Comments on: Justice Hall by Laurie R. King

By: Susan Hated Literature | Justice Hall

Susan Hated Literature | Justice Hall — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:57:03 +0000

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By: kaizerin

kaizerin — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:29:33 +0000

Ooh, goody! I’m looking forward to it!

I’ve been trying to recall a novel I read when I was young (so very likely, it was one of yours) set during the 1906 quake. It was a slim, Gothic-type horror/romance about a young woman returning to the family home, secrets, mysteries, vague threats on her life…I recall the title as being “Silence is Golden”. Ring any bells for you?

I have looked around LRK’s site a bit–found her bio very interesting, in the light of Russell and Holmes’ relationship, but will have to go back and have a look at the reading list.

I started Elizabeth Kostova’s “The Historian” today, feeling it was appropriate to the weather (howling downpour), and have been rooted to the spot for hours now. Very intriguing, so far.

By: Ramona the Reader

Ramona the Reader — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:38:36 +0000

I just finished Locked Rooms. You are going to love it. I was so afraid this might be the last of the Mary Russell series, but according to Ms. King’s website, there will be a #9.*
Your mystery note writer suggested skipping 1-5 as #6 was the best. In my humble opinion, that honor goes to #8.
Many, many, many years ago, I read a novel set during the SF earthquake and while Locked Rooms devotes only a few pages of description to what it was like living there during the earthquake and consequential fires, it is a reminder of what that must have been like.
I think you will also appreciate the feng shui elements of this book.
* I’m sure you have already added her website to your favorites list. Her reading list is interesting, don’t you think?

By: kaizerin

kaizerin — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:28:25 +0000

Yah, I took a Kate M. book instead. I’m holding off a little longer on the last two Mary books. Ah, the pleasures of delayed gratification.

By: Ramona the Reader

Ramona the Reader — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 11:43:10 +0000

It was an easy decision – I’m already well into #8. I’m enjoying the SF scenes – orienting myself to where I have been and where Mary is as I read.
I was under the impression you took #8 with you to SF to read??? Was that a Kate M book?

By: kaizerin

kaizerin — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 02:37:13 +0000

Mmm…that’s a hard call, R. I totally understand wanting to keep it unread as long as possible–it’s nice to have a Mary Russell to look forward to. On the other hand, I’m really looking forward to #8 especially, so once I do start #7, it’ll probably be a non-stop double-header.

Either way, let us know what you decide!

By: Ramona the Reader

Ramona the Reader — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 20:05:49 +0000

Having just finished Justice Hall, I have to agree with Kai – even if you pick out the correct killer and foresee the plot twist, the sheer enjoyment of reading Laurie King is wonderful.
Now I have only one Mary Russell novel left to read (Locked Rooms) as I read #7 while waiting for #6 to arrive via post. Should I wait awhile? Savour the suspense? Or dip right back in and enjoy this series even if it is the last book?