Comments on: Gunpoint Review: ALBERT OF ADELAIDE by Howard L. Anderson

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:44:58 +0000

Glad you enjoyed it, at least as a “yarn.” 🙂 I actually thought the use of wildlife added to the story. It made our prejudices based on appearance appear all the more silly and inane. By taking our own human attributes out of it, I thought it did a good job of showing how we judge folks based on “what” they are before we even delve below the surface. And while wallabies got a bit of a bad rap, I hope no one takes that to heart. 🙂

Thanks for reading it and coming back to comment!

By: Shell Sherree

Shell Sherree — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 01:37:07 +0000

Lauren, as a ‘good yarn’, I enjoyed it! I had to completely suspend reality, of course, and I hope people don’t think if you simply took away the clothing, speaking and booze, it was in any way an accurate portrayal of our native wildlife… {I’m glad Howard L. Anderson includes a disclaimer} ~ but as an entertaining story of mateship, I chuckled and cried. Thanks again!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:14:34 +0000

Naomi – I had not heard of Howard Waldrop, but just looked him up. Sounds fascinating. And he writes about Dodos! I put “Howard Who?” in my shopping cart. Do you recommend anything in particular?

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:12:32 +0000

I’m so pleased you found it! Do come back and let us know what you thought, good, bad or different. I love getting different takes on something I’ve read.

By: Shell Sherree

Shell Sherree — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:12:39 +0000

It’s a small world, Lauren {yet I never seem to run into people I know when I’m out!} I’m glad we both have Australia in our DNA ~ even though my illustrations don’t often give it away.

I’ve put a hold on Albert of Adelaide at the library and I’m second in line. Looking forward to reading his adventures. Thanks again, Lauren!

By: Naomi Johnson

Naomi Johnson — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:28:15 +0000

This sounds like the kind of (wonderful) story Howard Waldrop writes. Drunk bandicoots, indeed!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:42:00 +0000

I also read that about Mr. Anderson, he seems like a very interesting character. Thank you for the very kind comments. I didn’t know you were Australian! Now I know why I enjoy your cards so much when they show up in the mail from Elyse. 🙂 My father was born in Mosman. My Australian roots may be my favorites.

I hope you do read the book and, if so, you’ll come back and share your thoughts.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:37:43 +0000

Me, either! Now I don’t even remember where I first saw it. Thanks for the comment and offer, Janet. I’m still on wobbly legs, we’ll see what the future brings. But much appreciated!

By: Shell Sherree

Shell Sherree — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:47:34 +0000

I’m glad PCN forced you into this review, Lauren. Not only do you ace reviews, but it’s a book I knew nothing of and being Australian, I simply must read it. When I googled around just now and discovered the author isn’t Australian, it really has me curious. I don’t have bandicoots in my yard, but sometimes the possums sound drunk!

By: Janet Rudolph

Janet Rudolph — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:22:07 +0000

Definitely not a book I would have picked up–or even found. Will now. Great review.. and if you want to expand your reviewing options, there’s always Mystery Readers Journal…and Mystery Fanfare!