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Here is our discussion thread for Shakespeare's Landlord, our April group read. As always, be cautious of reading the posts below if you haven't finished, as they may contain spoilers.
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Caryl Mom to dd (11) and ds (5) Co-moderator, The Reading Circle and Heart of the Home I'm doing the Summer Reading Challenge: 1***5****10****15****20 DONE! Last edited by Caryl; 04-26-2009 at 02:21 PM. |
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I'm just over half-way through this mystery, and I'm looking forward to attempting to finish it tonight. I like Lily, and the plot has me wondering and looking forward to its resolution. I have no idea how it will turn out! A housecleaner is a great idea for a sleuth.
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Caryl Mom to dd (11) and ds (5) Co-moderator, The Reading Circle and Heart of the Home I'm doing the Summer Reading Challenge: 1***5****10****15****20 DONE! |
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I liked the book.
At first I found Lily to be too angry and harsh for my taste. Once she revealed her past she softened and I found her more likable and the story more enjoyable. I like the set up with the two men, Marshall and Friedrich and the series has the potential to run long with the housekeeper setup.
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What I did find refreshing and affirming was the fact that she opened herself to a relationship. I did request the second book -Shakespeare Champion- because I want to know how her new found love life progresses
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Mom and proud parent to ~NICCOLO~. My brave & smart 9yr. old cancer survivor! Leukemia (ALL) fighter from 03.31.06 - 06.12.09. His new journey began on 06.12.09. Walk w/him to his 2nd. year of complete remission. Kitties Katiuska: 12,1991 - 3.24.2010 & Misky: 05,1991 - 5.13.2010. Beta fish: Sparta, hamsters: Froda & Spike. Goal for 2010 SN Summer Reading Challenge! ***,***,***,10. Bonus books: 1. |
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The Marshall/Claude thing reminds me a bit of Stephanie Plum's man dilemna (Ranger or Morelli?), and I'm worried it's going in this direction. I'd rather not have that going on with Lily, too. I figured out the mystery just as Lily did, and I think it's neat how Harris had us keep pace with Lily's mind. I'd read another Shakespeare mystery.
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Caryl Mom to dd (11) and ds (5) Co-moderator, The Reading Circle and Heart of the Home I'm doing the Summer Reading Challenge: 1***5****10****15****20 DONE! |
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I just finished this series this week and am a little sad that Harris won't be writing any more books about Lily Bard. I enjoyed the series overall and I liked that the character grew and changed as it progressed. Caryl, it was very unlike the Stephanie Plum books in that respect - it didn't do the "Which man will she choose?" storyline over and over and over again. The character learned and grew, unlike Stephanie Plum who is pretty much exactly the same in every book.
I will say that I wasn't that thrilled with the solution to the mystery in the final book, but I enjoyed the mysteries in all of the others.
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Susan, mom to Susy (10), Sam (6), Ben (4) and Sarah (1.5) Co-Mod of AP, A Reading Circle and SD 2009 Summer Reading Challenge: I met my goal! |
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I am loving this series of books. I requested book #3 and will read it after I am done with Out of Captivity.
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Mom and proud parent to ~NICCOLO~. My brave & smart 9yr. old cancer survivor! Leukemia (ALL) fighter from 03.31.06 - 06.12.09. His new journey began on 06.12.09. Walk w/him to his 2nd. year of complete remission. Kitties Katiuska: 12,1991 - 3.24.2010 & Misky: 05,1991 - 5.13.2010. Beta fish: Sparta, hamsters: Froda & Spike. Goal for 2010 SN Summer Reading Challenge! ***,***,***,10. Bonus books: 1. |
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Okay, you two talked me into it (easily): I just requested the second book from the library.
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Caryl Mom to dd (11) and ds (5) Co-moderator, The Reading Circle and Heart of the Home I'm doing the Summer Reading Challenge: 1***5****10****15****20 DONE! |
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Book #2 was great, I hope you enjoy it.
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Mom and proud parent to ~NICCOLO~. My brave & smart 9yr. old cancer survivor! Leukemia (ALL) fighter from 03.31.06 - 06.12.09. His new journey began on 06.12.09. Walk w/him to his 2nd. year of complete remission. Kitties Katiuska: 12,1991 - 3.24.2010 & Misky: 05,1991 - 5.13.2010. Beta fish: Sparta, hamsters: Froda & Spike. Goal for 2010 SN Summer Reading Challenge! ***,***,***,10. Bonus books: 1. |
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