tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725252734697392575.post2625708128943962681..comments2023-10-10T10:00:06.367+01:00Comments on DJ´s krimiblog: Yaba Badoe, True Murder (2009)Dorte Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725252734697392575.post-72148393012788502632010-09-01T11:42:37.567+01:002010-09-01T11:42:37.567+01:00Belle: it was ever so refreshing to read a fine th...Belle: it was ever so refreshing to read a fine thriller from a child´s perspective. <br /><br />Patti: my well-kept secret is that I read the other global readers´ reviews and buy the books that get the best reviews ;) <br /><br />Beth: it has been done before, but it is not all writers that get away with it like Badoe does.Dorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725252734697392575.post-88659779207884489822010-08-31T12:00:51.960+01:002010-08-31T12:00:51.960+01:00Like others have said, this really looks interesti...Like others have said, this really looks interesting, especially the story told through the eyes of a child who is an outsider.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725252734697392575.post-1371055296157652332010-08-31T01:02:39.673+01:002010-08-31T01:02:39.673+01:00You are finding some excellent books through this ...You are finding some excellent books through this challenge. I just did Australia.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725252734697392575.post-71258163601304968292010-08-30T21:03:58.363+01:002010-08-30T21:03:58.363+01:00This one looks like an interesting read - it's...This one looks like an interesting read - it's definitely a different perspective. I'll have to keep my eye out for it.Belle Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112894169429729531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725252734697392575.post-85329824617463560162010-08-30T17:33:19.420+01:002010-08-30T17:33:19.420+01:00Louise: the main part takes place in Britain, but ...Louise: the main part takes place in Britain, but Ajuba´s background is important for the story and for the different atmosphere. Her African perspective makes her a very good observer.Dorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725252734697392575.post-12515061556143965912010-08-30T16:56:46.387+01:002010-08-30T16:56:46.387+01:00Interesting with a mystery set in Ghana. Don't...Interesting with a mystery set in Ghana. Don't think I've ever read a book with a Ghanese setting.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041866872571178817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725252734697392575.post-921152569161041892010-08-30T14:54:06.907+01:002010-08-30T14:54:06.907+01:00Kerrie: oh, I am sure you people will force me to ...Kerrie: oh, I am sure you people will force me to make a new global level soon - and then you´ll need this one ;) <br /><br />Maxine: it was easier to review BECAUSE it was unusual. A real pleasure. <br /><br />Margot: I am glad to have tempted you with something that is different. <br /><br />Kelly: that is a great compliment indeed! <br /><br />Clarissa: to be quite honest I always revert to British crime, but I have enjoyed some of my field trips to other parts of the world.Dorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725252734697392575.post-70372703117800404392010-08-30T14:23:10.490+01:002010-08-30T14:23:10.490+01:00What a great book review! I know a writer from Gha...What a great book review! I know a writer from Ghana, she's a very good writer too, and reading her book made me wonder why I didn't read more international fiction. Here's another great example of why we should.<br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725252734697392575.post-10486738635600329052010-08-30T14:08:24.229+01:002010-08-30T14:08:24.229+01:00This sounds fascinating!
I might not have signe...This sounds fascinating! <br /><br />I might not have signed up for your global challenge, but I've certainly broadened my perspective just from reading your reviews!!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859017153454691633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725252734697392575.post-42549595717937014982010-08-30T12:32:37.755+01:002010-08-30T12:32:37.755+01:00Dorte - Thanks for this excellent review! It sound...Dorte - Thanks for this excellent review! It sounds like an utterly fascinating book, and an interesting narrator. This one goes on my TBR.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725252734697392575.post-15423755794146193452010-08-30T11:36:27.689+01:002010-08-30T11:36:27.689+01:00Excellent review, Dorte, I think you have captured...Excellent review, Dorte, I think you have captured the various unusual essences of this book very well. I am glad you enjoyed it. I thought that for a first novel in particular, it's very good.Maxine Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06628509319992204770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725252734697392575.post-73005199416080042022010-08-30T10:45:33.516+01:002010-08-30T10:45:33.516+01:00You've sold me Dorte - but when am I going to ...You've sold me Dorte - but when am I going to find enough time to read it?Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.com