tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post6330510219865219049..comments2024-03-27T19:29:53.074-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Bookish Thoughts: The Last Policeman Trilogy by Ben H. WintersLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-9482001693816366822014-09-15T22:02:17.956-07:002014-09-15T22:02:17.956-07:00Iliana - I think you might like these books, Ilian...Iliana - I think you might like these books, Iliana, and hope you do give them a try. I'd love to hear your perspective on them.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77310681398723782732014-09-15T22:01:36.298-07:002014-09-15T22:01:36.298-07:00Marie - I am glad you loved it too! I agree about...Marie - I am glad you loved it too! I agree about the ending. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-81555931568302876732014-09-15T22:01:09.219-07:002014-09-15T22:01:09.219-07:00Athira - I read the three pretty close together, w...Athira - I read the three pretty close together, with a book or two in between. I am glad I did. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79678592517604564112014-09-15T22:00:24.873-07:002014-09-15T22:00:24.873-07:00Naida - I wasn't sure I would like it at first...Naida - I wasn't sure I would like it at first, but the more I heard about the first book, the more curious I got. I'm glad I took a chance on the trilogy.<br /><br />Like you, I'm drawn to the look into human behavior that books like this often delve into. It can be quite revealing.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-45459461724955672092014-09-15T21:58:57.136-07:002014-09-15T21:58:57.136-07:00Irene - I hope you like the trilogy when you get t...Irene - I hope you like the trilogy when you get to it. It's worth it!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21128592188989156012014-09-15T21:58:35.735-07:002014-09-15T21:58:35.735-07:00Jenclair - It is a dark series overall, and not al...Jenclair - It is a dark series overall, and not always the most hopeful, if you know what I mean. I like the writing though and the way the author deals with the subject matter.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-28869021753219587112014-09-15T21:57:36.059-07:002014-09-15T21:57:36.059-07:00Tracy - It's a strong trilogy and each books h...Tracy - It's a strong trilogy and each books holds its own, I felt. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-32128493895515369092014-09-15T21:56:48.866-07:002014-09-15T21:56:48.866-07:00Sandy - I find the books fascinating too. I do lo...Sandy - I find the books fascinating too. I do love them! I'll be curious to know what you think of the final book when you have a chance to get to it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55251518923194902492014-09-15T21:55:56.149-07:002014-09-15T21:55:56.149-07:00Katherine - Poor Hank. He goes through so much in...Katherine - Poor Hank. He goes through so much in the series. I really enjoyed the books though.<br /><br />I find I like to review trilogies together when I can. I worry so much about spoilers and I figure this is a way to try to limit them somewhat, you know? Plus, people can read all the reviews or just the first one if they want.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-16739866370841004072014-09-15T21:54:15.587-07:002014-09-15T21:54:15.587-07:00Meghan - Hank and Harry are very different, don...Meghan - Hank and Harry are very different, don't get me wrong. But I do like them both quite a bit. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-59793103259822673662014-09-15T21:53:44.127-07:002014-09-15T21:53:44.127-07:00Melody - It's such a great trilogy. I hope yo...Melody - It's such a great trilogy. I hope you do read them!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-36131058136812091412014-09-15T21:53:26.882-07:002014-09-15T21:53:26.882-07:00Kathy - If you do decide to pick up the series aga...Kathy - If you do decide to pick up the series again, I hope you find you like it better. I can see how it might not be for everyone.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20474863593715328822014-09-14T16:16:40.111-07:002014-09-14T16:16:40.111-07:00Ok, Wendy, I sort of skimmed the last two reviews ...Ok, Wendy, I sort of skimmed the last two reviews just in case I do pick up this series. I like the setting and would like to give it a try! And, yay, for finding a new literary crush. How fun. Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58032045332114515082014-09-14T10:32:43.739-07:002014-09-14T10:32:43.739-07:00I really loved this whole series. I thought book 2...I really loved this whole series. I thought book 2 was a weak point but really the whole thing was great. The ending was beautiful. And your review is perfect!Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-72346528515729637402014-09-14T08:13:27.199-07:002014-09-14T08:13:27.199-07:00I only read the first book and need to get the nex...I only read the first book and need to get the next two. I'm thinking of rereading the first one and following it up immediately with the next two. I think this will be one of my favorite trilogies.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-78167627383502503312014-09-13T11:32:18.932-07:002014-09-13T11:32:18.932-07:00This sounds like a nice trilogy and it's alway...This sounds like a nice trilogy and it's always fun finding a literary crush. The pre-apocalypse theme sounds good. The main reason I enjoy apocalypse stories so much is that you get to see people's true characters in stories like this. The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-16320447676930529422014-09-12T08:01:36.021-07:002014-09-12T08:01:36.021-07:00This series has been on my wish list for a while. ...This series has been on my wish list for a while. It sounds like I should push it up to the top. :-) Thanks for the great reviews!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574641672605054506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-69684654764022822062014-09-12T07:49:40.115-07:002014-09-12T07:49:40.115-07:00I debated and decided against the first one, figur...I debated and decided against the first one, figuring it would be too depressing, but the more reviews I read, the more interesting it sounds! Love the sound of Hank Palace.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-45425483440696628752014-09-12T07:33:52.494-07:002014-09-12T07:33:52.494-07:00Good that you enjoyed all the books in the trilogy...Good that you enjoyed all the books in the trilogy even if it was for very different reasons.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31872508343244376922014-09-12T02:51:25.450-07:002014-09-12T02:51:25.450-07:00I have listened to the first two books on audio, a...I have listened to the first two books on audio, and am waiting for my library to get the third. I really like the series. The "mystery" itself isn't really the point, it is more about how humanity is dealing with their impending destruction. Fascinating! And Palace is quirky, almost on the spectrum. Definitely a unique protagonist.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79851115093756213322014-09-11T13:35:47.955-07:002014-09-11T13:35:47.955-07:00I haven't seen much about this series but it s...I haven't seen much about this series but it sounds interesting. I like that it seems like the whole trilogy is strong though it definitely sounds like Hank has quite a time of it. I like that you reviewed the trilogy as a whole. Thanks for sharing!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-80452081755749540172014-09-11T10:22:24.030-07:002014-09-11T10:22:24.030-07:00I have also seen a lot of reviews for this trilogy...I have also seen a lot of reviews for this trilogy out there and it looks really good. Yours is persuasive - especially because Harry Dresden is also on my list of literary crushes! I need to get the first one.Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553655640589660182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-36945653578694685272014-09-11T04:59:39.729-07:002014-09-11T04:59:39.729-07:00I've read so many rave reviews about this seri...I've read so many rave reviews about this series that I know I MUST read them. Thanks for the lovely review, Wendy! :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77352388446743069762014-09-11T04:35:47.356-07:002014-09-11T04:35:47.356-07:00I read the first book and liked it but didn't ...I read the first book and liked it but didn't love it the way other people have. I'm beginning to think I need to revisit the series.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com