tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post8584926086987219999..comments2024-03-28T11:30:46.101-04:00Comments on Murder is Everywhere: Guest Author, Declan Burke: These Are Strange Days for the Irish Crime NovelOvidia Yuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05749549092493567689noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-24031907967429733182012-08-19T03:33:18.394-04:002012-08-19T03:33:18.394-04:00I've read the novel about five times, Stan, bu...I've read the novel about five times, Stan, but I've never seen The Magus - I've been warned off, saying it spoils the book. I take it you're recommending it? Cheers, DecDeclan Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322645323239292406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-91011467690012602492012-08-19T03:31:40.332-04:002012-08-19T03:31:40.332-04:00Hi Lil - Absolutely, people are suffering all over...Hi Lil - Absolutely, people are suffering all over. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Thanks a million, as always, for all your support, and do let me know how the new one treats you. Cheers, DecDeclan Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322645323239292406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-3508486596711033032012-08-19T03:29:49.030-04:002012-08-19T03:29:49.030-04:00It is a sad story, Annamaria, in part, but her peo...It is a sad story, Annamaria, in part, but her people aren't just saddened, but angry and frustrated too. And deeply cynical, which may become one of the most long-lasting consequences. That said, the Irish people have come through worse than their current woe. We'll do okay. Cheers, DeclanDeclan Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322645323239292406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-85248010031941160042012-08-18T21:47:59.487-04:002012-08-18T21:47:59.487-04:00So Stan, we can add Fowles to our list of obscure ...So Stan, we can add Fowles to our list of obscure but delightful things we both love. And Candice Bergen too, probably for very different reasons. But not Guiness. I'll stick with the Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc, thank you very much. Annamaria Alfierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12311596277267789834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-20605717525586181842012-08-18T20:12:03.944-04:002012-08-18T20:12:03.944-04:00Annamaria, not only do I love John Fowles, includi...Annamaria, not only do I love John Fowles, including The Magus, but I saw the movie about a dozen times in my youth - nothing to do with Candice Bergen and Anna Karina, of course. And Declan, thanks for the insights. When I was in Ireland just before Crimefest, I found it a strange place, not only with the financial problems, but also with the acrimonious debate around the referendum. Fortunately the Guiness is as good as ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-889781227058021112012-08-18T13:56:08.535-04:002012-08-18T13:56:08.535-04:00I wonder if the popularity of Irish fiction is pre...I wonder if the popularity of Irish fiction is precisely because it reflects how many people feel-here in the States as well-betrayed by their government and institutions, and not quite trusting too many people. The sorrow is how much is lost in that. When Apple had a major presence in Ireland, I had a delightful conversation with a young woman in customer service, talking about Ireland and how beautiful it is. I, of course, could have listened to her talk for hours. And she did help me. How sad to see that optimism and joy disappear. But your book should be winging its way to me very soon. At least, we are seeing good writing :)lil Glucksternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288522126331817172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1990338437877873686.post-568415256556965882012-08-18T09:56:24.008-04:002012-08-18T09:56:24.008-04:00Oh, Declan, what a sad story. In the 70's and...Oh, Declan, what a sad story. In the 70's and 80's I had Irishmen working in my house--marvelous carpenters, painters, wall paperers. They would come to New York for months at a time to find work. They longed for home, but they could not find work there. They talked about the generation lost to economic immigration. During the boom times, I thought they and their families were safe from all that. And now this. And a suicide epidemic? What grief!<br /><br />Now that you have made me sad, I HAVE to get AZC so you can make me laugh, too.<br />PS: Anyone who loves John Fowles The Magus is a friend of mine. Annamaria Alfierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12311596277267789834noreply@blogger.com