John's Friend Comments

Merci John.

Thanks for accepting my friend request, John.

Richard wrote: "Interesting blog entry on Boltanski! There's also the phenomenon of the "crook turned copper." I'm not sure whether we've discussed this already, so pardon my memory lapse if we have. But have you..."

Richard, my knowledge of Vidocq comes from the way Victor Hugo used him to create the characters of Jean Valjean and Inspector Javert in Les Misérables. I'll have to learn more about how he came to be acknowledged as the father of modern French criminal investigation. I also need to read more of Terry Pratchett's novels.

Cheers,
John

Interesting blog entry on Boltanski! There's also the phenomenon of the "crook turned copper." I'm not sure whether we've discussed this already, so pardon my memory lapse if we have. But have you read anything about Vidocq? He influenced 19th century French literature as well.

Also, are you a fan of Terry Pratchett? I suspect perhaps not, but if you're ever in the mood for smart satirical fantasy, you may like the Discworld series, especially the novels involving Sam Vimes.

Happy New Year to you too, Kathryn!! I wish you a Wise and Witty 2012.

Happy New Year, John!! Here's to new reads in 2012!

John, no problem whatsoever - you had me messaged at the time.

On another note, i admire your reading capacity - you go through books at tornado-speed and i have noticed some interesting titles too - thank you.

Maria wrote: "Thank you for the friend request, John.

If in any time my reviews have a funny phrasing, i am sorry - english is not my 1st language and sometimes comes to mind the Portuguese phrasing rather than..."

Maria, we exchanged messages a couple of weeks back, but I just realised that I hadn't replied to this comment! No problem with Portuguese phrasing, if it ever happens!

All the best,
John

Sandra wrote: "Thanks for connecting with me on Goodreads. I looked for your books on Amazon; they look interesting. I see that Achebe is one of your favorite authors - mine too."

Thank you for your message, Sandra. Achebe foresaw a lot of what is still happeng in Nigeria! Great writer!

Thanks for connecting with me on Goodreads. I looked for your books on Amazon; they look interesting. I see that Achebe is one of your favorite authors - mine too.

Thank you for the friend request, John.

If in any time my reviews have a funny phrasing, i am sorry - english is not my 1st language and sometimes comes to mind the Portuguese phrasing rather than the English one.

Huw wrote: "Hi John, thank you for enfriending me. If, perchance, you read any of my reviews I am trying to write in the five and zero star categories. All reviews are personal and hope to convey what an ind..."

Huw, I can understand why you are writing in the five and zero star categories. With age I have become more discerning, and I am usually happy with what I read. This leads me to give many five star ratings. When I am disappointed, however, I find that a zero star rating comes easily.

Hi John, thank you for enfriending me. If, perchance, you read any of my reviews I am trying to write in the five and zero star categories. All reviews are personal and hope to convey what an individual book or series means to me. Am happy to discuss anything - gently. Kind regards, Huw

Thank you for the friend request, John. I look forward to getting to know you better.

Jill,

Thank you for your welcome message.
Best wishes,

Thanks for being my friend on Goodreads, John, and welcome to Goodreads.