tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post8949420581106169134..comments2023-12-31T00:21:10.591-05:00Comments on The Education of a Pulp Writer: Friday's Forgotten Books: Death in Ecstasy by Ngaio MarshDavid Cranmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-41674743314704633882008-11-15T20:36:00.000-05:002008-11-15T20:36:00.000-05:00Barbara, yeah I'm a sucker for these mysteries als...Barbara, yeah I'm a sucker for these mysteries also. It must be the English in me:)David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-77011456294370587282008-11-15T17:28:00.000-05:002008-11-15T17:28:00.000-05:00I used to read a lot of crime dramas including Aga...I used to read a lot of crime dramas including Agatha Christie, and my favourites were always stories of which person had the greatest motive to kill. Thanks for another great post, David.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-41064994974643051722008-11-15T01:56:00.000-05:002008-11-15T01:56:00.000-05:00you know man, i agree totally. With all the media...you know man, i agree totally. With all the media coverage going on, its impossible to not here some terrible. I don't know if all this media is a good thing, or bad thing.Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05392363844762406853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-23117959282201334602008-11-15T00:10:00.000-05:002008-11-15T00:10:00.000-05:00Barrie, I see why they call it the golden age. Chr...Barrie, I see why they call it the golden age. Christie is my favorite but I have really enjoyed recent stories I've read by Margery Allingham and now Marsh. Incredible talents.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-61514599719378546612008-11-14T22:56:00.000-05:002008-11-14T22:56:00.000-05:00Weird that you posted about Ngaio Marsh. I was rea...Weird that you posted about Ngaio Marsh. I was reading yesterday about the mystery genre in the 1920s.Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-41793847464893178072008-11-14T17:45:00.000-05:002008-11-14T17:45:00.000-05:00Charles, Since you're not a big fan of these old '...Charles, Since you're not a big fan of these old 'the butler did it' plots, you may wanna steer clear of this one. You had me looking up Laurell K. Hamilton. She seems like a very interesting author.<BR/><BR/>Archavist/Patti, I agree each have their strengths and it's interesting to me how people discover a genre and then radiate out. I also enjoy stories that are sucessful in blending genres, like Deadwood and Firefly.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-57199741993003703262008-11-14T17:25:00.000-05:002008-11-14T17:25:00.000-05:00I'm with the Archavist more or less.I'm with the Archavist more or less.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-38580304411517306322008-11-14T15:49:00.000-05:002008-11-14T15:49:00.000-05:00I'm coming at things from the other direction. I'v...I'm coming at things from the other direction. I've always loved the classic crime -christie, sayers and Conan Doyle and only now I'm discovering the pulp and hardboiled stuff. I think each have their strengths.Gary Dobbs/Jack Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935686140719743351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-34512587170756456862008-11-14T12:54:00.000-05:002008-11-14T12:54:00.000-05:00I've not read it. The title makes me think of a L...I've not read it. The title makes me think of a Laurell K. Hamilton book. Maybe this is where she got some of her ideas.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-91669343059508726642008-11-14T12:09:00.000-05:002008-11-14T12:09:00.000-05:00Patti, I recently read an old Ellery Queen Mystery...Patti, I recently read an old Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine with a Highsmith yarn that was psychologically brilliant. That reminds me I need to read through the Ripley novels again.<BR/><BR/>Scott, Yeah, old Adolf was more of an art collector... I started out myself with Chandler and have moved to Agatha's side of the street recently. However, hard-boiled will always be my preference.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-91003891949708558752008-11-14T10:00:00.000-05:002008-11-14T10:00:00.000-05:00Interestingly, as someone who entered crime fictio...Interestingly, as someone who entered crime fiction as a fan of hard-boiled and noir material, I realize I am coming around to an appreciation of the classic mystery story. This one seems right up my alley. Thanks for yet another title to add to The List. And I appreciate the historical reference as well. It's no wonder classic first editions of famous books or comic books are so rare. It's Hitler's fault!Scott D. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293540073601809197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-90400908848119780552008-11-14T09:47:00.000-05:002008-11-14T09:47:00.000-05:00Marsh is one of my favorite writers. I read every ...Marsh is one of my favorite writers. I read every book of hers although she seems to have fallen a bit out of favor. This is the place I came from: Marsh, Tey, Sayers, Millar, Highsmith, Hughes. Great dames, all.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.com