tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post4747955860373959454..comments2024-03-28T01:52:45.271-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: The Stolen Hours by Allen EskensCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-35218622568797545282023-02-19T13:58:28.066-07:002023-02-19T13:58:28.066-07:00It will be interesting to see what he does.It will be interesting to see what he does.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-24344678914374336452023-02-19T13:57:55.338-07:002023-02-19T13:57:55.338-07:00I just go with the flow. I have enough to worry ab...I just go with the flow. I have enough to worry about in my real life to let myself get tied up in knots about my fictional favorites. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-51445064981706092492023-02-18T13:32:07.656-07:002023-02-18T13:32:07.656-07:00Every time the book switched to the photographer, ...Every time the book switched to the photographer, I felt like running out of the room, off the page and to Ruth Galloway's house. I was a bit gobsmacked by two culprits at the end, not exactly gobsmacked as now with mysteries, little phases me as I know authors put in red herrings and distractions. Now I just opened The Last Remains and must pull myself away from this computer and go read that. Is it the final book? Her publisher says yes and she says she still has a few more books in her about Ruth? What's a reader to think?Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-89263259477104120752023-02-18T11:06:08.584-07:002023-02-18T11:06:08.584-07:00I confess that I skipped some of the slimiest and ...I confess that I skipped some of the slimiest and goriest parts starring the photographer. But I liked Lila Nash and her recovery from trauma and doing so well in her legal skills, and also for achieving the rock climbing goal. Good thinking on Andi's part to boost her self-confidence. I wonder if Eskens plans any more books with Lila Nash. I see this is the third book in the Joe Talbot series, so I wonder if the two of them will make it in another book.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-87380853553278203552023-02-18T10:49:31.835-07:002023-02-18T10:49:31.835-07:00Every time the book switched to the photographer, ...Every time the book switched to the photographer, I felt like taking a shower afterwards. Yuck.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-4603068271225676782023-02-18T00:21:52.365-07:002023-02-18T00:21:52.365-07:00Well, I kept at this book and have confidence abou...Well, I kept at this book and have confidence about Lila Nash's growing strength and determination, despite her past traumas. I like it now that she is moving ahead. As for the photographer, I couldn't stand reading about him at the beginning or now. Can't wait for his comeuppance. As for leading you down the "garden path to the compost pile," I can't wait to see what that's about. Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-81445860562173174102023-02-07T01:15:27.903-07:002023-02-07T01:15:27.903-07:00Choose one of his other books.Choose one of his other books.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-19955866685876566942023-02-07T01:15:05.687-07:002023-02-07T01:15:05.687-07:00It sounds as though switching to another book may ...It sounds as though switching to another book may be the best idea for you.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-27735410707623328802023-02-06T22:34:31.033-07:002023-02-06T22:34:31.033-07:00Yes. Do that when you have time (sigh) with all of...Yes. Do that when you have time (sigh) with all of your other books and tasks. I may find another book of his because the PTSD is so strong and it's getting to me and nothing happened to me like this character's experience. So I'll see if I can keep going or read a different book fo him.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-77913618220649762212023-02-06T10:15:34.102-07:002023-02-06T10:15:34.102-07:00It's hard to read about a woman with horrid, t...It's hard to read about a woman with horrid, traumatic past experiences and then dealing with PTSD. I have to feel safe with a character, and will give this another try or I'll be sleeping with the lights on and not taking out the trash after 3 p.m. I may have to read another of his books, as I won't stop reading his books. Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-61846902606441925482023-02-05T13:22:54.327-07:002023-02-05T13:22:54.327-07:00It still boggles my mind that I haven't read e...It still boggles my mind that I haven't read every single one of his books. I'll have to do something about that one of these days.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-87481106033558701842023-02-05T04:19:23.738-07:002023-02-05T04:19:23.738-07:00The Google wrangler (or one of them) writes again....The Google wrangler (or one of them) writes again. I am getting stressed by Lila's history and anxiety and PTSD. May have to read another of Eskens' books, as I like his writing. Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-27591643833039665332022-09-26T21:59:18.724-07:002022-09-26T21:59:18.724-07:00Amen!
Amen!<br />Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-35448267828411382312022-09-24T13:22:50.363-07:002022-09-24T13:22:50.363-07:00Wow-- I've never listened to an audiobook that...Wow-- I've never listened to an audiobook that has sound effects like gunshots! I wouldn't be too crazy about that either.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-18622163973178985702022-09-24T13:21:21.091-07:002022-09-24T13:21:21.091-07:00Yes, he does.Yes, he does.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-23173411660839808842022-09-24T13:20:53.567-07:002022-09-24T13:20:53.567-07:00They are very good books, Mystica. I hope you can ...They are very good books, Mystica. I hope you can find them.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-47652124914699508062022-09-23T08:33:13.062-07:002022-09-23T08:33:13.062-07:00Thank you for the review. I've not read anythi...Thank you for the review. I've not read anything by this author but will be looking out for books Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-47157878690953250812022-09-23T01:58:02.072-07:002022-09-23T01:58:02.072-07:00Me, too, but I cried while reading Nothing So Dang...Me, too, but I cried while reading Nothing So Dangerous. Eskens writes about character readers care about.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-56681492487856818762022-09-23T01:56:51.566-07:002022-09-23T01:56:51.566-07:00I listened to one: Rhode Island Red. But it was fu...I listened to one: Rhode Island Red. But it was full of yelling and gunshots and I was trying to be calm before bed. I have four on hold, but have to find time to hear them. This book is one of them.<br />If it's before bedtime, I have to relax, no fights or murders in audio. So planning is required. I think I still like the printed word better, but I will try more audio books.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-32012050200256527722022-09-23T00:38:39.556-07:002022-09-23T00:38:39.556-07:00I think you're right, FR!I think you're right, FR!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-2797416361163113502022-09-23T00:38:15.486-07:002022-09-23T00:38:15.486-07:00You're going to get a very enthusiastic YES! f...You're going to get a very enthusiastic YES! from me.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-72085477612111703002022-09-23T00:37:31.439-07:002022-09-23T00:37:31.439-07:00You probably will, Dorothy. It's good to hear ...You probably will, Dorothy. It's good to hear that you've enjoyed his books, too.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-67161755462353934832022-09-23T00:36:59.072-07:002022-09-23T00:36:59.072-07:00Yes! Yes! Yes!Yes! Yes! Yes!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-77428283721583131942022-09-23T00:36:04.875-07:002022-09-23T00:36:04.875-07:00Lila is the best combination of vulnerable and str...Lila is the best combination of vulnerable and strong.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-37458174978588172952022-09-23T00:34:31.616-07:002022-09-23T00:34:31.616-07:00Have you started listening to audiobooks?Have you started listening to audiobooks?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.com