Comments on things mean a lot: Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers

I recently saw a theatrical adaptation of this boo...

2009-11-15T19:46:34.613Z

I recently saw a theatrical adaptation of this book, and it made me want to rush out and get all Dorothy Sayers's books. The characters are so much fun!

Jenny: I can't wait to read it :D Only 3 more book...

2009-11-09T21:12:38.122Z

Jenny: I can't wait to read it :D Only 3 more books until I can order it.

Amy: I actually hadn't heard of her before, but now I'm certainly intrigued! Loved her introduction.

Bella, enjoy! :D

heindekind: I asked myself the same :P

ds: Thank you for the recommendations! I will keep them all in mind :)

The Literary Stew: You're all making me even more eager to get to it :D

Violet: hehe, it IS a good title :D

Alice, I hope you enjoy them if you decide to give them a go!

Debi: lol, it's the funniest thing - I'm not an adventurous eater, but I AM an adventurous cook :P I'm much more daring when it comes to experimenting in the kitchen than when it comes to trying new things when I eat out. I guess it's because I know exactly what went in the pan :P

Jeanne: lol, I guess it is :P I wasn't sure if I should share, so I'm glad the story was appreciated :D

She: I haven't! I've barely read ANY mysteries...I don't know why I deprived myself for so long. And the sweet omelette was not as weird as it may sound, promise :P

Naida, I hope you enjoy it :)

Gavin: I'm on a mystery kick as well :D

Vasilly: Isn't it great? And judging by this book, it describes Sayers' work perfectly.

Stephanie: Funny you should mention it - I mooched a copy of The Daughter of Time just the other day :D Now I'm even more excited to read it!

Joanna: In theory, I'm not meant to be starting any new series. I can't seem to be able to help myself, though :P

Steph: I was going to start with Gaudy Night too -...

2009-11-09T08:56:25.234Z

Steph: I was going to start with Gaudy Night too - I just didn't because another blogger alerted me in time! But you can always go back and read this, and hopefully appreciate it more on a second read. It's funny that you mention Wodehouse - at one point in this book, Wimsey tells his man to quit talking like Jeeves :D I promised myself I'd read Wodehouse this year and have yet to do it. Must amend that soon!

Charley: I will hopefully be reading that soon!

Carolyn: I'm only just starting to discover mysteries, so I still have the whole of Christie's work to explore!

Vivienne: Hmm...me neither, actually. But it's never too late :P

Amanda: I hope you enjoy it!

Terri B: I hadn't, but it would a nice way to do this month's Hello Japan task, now that you mention it :P

Page Turner: Thank you - I added your link! It sounds like I have some excellent reading ahead of me :)

Louise: I'm glad I have convinced you to read some more Sayers! Enjoy!

Sandy: It was a bit similar, yes, except for the no flour bit :P But the taste wasn't all that different.

Avi: I got mystery suggestions to last me a lifetime - this is why I love book bloggers :D

Zibilee: I almost started with that one too! Like I was telling Steph, hopefully you'll enjoy it more the second time around after reading the ones that come before.

Teresa: I must see if I can find those adaptations!

Stephanie: It was! Hopefully you'll think so too :)

Kathy: I honestly haven't read enough mysteries to be able to say if I agree, but this one *was* sophisticated :P

Melody: They don't call it "the golden age" for nothing, I guess ;)

Staci: lol! I'll have to see if I can use it in a sentence this week :P

Diane: For me too! In any book, really.

Sounds great! Sadly (and no one knows why) I'm alw...

2009-11-08T15:42:52.837Z

Sounds great! Sadly (and no one knows why) I'm always looking for new series to start, I'll have a look for this one, just to make all my lists longer!

I used to read a ton of old mysteries. My grandmo...

2009-11-08T05:48:20.373Z

I used to read a ton of old mysteries. My grandmother collected them. She is the one who started me on my Agatha Christie obessession. Have you read any Josephine Tey? The Daughter of Time is WONDERFUL! If you liked Sayer, you'll like Tey.

I often don't read mysteries but this one sounds i...

2009-11-07T15:28:20.902Z

I often don't read mysteries but this one sounds interesting.I love the introduction quote from George.

Nymeth - I have not read Sayers yet but my husban...

2009-11-07T14:38:00.385Z

Nymeth - I have not read Sayers yet but my husband loves her. I seem to be on a mystery kick right now so I will start with this one. Thanks for the wonderful review!

a mystery set in the 30's...sounds great! I need t...

2009-11-07T14:25:01.702Z

a mystery set in the 30's...sounds great! I need to add this to my TBR.
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Ah, I love mysteries from this time period! Have ...

