victoria Australia on Monday, March 03, 2008

I am adding this to the "You Gotta Read This bookbag" 

Journal Entry 6 by BellaMack from St Helens, Tasmania Australia on Thursday, March 06, 2008

Sounds intriguing, thanks DrCris for including it in the bookag 

Journal Entry 7 by crimson-tide from Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Saturday, May 24, 2008

Aha . . . karma in action! BellaMack knew I hadn't read this one yet but wanted to, so gave it to me personally last Saturday (17th) when we met for coffee in St Helens. It was lovely meeting up with both BellaMack and sarahbear.

Looking forward to reading it.

 

Journal Entry 8 by BellaMack from St Helens, Tasmania Australia on Sunday, May 25, 2008

I'm so sorry to be tardy on making this journal entry. I do agree with tdq's comments about being a bit difficult to get into in the beginning, but really it is well worth the effort to get past that stage. I really did enjoy the book and will definitely look for more from this author. My husband also read it and gave it a thumbs up (which is high praise indeed from him who loves to read but doesn't want to talk about it!) 

Journal Entry 9 by crimson-tide from Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Saturday, November 08, 2008

Definitely a great read; very Australian and refreshingly different from most cop based murder stories. 'Gritty' is a word that comes to mind, but oh so believable (unfortunately). Realistic characters and story and descriptions of places so acute you can feel yourself there. His style is extraordinarily economical with words, not one wasted and yet the pictures just roll our before you. I think Cashin is an interesting character - I hope Temple brings him back in a future book.

I gather that many people from the US have had trouble with it in terms of the Aussie vernacular and the degree of swearing that occurs (in particular the f word), but in the context of the community and characters in the novel it is entirely appropriate in ensuring the dialogue is 'real'.


Now reserved for another special mission!
;-) 

Journal Entry 10 by crimson-tide at Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Released 3 yrs ago (12/10/2008 UTC) at Balingup, Western Australia Australia

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Journal Entry 11 by L1nda from Newcastle, New South Wales Australia on Friday, December 19, 2008

Oh thanks so much Santa! Merry Xmas and Happy 2009! (I couldn't wait any longer) 

Journal Entry 12 by L1nda from Newcastle, New South Wales Australia on Thursday, February 12, 2009

I found this book slow to start with but I perservered because the writing was just so good. I'm glad I stuck with it as the second half of the book was a real page turner. I loved the realness of the characters, Peter Temple certainly has a unique writing style and I hope to read some more of his work. 

Journal Entry 13 by L1nda at Australia Post, Virtual Bookbox OZ -- Controlled Releases on Friday, April 17, 2009

Released 3 yrs ago (4/17/2009 UTC) at Australia Post, Virtual Bookbox OZ -- Controlled Releases

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Off to briz-cowgirl as she has selected it from OZVBB!! Enjoy 

Journal Entry 14 by briz-cowgirl from Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Received from L1nda via the Oz VBB! I will be delayed in starting to read this one as I am heading off O/S tomorrow & I already have a stash coming with me, mostly ones I've already read to be released but 2 others to read on planes, trains, etc. *Sigh* will have to wait a few weeks now! 

Journal Entry 15 by briz-cowgirl from Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Friday, August 21, 2009

What a great book! Finally starting to tackle my Mt TBR, and this was the first one I picked.
Loved the 'aussieness' of the characters and the story; I got totally sucked in rather quickly. Had no idea where the story was headed, very well done. I really liked Cashin as a character, and the descriptions of the areas were so real I can still picture them now. Plus I love it when animals are involved in the story, Cashin's dogs sound so grotty but lovely! I will definitely be putting this author's other books on my wishlist now.