tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post3547367567634991901..comments2024-03-28T14:10:50.561-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: The Considerate Killer by Lene Kaaberbøl and Agnete FriisCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-45206239149637192372016-03-05T00:56:50.671-07:002016-03-05T00:56:50.671-07:00I heard somewhere on the grapevine that this is su...I heard somewhere on the grapevine that this is supposed to be the last Nina book. I don't know if it's true or not.<br /><br />And I loved your comment with all those character assessments, Kathy. Lots of food for thought and comparison!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-72515046735729041682016-03-04T19:19:24.343-07:002016-03-04T19:19:24.343-07:00I thin kit's much more common in mysteries and...I thin kit's much more common in mysteries and other fiction for male characters to be conflicted about their jobs vs. their families. Not common for that conflict to be in a woman's life. And not too many women detectives have children. Think V.I. Warshawski, Sharon McCone, Kinsey Millhone.<br /><br />Irene Huss in Helen Turston's series in Goteberg doesn't seem to be in conflict. She's home often, but relies on her spouse, to be there for their children when she isn't home. <br /><br />Annika Bengtzon is often in conflict about her job vs. children but she usually doesn't put them in danger -- unless, by dint of her investigations, they are in danger anyway. She doesn't make the mistakes Nina Borg does though. <br /><br />I found the situation in book 2 with Nina's children to be so harrowing, I was fed up --almost. Of course, I continued reading the series and will do so. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-48201208858504474552016-03-03T13:54:34.123-07:002016-03-03T13:54:34.123-07:00I don't blame them. I've never been to Haw...I don't blame them. I've never been to Hawaii before, so it does tempt me.<br /><br />The last panel I attended Sunday was on writing partnerships, so I was able to see both Kaaberbol and Friis. The entire panel was fascinating-- one of my favorites of all I attended.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-19963635837399939332016-03-03T13:52:10.049-07:002016-03-03T13:52:10.049-07:00It is, isn't it? I feel the same way when some...It is, isn't it? I feel the same way when someone reviews a book in a series I'm a bit behind on.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-26132607372000631632016-03-03T13:51:19.248-07:002016-03-03T13:51:19.248-07:00I think one of the reasons why I like the series s...I think one of the reasons why I like the series so much is that you cheer Nina on for doing what's right-- but at the same time you want to shake some sense into her when it comes to her husband and (especially) her children. You normally don't run across many characters like that in fiction.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-39514227781015407532016-03-03T07:06:28.239-07:002016-03-03T07:06:28.239-07:00I've had the first book here for quite some ti...I've had the first book here for quite some time. And I did very much enjoy listening to Agnete Friis on a panel this last weekend. Need to move the first book up the pile. <br /><br />P.S. I talked for almost an hour and a half last night at book group. We ate snacks at this meeting and they ate and I talked. Now they all want to sign up for LCC Hawaii! LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-63490420369466875362016-03-03T05:41:02.054-07:002016-03-03T05:41:02.054-07:00I enjoy this series a lot, Cathy, so I'm glad ...I enjoy this series a lot, Cathy, so I'm glad you thought this was a good entry. I admit I've not gotten to it yet, but it's good to know I have something enjoyable to look forward to reading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-60178039495034301682016-03-03T04:02:52.728-07:002016-03-03T04:02:52.728-07:00I like this series, too, and have read the first t...I like this series, too, and have read the first three books. Liked the first two, not the third.<br /><br />However, this one sounds interesting, but I concur that I'd miss the focus being on Nina Borg. But I will read it when it comes to the library.<br /><br />I think it's a good thing that she is so invested in helping people, especially in the first two books, a child and then immigrants. However, I was disappointed in her putting her own children in such danger in book two. That prompted her spouse to take the children away from her household. Don't blame him.<br /><br />However, as I remind myself to "Stay Calm. This is fiction."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com