tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post5499016316836129385..comments2023-10-31T05:01:17.695-07:00Comments on Lazy Thoughts From a Boomer: Elvis & Joe in Audiobook: The Last Detectivele0pard13http://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-29952947533194293202010-03-05T14:26:35.811-08:002010-03-05T14:26:35.811-08:00As I've said, you are a gem, lp13! You're...As I've said, you are a gem, lp13! You're our go-to Crais dealer...or maybe Santa Crais? ;-) Happy reading, Poncho!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17404052490491044727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-87957288672036502552010-03-05T11:33:26.781-08:002010-03-05T11:33:26.781-08:00Good point, Christine. Well, I'm starting Ponc...Good point, Christine. Well, I'm starting Poncho off right. The Omnibus paperback is making its way to him and has the first three in the series (The Monkey's Raincoat, Stalking the Angel, and Lullaby Town). When he's done with that, I have the next Omnibus three waiting him ;-).<br /><br />I think Craisies enjoy introducing readers to the series, and envy them for what's coming their way if they stay with it.<br /><br />Thank you, Christine.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-20146175828493007892010-03-05T10:22:50.069-08:002010-03-05T10:22:50.069-08:00If I'd never read The Last Detective, I would ...If I'd never read The Last Detective, I would have been blissfully unaware of what was missing by cutting the opening Joe-in-Alaska. But as I have, I share your "What!?!"<br /><br />No worries, Poncho. We'd never subject anyone to hate-mail just because they are a Crais-virgin. In fact, I'd think some Craisies would be a little jealous because you still have this great world to discover. ;-)<br /><br />The <i>Craisie Town</i> forum is like a favorite playground, PCN! And that quote of Naomi's nailed one of the best things about RC's writing.<br /><br />You better believe I immediately jumped up to check the acknowledgements in my copy of TLD after reading PCN's post! ;-) SWEET!!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17404052490491044727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-88499104733431015452010-03-03T13:43:13.670-08:002010-03-03T13:43:13.670-08:00This just in: Brilliance Audio says,
"We do ...This just in: Brilliance Audio says,<br /><br />"<i>We do not have the specific information on who abridged the book although I can tell you that the abridgement was approved by the author.</i>"<br /><br />So, which among us will ask the man himself how he could have done that? Hehe ;-).le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-68050743322441357862010-03-02T13:46:57.395-08:002010-03-02T13:46:57.395-08:00Poncho, how about this? I have the Omnibus paperba...Poncho, how about this? I have the <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1041172.Omnibus_The_Monkey_s_Raincoat_Stalking_The_Angel_Lullaby_Town" rel="nofollow">Omnibus paperback</a> of the first three in the series. I could lend it to you and you could see if you like it (we'll turn you into a <i>Craisie</i>, yet). Or, I could try and turn you into audiobook fan (contact me offline).<br /><br />Thanks for your comment, cousin.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-77204441146556140992010-03-02T13:11:39.811-08:002010-03-02T13:11:39.811-08:00Glad to link to the forum you established, and the...Glad to link to the forum you established, and the <i>Craisie Town</i> segment, PCN. It's a great place you've provided for fans of <i>The Man</i>, and other topics of popular culture/media.<br /><br />That's too good a question to ignore. I've sent email and asked Brilliance Audio who wrote the audio abridgment of TLD. I'll post their answer here.<br /><br />Now you're going to have me race home and look up those acknowledgements in my copy of THE LAST DETECTIVE ;-). Thank you, PCN.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-37120793103622528352010-03-02T12:38:55.655-08:002010-03-02T12:38:55.655-08:00I'm loving this insightful posts about Crais&#...I'm loving this insightful posts about Crais's work. <br /><br />I haven't read anything from him yet (bracing for hate-mail in 3...2...1...) mainly because book-culture in Mexico sucks and it's tough to get a lot of books around 'ere. Also, my credit card can only stand a few shipping fees every once in a while.<br /><br />Anyway, you're definitely adding a few (euphemism) books to my TBR pile. I believe I'll be buying the whole of Amazon in a few months. <br /><br />Thanks again, cousin!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00523822082767886004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-15575551570505543542010-03-02T12:29:05.456-08:002010-03-02T12:29:05.456-08:00I also love what Naomi said in the forum because i...I also love what Naomi said in the forum because it's so true. Thanks for reprinting it here and linking to the forum, lp13.<br /><br />I didn't know the Pike/Alaska prologue isn't in the abridged audiobook. Who made THAT decision?!<br /><br />I love this book, and if I may be completely tacky and gross, one of the reasons is in the acknowledgments.Pop Culture Nerdhttp://popculturenerd.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-72853126580806179862010-03-02T09:25:09.365-08:002010-03-02T09:25:09.365-08:00Yes, Roberts does seem to get Crais. I hear 'y...Yes, Roberts does seem to <i>get</i> Crais. I hear 'ya about abridgments, Jen. I'm still find it incredulous that they totally dropped that segment in TLD.<br /><br />Well, didn't RC promise us another Joe Pike novel, and an Elvis Cole after that? The problem is how fast they are released ;-) Thanks very much, Jen.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-36709290716365682612010-03-02T05:30:03.977-08:002010-03-02T05:30:03.977-08:00I have the unabridged Brillance version of this on...I have the unabridged Brillance version of this one. I like Daniels, but he isn't my favorite. I do love Roberts, though. I know from my own experience it's something you grow to love more than love out of the gate, but he just seems to "get" Crais.<br /><br />And for me, I'm ALWAYS aghast at abridgements. In my opinion, if a book is well written, there's nothing that can be removed without disrupting the balance. I think abridged books are EVIL! ;-)<br /><br />O.k., RC has to hurry up because I don't want your series to end, Michael!Jen Forbushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13325129568512353951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-39948892457021371012010-03-01T17:29:42.745-08:002010-03-01T17:29:42.745-08:00I always find your comments well worth noting, Nao...I always find your comments well worth noting, Naomi :-).<br /><br />I only recently picked up the TLD abridged audiobook (the unabridged U.S. and U.K. versions had held me just fine) because I started this series. When I began my scan for good sample clips to use, I was flabbergasted to find the <i>Joe-in-Alaska</i> opening MIA. And, no, you're not raving. If anyone brings up the notion that abridgements aren't that bad, I'll point them here.<br /><br />Thank you, Naomi.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-45291200129416713862010-03-01T17:12:11.225-08:002010-03-01T17:12:11.225-08:00I'm flattered that you think anything I've...I'm flattered that you think anything I've ever said was worth repeating. Thank you for that. <br /><br />I know abridgements have to leave something out, but the entire Joe-in-Alaska opening? That scene ties directly to the final action scene! The emotional impact of that last scene with Joe in the stand-off with one of the kidnappers is significantly diminished without having had the Alaska scene to set it up.<br /><br />Or am I raving?<br /><br />(And thanks for fixing the comments!)Naomi Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005429772070247806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-11440770766584499212010-03-01T08:41:27.298-08:002010-03-01T08:41:27.298-08:00Test comment.Test comment.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.com