tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post1069150658751408568..comments2024-03-29T02:44:01.604-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Review: Grey Matters by Clea SimonLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19973668883146873092010-03-15T23:02:07.914-07:002010-03-15T23:02:07.914-07:00Ingrid - I love how Clea weaves the cats into the ...<b>Ingrid</b> - I love how Clea weaves the cats into the book as well. It's so natural and not at all overbearing.<br /><br /><b>Florinda</b> - Clea Simon spends quite a bit of time on character, which I appreciate.<br /><br />I really like Dulcie, but sometimes she's a little too much like me. LOL <br /><br /><b>Nymeth</b> - It's a heavenly combination. :-)<br /><br /><b>Marie</b> - I've enjoyed the books I've read by her so far. I really need to read her nonfiction book about cats. I've read little bits of it here and there, but I want to sit down and read it from cover to cover.<br /><br /><b>Terri</b> - Except for the tobacco smoke, it sounds like my kind of place! And I'd probably want my computer so I could blog. ;-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-36331149262899933282010-03-15T23:01:54.408-07:002010-03-15T23:01:54.408-07:00Alice - I think you'd really like this one, Al...<b>Alice</b> - I think you'd really like this one, Alice. :-)<br /><br /><b>Kathy</b> - I agree! A book that combines mystery, animals and books is a must read for me.<br /><br /><b>Kay</b> - I hope you will enjoy the series if you give it a try, Kay. It's definitely worth reading, in my opinion.<br /><br /><b>Jenclair</b> - I'm enjoying it so far. I was a little leery of cat related mysteries, but Clea Simon's approach has made me more willing to give them a try.<br /><br /><b>Carrie</b> - Welcome Sam to Carrie's family! I'm so happy for you. :-) Sam sounds beautiful. I never would have thought I'd become a cat person either before I took in Parker. Isn't it funny how that works out?Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-12980654746418209712010-03-15T22:47:21.296-07:002010-03-15T22:47:21.296-07:00Clea - Thank you for the opportunity to review you...<b>Clea</b> - Thank you for the opportunity to review your book! I look forward to reading the third book in the series. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30795215778207389332010-03-10T14:06:29.660-08:002010-03-10T14:06:29.660-08:00Love that quote from page 3!Love that quote from page 3!Terri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12215878121282668358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56438755812941034232010-03-09T15:54:12.756-08:002010-03-09T15:54:12.756-08:00Sounds like fun :-) I've never read any of Cle...Sounds like fun :-) I've never read any of Clea Simon's books but it sounds like a good time :-)Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-44363716555932482402010-03-09T12:37:32.125-08:002010-03-09T12:37:32.125-08:00Did you say mystery, gothic, cats and bookish char...Did you say mystery, gothic, cats and bookish character? Say no more :PAna S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-3233989360071366732010-03-09T11:01:13.780-08:002010-03-09T11:01:13.780-08:00As you know, Wendy, I don't read a lot of genr...As you know, Wendy, I don't read a lot of genre fiction, but every time you review one of Clea Simon's books, I think I need to step out of my box and try them out for myself! Thanks for the excellent review - and I can see why you connect with Dulcie.Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74995044131246727312010-03-09T10:55:42.924-08:002010-03-09T10:55:42.924-08:00Wendy, like you, I'm a huge fan of Clea's ...Wendy, like you, I'm a huge fan of Clea's books, and Grey Matters was no exception. I loved everything about this book, but I was especially delighted by the way Clea masterfully weaves the cats into the book and makes them an integral part of the story and the mystery. I cant' wait for Dulcie #3!Ingrid Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874816179648089811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-81053934306600364782010-03-09T09:09:03.134-08:002010-03-09T09:09:03.134-08:00This sounds like a series I would enjoy. Hey - did...This sounds like a series I would enjoy. Hey - did I tell you that we have become a cat family? A gorgeous tuxedo cat named Sam took over our lives a couple weeks ago, and we couldn't be happier. My kids are in absolute heaven, since I'd always said no pets. I find that I like being a cat person - who knew?Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60620744457189865712010-03-09T07:39:05.429-08:002010-03-09T07:39:05.429-08:00Sounds like an entertaining series! I'll be l...Sounds like an entertaining series! I'll be looking for both of these!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-71310276686690632832010-03-09T06:55:48.421-08:002010-03-09T06:55:48.421-08:00I'm on my way to search out the first book in ...I'm on my way to search out the first book in this series. Then I'll move on to this one. It sounds like something I would really enjoy. Thanks, Wendy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-71947156345200580262010-03-09T06:46:25.031-08:002010-03-09T06:46:25.031-08:00A murder mystery that includes books and animals s...A murder mystery that includes books and animals sound almost perfect to me.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-25424113268791901252010-03-09T06:38:20.895-08:002010-03-09T06:38:20.895-08:00Thanks so much for the review, Wendy! Just wanted ...Thanks so much for the review, Wendy! Just wanted to butt in here and tell folks that if they want to read a little more before committing, I have an excerpt up at my site: http://www.cleasimon.com<br /><br />Please let me know what you think!<br />Clea<br /><br />PS - now hard at work on Dulcie #3!Clea Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810838253598050028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-85489220433321836522010-03-09T06:35:35.793-08:002010-03-09T06:35:35.793-08:00I'm trying to read more gothic stories and thi...I'm trying to read more gothic stories and this sounds like a good place to start. Thanks for the review, Wendy!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-49726863506216335442010-03-09T06:24:49.411-08:002010-03-09T06:24:49.411-08:00Hannah - The cats definitely have a presence in th...<b>Hannah</b> - The cats definitely have a presence in the novel, more so in this one than the first book in the series. One of the things I've enjoyed in the author's books is that her cats are always actual cats in the novels. They aren't the ones who solve the actual mysteries. Of course, in this one, there's a paranormal aspect and so Mr. Grey actually does speak--but just a little. I think even non-cat people could enjoy this particular book without too much trouble as a result.<br /><br /><b>Melody</b> - I am too, Melody. I love bookish characters. It's hard not to feel at home with them. :-)<br /><br /><b>Molly</b> - It is a great combination! I am not sure I'd go so far as to call the setting Gothic as I think it's still got that cozy mystery feel to it. It has hints of that Gothic feel though underneath the surface, which is quite fitting given Dulcie's taste in literature.<br /><br /><b>Jay</b> - I hope you will get a chance to read Grey Matters and enjoy it as much as I did.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-23408914322154503542010-03-09T06:08:31.350-08:002010-03-09T06:08:31.350-08:00Your review hooked me. I've got to get this bo...Your review hooked me. I've got to get this book and read more! It sounds like a great read!Jay Petersonhttp://www.crownaudiobooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21703726666230255802010-03-09T04:54:32.742-08:002010-03-09T04:54:32.742-08:00Hmmm....mystery, love of 18th century literature, ...Hmmm....mystery, love of 18th century literature, gothic setting? Sounds like the perfect combination for me. I will have to add this title to the pile.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-80707026640510395602010-03-09T01:01:44.937-08:002010-03-09T01:01:44.937-08:00I'm intrigued by the premise of this book, Wen...I'm intrigued by the premise of this book, Wendy. I love reading characters who have a passion for books and reading, something which we all can relate to, huh? ;)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-2733812001792781352010-03-09T00:25:03.363-08:002010-03-09T00:25:03.363-08:00This sounds rather fascinating - I would love to r...This sounds rather fascinating - I would love to read it to see how the cats impact upon the story... very interesting. Thank you for a thought provoking review. <br /><br />HannahHannah Stonehamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11139146341592918233noreply@blogger.com