tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post466837593179549956..comments2024-01-03T09:11:01.150-05:00Comments on Coffee and a Book Chick: The Tourist, by Olen SteinhauerNatalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-63253761470392262762012-09-05T21:29:42.979-04:002012-09-05T21:29:42.979-04:00It's been a while since I read a spy novel, so...It's been a while since I read a spy novel, so I know what you mean. This one was not in the least bit confusing, so if you ever have a hankering to try espionage, give this one a try! And let me know what you think!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-73922991705010419212012-09-05T21:28:56.037-04:002012-09-05T21:28:56.037-04:00Oh, Shannon, you are much too kind, thank you! I f...Oh, Shannon, you are much too kind, thank you! I find I feel much more confident about a review if I can write it AS SOON as I finish reading it, but sometimes I just don't have the time to get to it right away. I try to diligently write it once the reading is concluded, but this isn't my day job that pays the bills, so sometimes I have to get to it when I get to it! :) We all know how that goes!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-50749499793485433902012-09-05T21:26:45.870-04:002012-09-05T21:26:45.870-04:00I really need to read Ian McEwan, where have I bee...I really need to read Ian McEwan, where have I been?! I need to get on it.Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-53672817466390373372012-09-05T21:26:21.274-04:002012-09-05T21:26:21.274-04:00I might be just wicked insensitive to that part of...I might be just wicked insensitive to that part of it! :) I was just much more wrapped up in how cool the spy-world was, so like you, I like my thrillers to stick to the thrills! :)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-8185925205899916832012-09-05T21:25:22.140-04:002012-09-05T21:25:22.140-04:00It definitely was a good way to pass the time, no ...It definitely was a good way to pass the time, no question about it, very engaging and quite a page-turner!<br /><br />Sadly, <b><i>Dr. No</i></b> just didn't fit for me, but I think that was partly due to the fact that I read that when I hadn't read the others in the James Bond series that came before it! I was under the impression that I could read any of them as a stand-alone, but apparently not! :) Lesson learned!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-40809520878377093202012-09-05T21:23:45.118-04:002012-09-05T21:23:45.118-04:00I did enjoy this one and I'm looking forward t...I did enjoy this one and I'm looking forward to the next installment, which I should be picking up soon from the library. Let me know what you think if you do get a chance to read it!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-67440486103765643802012-09-03T15:14:33.365-04:002012-09-03T15:14:33.365-04:00I've seen this mentioned a lot, but don't ...I've seen this mentioned a lot, but don't know if it's my cup of tea. I get so confused by espionage and can't keep track of whose side anyone's on!Laurie Chttp://baystatera.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-22994210877632085232012-09-02T22:23:05.346-04:002012-09-02T22:23:05.346-04:00I'd love to read this, now that I've read ...I'd love to read this, now that I've read your review (the title sounds familiar but I hadn't looked into it before) - and can I just say how lovely your review is? It reads SO smoothly, so professional, and without my problem of running off at the mouth! I wish I could write reviews like this. :) (I have limited opportunities/time to write, so I don't even have time to edit them, I just hit "publish"!)Shannon (Giraffe Days)http://www.giraffedays.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-71220036264893732922012-09-02T20:37:23.869-04:002012-09-02T20:37:23.869-04:00I do enjoy a good spy novel. Right now I've go...I do enjoy a good spy novel. Right now I've got Ian McEwan's SWEET TOOTH on my radar. Now I'll also have to try THE TOURIST. Great review :) Reeder Readshttp://www.reederreads.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-22528359200397085012012-09-02T19:21:36.812-04:002012-09-02T19:21:36.812-04:00I sometimes find that it's a hard mix putting ...I sometimes find that it's a hard mix putting spy/thriller novels together with family life and/or character studies. Most of the time it's best when a thriller sticks to the thrills, as characters aren't as important there, and they tend to lack a bit. Still sounds like a great story; thanks for the review!Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/01670155947411449802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-19958319944987144982012-09-02T16:04:15.301-04:002012-09-02T16:04:15.301-04:00I was excited when I saw the "The Tourist&quo...I was excited when I saw the "The Tourist" was the titl of your post. Last week I was in the bookstore and a women asked me if I'd read this book because she was curious about it but unsure, I read the back summary and wondered myself. It thought it sounded very interesting so I'm glad you liked it nd it lived up to its description for the most part.<br /><br />WHat a disappointment about Dr. No...I'll keep that in mind, Thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-22754284050280265262012-09-02T15:14:24.877-04:002012-09-02T15:14:24.877-04:00I love mysteries and thrillers but spy novels are ...I love mysteries and thrillers but spy novels are hit or miss for me. This one sounds like a winner!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com