We are off whale watching today. When South Australia was founded 170+ years ago, the area was well known for the abundance of sperm whales. There were whaling stations mainly founded by American whalers well before the colony was founded. Their activities during the early 19th century saw the decimation of whale numbers.In the last 20 years or so, the whales have come back, and this time of the year they come close to our shores.
I've had a fairly active blogging week as you will see.
This week's posts
- Who brings Hercule Poirot to life best?
Another poll. This time focussing on HP. I'm sure you have an opinion. - Weekly Geeks, 2009-24: Trivia - The Answers
My WG Trivia were 10 questions on Agatha Christie novels and characters. - Reprise: Review: SHADOW, Karin Alvtegen
Earlier in the week I had written a review of SHADOW. Then I discovered an online tool that allowed me to turn my text into a movie. Just a bit of fun. Does it work for you? - Forgotten Book: THE CHALK PIT MURDER, Edgar Lustgarten
Each week I participate in Forgotten Books, using a book recorded in my "little green book". Even back in the 1970s I was hooked on crime fiction. - What kind of transportation are you?
One of those online tools that tells you who you are. - The CWA International Dagger short list - my updated list
I've read 5 out of 6 so far, so here is my ranked list. - Review: SHADOW, Karin Alvtegen
One of the contenders for the CWA International Dagger. Another very strong entry. - A Dozen of my best
My top 12 crime fiction reads so far this year. - When listening gets complicated
You'll have to read this to see what it is about. - Journeys
Sending books to others from Australia? Allow time - we are on the other side of the rest of the world!
- 21st Book Review Blog Carnival
- Sarah Weinman discusses Fred Vargas
- Orange Prize Winner announced
- NYT - verdict on Julia McKenzie as Miss Marple
- South African crime fiction
- Scandinavian Crime Fiction News
- No 4th book from Stieg Larsson
- Who most looks like "your" Miss Marple?
- P.D. Martin has new web site
- New Peter Temple novel in October
- now - THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE, Stieg Larsson
- in the car - LUCIFER'S SHADOW, David Hewson
As you can see Joan Hickson was the popular choice.I must admit that surprised me. I expected more to choose Geraldine McEwan.
I have been wondering whether Julia McKenzie will come to regret her decision to become the next. I bet she never imagined the public analysis of her performance that has just begun.
How about this comment in the NYT: "But oddly — and disappointingly — it’s Ms. McKenzie who seems older in the role. Ms. McEwan’s Marple could come off as dotty and cloying, but that was part of a vigorous strategy to rout wrongdoers and set the world straight; she was a steel fist in a white lace glove. In Ms. McKenzie’s quieter portrayal, the character seems less fragile, but also less determined, and therefore less engaging. Where Ms. McEwan was skeptical, Ms. McKenzie is wistful; dought has turned to doubt."
So this week's poll asks you to choose among 6 contenders for the best depiction of Hercule Poirot. I discovered that there have been many actors who have played HP.
I'm sorry if I've left your favourite out. Do drop in and vote and comment.
I'm always impressed with how much you get done in a week. Fun post. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteDid you go down to Victor for whale watching?
ReplyDeleteColor Online thanks for dropping by.
ReplyDeleteWe saw 3 whales we think Marg. A pair off Middleton and then a really big one off Granite Island.
ReplyDeleteKerrie - So glad you saw whales. I hear there are lots of Orcas feeding on rays somewhere down there:)
ReplyDeleteYou do manage to get lots of blogging done in a week, it is quite impressive. I read "Echoes From The Dead" this week but won't get to the others before the awards are announced. Have a good week!