tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post4403626036242438057..comments2023-09-20T17:55:43.908-05:00Comments on BookLust: Review: Envious Casca [TSS]Aartihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-7800840459641556332010-07-09T18:47:18.176-05:002010-07-09T18:47:18.176-05:00I found out the answer to my question about the ti...I found out the answer to my question about the title Envious Casca. It is in a phrase in<br />a speech made by Mark Antony after<br />Julius Caesar's assassination.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11442210735277206297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-22647129999292038872010-06-28T18:22:42.626-05:002010-06-28T18:22:42.626-05:00I love Georgette Heyer, but her mysteries are new ...I love Georgette Heyer, but her mysteries are new to me. I'm reading<br />Envious Casca and still don't know what the title refers to. Does anyone know. Maybe I'll find out in the last few pages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-52478863100128417342009-12-29T15:27:03.836-06:002009-12-29T15:27:03.836-06:00I have only read one Heyer book, and I didn't ...I have only read one Heyer book, and I didn't really care for it too much. There was a lot of military information in it and not much else. I think it was called An Infamous Army. Have you read that one? I think her other books would appeal to me more and I have been reading a lot about her on various blogs as of late, so I think I will try again. I also think it's really funny that she dislikes her fans!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-85612804740589986842009-12-29T12:40:59.738-06:002009-12-29T12:40:59.738-06:00It sounds like there are quite a few things about ...It sounds like there are quite a few things about Heyer that would drive me crazy, but I want to read her anyway :P It's no small feat when an author is worth reading despite those annoyances. What do you recommend as a starting point?Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-25380146729312617322009-12-28T13:09:33.921-06:002009-12-28T13:09:33.921-06:00I'm compiling a list of Bloggiesta participant...I'm compiling a list of Bloggiesta participants who have Twitter accounts. I see that your account is protected - would you still like to be on this list? If so, please email me at missremmers (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks!Miss Remmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110516923934703968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-27437642578934945802009-12-28T06:38:44.077-06:002009-12-28T06:38:44.077-06:00What you said about GH books and how easy it is to...What you said about GH books and how easy it is to read them is so true. I feel the same also about Joanna TrollopeMysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-55478275114050469252009-12-27T22:56:12.147-06:002009-12-27T22:56:12.147-06:00Gavin- I hope you enjoy her! She's one of my ...Gavin- I hope you enjoy her! She's one of my favorite authors, though more for her historical novels than for her mysteries.<br /><br />Kathy- Yes, it's hard with those characters, isn't it?! So unsympathetic. Glad I could help :-)<br /><br />Kristen- Yes, you're right! I don't LOVE Inspector Hemingway but I do adore Hannasyde.<br /><br />Memory- Yes, I think many people compare her to Christie and to Sayers. I think they were all writing around the same time, so it's quite likely there are similarities.<br /><br />Vasilly- I hope you decide to read her. She's good for me to get out of a reading slump, so maybe she could do the same for you.<br /><br />She- Yes, I think now that Sourcebooks is re-releasing so many of her books, she's come into a second wind. While I always liked having her to myself, more or less (is that really weird to sometimes just enjoy a little-known author alone?), I'm glad she's getting back in demand.<br /><br />Valerie- You make a very good point! Quite likely characters in mysteries are unlikeable as you never know who might be the killer!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-38600951448280464612009-12-27T20:47:16.389-06:002009-12-27T20:47:16.389-06:00I still have not read Heyer, although I have been ...I still have not read Heyer, although I have been meaning to, And have one of her books in my TBR pile. Like many of the others, did not know she wrote mysteries. I think most mysteries are filled with unlikeable characters, that is why they kill each other off!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10401551604933163595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-4542962188250158212009-12-27T18:18:59.848-06:002009-12-27T18:18:59.848-06:00I feel like I have been seeing a lot about Georget...I feel like I have been seeing a lot about Georgette Heyer over the past couple of months. I've never read anything by her, but it seems as though I should. Everyone seems to love her. <br /><br />Hope your holiday was fabulous! :)Shehttp://www.historyofshe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-4335994696507428592009-12-27T16:53:40.853-06:002009-12-27T16:53:40.853-06:00I've really enjoyed reading this review. I'...I've really enjoyed reading this review. I'm probably one of the last few bloggers who haven't read her. Your review is pushing her on my TBR list. Hope you're having a great weekend.Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-7567188772375382822009-12-27T14:46:57.022-06:002009-12-27T14:46:57.022-06:00I've been meaning to try Heyer for ages and ag...I've been meaning to try Heyer for ages and ages. I know their mysteries are probably very different, but your comments about the class-consciousness make me think of Agatha Christe. Her mysteries are also quite focused on class and on the "natural" differences between people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds.Memoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922151273874989122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-5777041048432240732009-12-27T13:34:42.180-06:002009-12-27T13:34:42.180-06:00Haha ... you are so spot on with the evaluation of...Haha ... you are so spot on with the evaluation of her mysteries ... the unlikeable characters, the unlikely romance ... it's something of a formula with her. The strange thing is that she makes her Scotland Yard detectives immensely smart, easy-going and likable. Go figure!Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-54585576239608701132009-12-27T11:26:27.335-06:002009-12-27T11:26:27.335-06:00I think that you have hit on why I don't like ...I think that you have hit on why I don't like Heyer's mysteries while I love her historical romances. I just don't like books with unlikeable characters. Thanks for helping me understand myself better.Kathy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168003964595205125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-21406832280116855782009-12-27T10:57:19.590-06:002009-12-27T10:57:19.590-06:00Thanks Aarti! I often turn to mysteries when I ne...Thanks Aarti! I often turn to mysteries when I need a change and have not read Heyer. I can add her to my "new" author list for 2010. Have a great week.Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865699135545209220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-14060615675516570862009-12-27T10:44:52.862-06:002009-12-27T10:44:52.862-06:00Blodeuedd- Yes, you should read her if you can get...Blodeuedd- Yes, you should read her if you can get your hands on her :-)<br /><br />Mrs. B- Contemporary for Heyer, I mean (being early 20th century). Not contemporary to us.<br /><br />Court- I think she looked down on people who liked light, frothy romances.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-7718256118589189182009-12-27T08:37:56.638-06:002009-12-27T08:37:56.638-06:00Oooh, that one sounds like it could be fun. Will k...Oooh, that one sounds like it could be fun. Will keep my eyes open for it.<br /><br />(And I didn't realize Heyer didn't like her fans! Huh. Do you know why?)Courthttp://books.moonsoar.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-46222375207395066262009-12-27T04:29:47.944-06:002009-12-27T04:29:47.944-06:00Gee, I didn't know Heyer wrote contemporary my...Gee, I didn't know Heyer wrote contemporary mysteries. I must look some of them up!Astrid (Mrs.B)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00504736603540947661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-15610132886955821622009-12-27T04:18:03.671-06:002009-12-27T04:18:03.671-06:00Nice review :)
And I who still haven't read an...Nice review :)<br />And I who still haven't read any oh her books, but then again the library only have oneBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com