tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post3993368152840721350..comments2024-03-11T00:52:06.529+10:30Comments on MYSTERIES in PARADISE: Review: GUNSHOT ROAD, Adrian HylandKerriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-11506730309638138102010-09-03T19:10:13.043+09:302010-09-03T19:10:13.043+09:30As you say -its the publishers Chris - although I ...As you say -its the publishers Chris - although I believe an e-book will also deliver less in royalties to the author so many of them are not too happy about themKerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-66927545184753586732010-09-03T11:27:34.736+09:302010-09-03T11:27:34.736+09:30What is it with Australian publishers not wanting ...What is it with Australian publishers not wanting Australians to read their books on a Kindle?<br /><br />Gunshot Road is available for Kindle, but not to Australians!Chris Crouchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05440514620431774308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-71018235096638960852010-08-29T22:38:34.770+09:302010-08-29T22:38:34.770+09:30I suggest to savor the pages of "Gunshot Road...I suggest to savor the pages of "Gunshot Road," slowly, enjoy the words, think about them. I didn't read this quickly because I wanted to think and enjoy, and literally savor it like a good, rich chocolate dessert with a great cup of tea...pure enjoyment. No missing words or sentences.kathy d.http://chelseanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-1998355561132643302010-08-29T20:53:32.167+09:302010-08-29T20:53:32.167+09:30I am planning on reading this book in the next few...I am planning on reading this book in the next few weeks, and I have high hopes for it!<br /><br />BTW, congrats on being shortlisted for best crime blog for BBAW! Well done!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-43572297813246794392010-08-29T17:56:38.884+09:302010-08-29T17:56:38.884+09:30That's good to hear Kathy. I agree that Adrian...That's good to hear Kathy. I agree that Adrian is an excellent craftsman.Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8273911883856580200.post-14025594005520363652010-08-29T17:42:28.652+09:302010-08-29T17:42:28.652+09:30I agree with you and also give "Gunshot Road&...I agree with you and also give "Gunshot Road" a 5 and above. It is a wonderful book for many reasons, not the least of which is the superbly crafted writing.<br /><br />Often what we define as mysteries have a great story, plot, characters, but we wouldn't cheer on the writing itself--the language, etc.<br /><br />However, Hyland's writing of each page, each paragraph, each sentence is so well-done, so well-crafted, that this book stands out as a piece of excellent writing.<br /><br />The character is great, too, unlike others in contemporary mystery fiction.<br /><br />I could see the respect which Hyland has for Australia's Indigenous people and their culture. That shone through.<br /><br />All in all a great read, one which I savored like a wonderful dessert, one bite at a time.kathy d.noreply@blogger.com