tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286486548997104497.post1025072575529811585..comments2023-04-21T00:57:59.827-05:00Comments on Nearly nothing but novels: book reviews of fiction and crime fiction: Mystery, International Intrigue, Espionage- 2 quick hitsJim's Words Music and Sciencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882203075812395266noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286486548997104497.post-5886180586394892402007-09-19T21:01:00.000-05:002007-09-19T21:01:00.000-05:00I'll have to check that out!I'll have to check that out!Jim's Words Music and Sciencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882203075812395266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286486548997104497.post-69861012614418881572007-09-19T20:50:00.000-05:002007-09-19T20:50:00.000-05:00Last I remember of Ross Thomas was his cameo role ...Last I remember of Ross Thomas was his cameo role in the movie <I>Hammett</I>. Not a bad role, but not as good as Elish Cook Jr.'s wonderful turn.<BR/>==============<BR/>Detectives Beyond Borders<BR/>"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"<BR/>http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/Peter Rozovskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977933481463759162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286486548997104497.post-24839310662764952482007-09-17T14:43:00.000-05:002007-09-17T14:43:00.000-05:00Thanks for the comment. Ross Thomas is extremely ...Thanks for the comment. Ross Thomas is extremely funny, at appropriate times. I've just read a couple of his books, but the level of detail wasn't so great that it obscured the story.Jim's Words Music and Sciencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882203075812395266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286486548997104497.post-78021367725335383852007-09-17T14:26:00.000-05:002007-09-17T14:26:00.000-05:00I've actually never read Thomas. I know he's known...I've actually never read Thomas. I know he's known for the great detail he puts into his novels. If he carries a seal of approval from Donald Westlake, that's a sign that someone who knows may approve of his hilarious side as well.<BR/>==============<BR/> Detectives Beyond Borders<BR/>"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"<BR/> http://www.detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/Peter Rozovskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977933481463759162noreply@blogger.com