2009-11-06T20:41:34.808Z

Ah, I love mysteries from this time period!

Have you ever read anything by Dashiell Hammett? He's pretty funny as well. Oh! And of course there's Agatha. ;p

I like that the main character's name is Wimsey. Very nice!

And a sweet omelette? Yikes! The thought makes me cringe, but I shouldn't knock it til I try it... maybe for dessert tonight!

Now I know more about why people like these books....

2009-11-06T15:11:26.226Z

Now I know more about why people like these books. And I love the sweet omelet story. It is perverse, in a delightful way.

Hey...you said you weren't an adventurous eater......

2009-11-06T12:25:39.932Z

Hey...you said you weren't an adventurous eater...you're going to have to give up on that notion now! :D
A sweet omelet...hmmm...not sure if I'm brave enough to try...

But I want to know why the hell I haven't been reading her books too?!! This sounds sooooo good...I'm thoroughly convinced that I would love wrapping up in a blanket in a cozy chair and loosing myself in this one! So, off to the library website am heading right now...

Wow, I like that opening! I think I've read one of...

2009-11-06T10:38:56.822Z

Wow, I like that opening! I think I've read one of her books. Great review on this one!

I've heard of the author but haven't read this boo...

2009-11-06T07:53:51.909Z

I've heard of the author but haven't read this book. I really like the title too. thanks for the review Nymeth.

Strong Poison is a great mystery but wait till the...

2009-11-06T06:56:30.023Z

Strong Poison is a great mystery but wait till the next one in the series, Have His Carcasse...it's even better!

It has been a long time since I read a "Lord Peter...

2009-11-06T05:45:46.389Z

It has been a long time since I read a "Lord Peter"--twill be a perfect thing to do some rainy Sunday. I love Sayers--you might like Margery Allingham's Albert Campion, or Ngaio Marsh's Inspector Alleyn though there's less "dash it all" in those books.
And the BBC/PBS adaptations of the Wimsey books were wonderful!
Thank you for this; I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

Sounds great! Why haven't I read a Dorothy L. Say...

2009-11-06T03:58:33.321Z

Sounds great! Why haven't I read a Dorothy L. Sayers book before now?

Oh I love mysteries and haven't read anything by D...

2009-11-06T03:30:28.874Z

Oh I love mysteries and haven't read anything by Dorothy Sayers yet. Thanks for the great review. I will have to add this one to my list.

Sounds good! I've wanted to read Sayers for awhil...

2009-11-06T02:13:29.006Z

Sounds good! I've wanted to read Sayers for awhile, just haven't gotten to it yet. And since you quoted Elizabeth George I hope you'll give her books a chance as well, I love them.

I'm so pleased you liked it! Wonderful, isn't it?...

2009-11-06T02:09:34.537Z

I'm so pleased you liked it! Wonderful, isn't it? Harriet and Peter are great together in the second one, Have His Carcase - they spend much more time together in that one than in Strong Poison or Gaudy Night. It's nice to see them having fun together.

I have never read Sayers, but a friend of mine has...

2009-11-06T01:26:13.835Z

I have never read Sayers, but a friend of mine has enjoyed several of her books. Character development is what is important to me in a good mystery.

I like Peter's expressions!! I may have to use "da...

2009-11-06T00:36:23.792Z

I like Peter's expressions!! I may have to use "dash it all" tomorrow!! This book sounds fun to read for sure. I've never read a Sayers book.

I love reading mystery, and this one sounds good! ...

2009-11-06T00:35:44.950Z

I love reading mystery, and this one sounds good! I don't think I've read any mystery from the 30's so I'll keep a look out for this!

I love old fashioned stories and this sounds reall...

2009-11-06T00:19:38.798Z

I love old fashioned stories and this sounds really good. My mom loves British mysteries - she says they're more sophisticated - so I bet she'd love this!

My mom was an avid Sayers reader, but I have yet t...

2009-11-05T23:31:02.310Z

My mom was an avid Sayers reader, but I have yet to pick one up. It wounds terrific!

Yay! I'm so glad you liked this! And you're spot o...

2009-11-05T22:17:40.328Z

Yay! I'm so glad you liked this! And you're spot on about the mystery being more of a "howdunit" than a "whodunit." The same is true in the next book, Have His Carcase. And in Gaudy Night, the mystery is really just a backdrop for character development, etc. (It's my favorite, but that's because I love the characters so much.)

If you can get ahold of the BBC adaptations with Edward Peterbridge as Lord Peter, they're well worth watching. The Strong Poison adaptation is particularly good. Miss Climpson is a treat!