tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post586921924618256546..comments2024-03-28T14:10:50.561-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: Last Seen in Lapaz by Kwei QuarteyCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-53113343510795717682023-02-09T01:20:46.030-07:002023-02-09T01:20:46.030-07:00Good.Good.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-46235931157401161862023-02-08T23:27:48.063-07:002023-02-08T23:27:48.063-07:00Yeah, I'm having trouble with Eskens' The ...Yeah, I'm having trouble with Eskens' The Stolen Hours, although I like his writing. I'm avoiding the killer chapters and reading about the protagonist who has PTSD. I just listed some cozies you suggest on my library reserve.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-24070826122805002882023-02-08T14:26:15.228-07:002023-02-08T14:26:15.228-07:00Sometimes enough is enough... at least for awhile....Sometimes enough is enough... at least for awhile. That's why I don't stick to just one type of mystery. Changing it up is good for me.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-48622751899922321632023-02-08T13:57:38.932-07:002023-02-08T13:57:38.932-07:00Oh, I'm at a point where I want to avoid tortu...Oh, I'm at a point where I want to avoid torture and violence, so I may be looking for calmer books, maybe a few cozies. But I appreciate the review.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-9821113937506792672023-02-08T01:23:52.927-07:002023-02-08T01:23:52.927-07:00It really is, Gretchen.It really is, Gretchen.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-75784565028659158842023-02-08T01:23:29.437-07:002023-02-08T01:23:29.437-07:00Probably about as long as mine. ;-)Probably about as long as mine. ;-)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-56881861299060214212023-02-08T01:23:01.197-07:002023-02-08T01:23:01.197-07:00Good idea.Good idea.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-26169117211022242422023-02-07T18:06:54.292-07:002023-02-07T18:06:54.292-07:00This does sound like a heavy read, but, like you s...This does sound like a heavy read, but, like you said, it is important to get a better understanding about things like this that go on in our world. I was surprised to learn that the area I live in has a sex trafficking problem. We are a smallish college town, but are right off of a major Interstate. I don't think there are many places untouched by this anymore. And this series sounds like a great way to learn about West Africa.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351923715238237269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-1012427521066587962023-02-07T06:10:10.484-07:002023-02-07T06:10:10.484-07:00I can't believe this is already #3 in this aut...I can't believe this is already #3 in this author's 'new' series. I think I have books #1 and #2, but haven't read them yet. As you said, even if the storyline is hard to read, Quartey shares and helps the reader understand so much about this part of Africa. I also liked his Darko Dawson books. Putting this one on my list - the long, long list. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-4807485123034258402023-02-07T04:59:51.356-07:002023-02-07T04:59:51.356-07:00I think you're right, Cathy, that sometimes i...I think you're right, Cathy, that sometimes it's beneficial to read something that makes us think, or even feel uncomfortable. The things Quartey writes about do happen, and we won't stop them if we don't talk about them. The story sounds powerful, although I know what you mean about the dispassionate way of telling it. I like Quartey's Darko Dawson book, and I will probably read this one. I think I'll have to choose the right time.Margot Kinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599589137890528065noreply@blogger.com