tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post1564552105057728708..comments2024-03-27T13:49:51.795-05:00Comments on Altered Book Lover: My ARC entry for JulyBleubeard and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-85657450549423691742013-08-05T13:31:43.810-05:002013-08-05T13:31:43.810-05:00Interested in statistics but not Jack the Ripper, ...Interested in statistics but not Jack the Ripper, so not the book for me. Your review is very thorough and an interesting read. Good idea the collage of pieces from the book.<br />Jen xJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18304660985155160273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-82237456727745042752013-08-03T04:27:21.764-05:002013-08-03T04:27:21.764-05:00Great review and a clever use of the scanned info ...Great review and a clever use of the scanned info to create something. Not one for me ... No interest in Jack the Ripper nor an 'interesting' detective mission into trying to find the murderer now! <br />C xxCatie Cuddleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061264127594427510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-77812548951389946602013-08-02T13:42:39.536-05:002013-08-02T13:42:39.536-05:00Very long and detailed review. I have also read th...Very long and detailed review. I have also read this book but it was too many yrs ago to remember any thoughts I had about it other than I preferred her fiction writing. Nice work and great observations DxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09454051870297280445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-22760392566808733612013-07-29T10:45:39.378-05:002013-07-29T10:45:39.378-05:00i read and enjoyed most of Cornwell's Kay Scar...i read and enjoyed most of Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta mysteries, then, like reading stephen king, i tired of the writing style and moved on.<br />that said, i have to say that you never cease to amaze. first of all, a scientist? a teacher of statistics? and now a book reviewer?<br />Who knew?<br />well done, E!<br />i will likely look for the book and give it a read, and get back to you. although i will admit, i'm not that much of a skeptic, i really enjoy reading a writer of fiction who can tell a fantastic story and 'tie' all the loose ends of a story together and make it plausible. <br />i enjoy it even if its just a little bit believable. <br />and wouldn't it be sensational if it turned out that "he was the Ripper?".<br />true, a court of law may not buy it, but that's a whole other novel, to be written by someone who writes prosecutor/defender, court/jury type of fiction.<br /><br />did you know that there are over 100 'theories' of who Jack was, and Walt Sickert made the TOP 5 List of the LEAST LIKELY to be Jack the Ripper . . . .<br />http://www.bbcamerica.com/ripper-street/2013/01/14/the-5-craziest-jack-the-ripper-theories<br />Rebeca Trevinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16775104016989853596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-16202836089250954812013-07-29T09:42:42.690-05:002013-07-29T09:42:42.690-05:00This was fascinating. I don't actively researc...This was fascinating. I don't actively research the Ripper but i do watch documentaries or drama's based around 'him'. (Whitechapel was good - modern day crimes based on the old ones) I have to say I had never heard of the artist theory. I think the most famous ones are that it was someone from the Royal family or a Doctor who committed the crimes so it's weird that she would latch on to that.<br /><br />I personally love your letter collage and even more so your comparisons to the handwriting.<br /><br />I'm not a fan of this author - to gruesomne for me (I can handle zombies and pretend monsters but not things that could actually happen if that makes sense) so I'll pass on this one but I did love your dissection of the book.Carmen https://www.blogger.com/profile/07968725221313800020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-61121136944862505692013-07-29T05:32:57.599-05:002013-07-29T05:32:57.599-05:00Super review. As an ex police detective I am alwa...Super review. As an ex police detective I am always interested in a good true crime but this is one that has been 'done to death' over the years. I like your objectiveness and analysis and especially your scepticism! I am inclined to believe a rather more ordinary person carried out the Whitechapel murders, perhaps a travelling salesman from Liverpool who, over a number of years, regularly stayed in a boarding house in the vicinity and who often left the crime area for long periods of time. Similar to modern day real life serial killers who have jobs that take them all over the country for short periods of time (like long distance lorry drivers etc.) What do you think?<br />Great collage of letters. Art in themselves. Fascinating.<br /><br />Janet xxJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570385780009481558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-76434558780910151832013-07-29T05:17:57.351-05:002013-07-29T05:17:57.351-05:00What a thorough review! I read Patricia Cornwell b...What a thorough review! I read Patricia Cornwell but didn't buy this book....she does write well and her descriptions are usually vivid, but I disliked her certainty on the culprit ..and have seen/read more than I ever wanted on Jack the Ripper. Sorry you didn't like the book but love your artwork...and,no, it's not a "cop out"...he, he!!<br />Looking forward to your review of the collage book!<br />Hugs xxSusieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01817649329697498452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-89606489984567952482013-07-28T12:12:05.622-05:002013-07-28T12:12:05.622-05:00I've never read any Cornwell. I might just bec...I've never read any Cornwell. I might just because I read Jez comment where she said that she stopped reading after the books started getting too gruesome--I'm fascinated by fiction about killers (particularly of the serial variety). <br /><br />Hm, I wonder if that information would make me some kind of Dexter or Lecter under Conrnwell's "model". Magaly is fascinated by tales about gruesome murders + Magaly enjoys writing dark and bloody fiction = Magaly must be a dark and bloody murderess.<br /><br />I ENJOYED this review a LOT. And your selection of pictures were grand. I just love, love, love reviews that go deep into the flesh of the tale ;-DMagaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-34423637029770155282013-07-28T10:42:25.754-05:002013-07-28T10:42:25.754-05:00Magnificent review!
I am kind of a fan of Cornwel...Magnificent review! <br />I am kind of a fan of Cornwell, that is to say I have a lot of her Scarpetta books, and usually enjoy them. They are well written, however I am always, always disappointed with the endings. <br /><br />I didn't know she had written this book and going by your review i think I will give it a miss. Darcy Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757570465453157245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-3216029714692786222013-07-28T08:33:43.828-05:002013-07-28T08:33:43.828-05:00Not a huge fan of crime books so Cornwell's no...Not a huge fan of crime books so Cornwell's not in my per view. This book sounds very confusing with it's theories and evidence...great inspiration for collage, however! Great review and art. abby jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08056578745220614632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-46819417060224611182013-07-28T00:34:00.615-05:002013-07-28T00:34:00.615-05:00I read a few of Cornwells earlier Kay Scarpetta bo...I read a few of Cornwells earlier Kay Scarpetta books, and then I felt they were getting too gruesome and weird, and gave up on Cornwell. Your review confirms this feeling. <br />First of aa I want to say that your review was better than reading a book, you are such a good writer and you kept me interested all the way. Here in England we have, over my lifetime of nearly 80 years heard so much about The Ripper and so many theories and 'proofs' that one or other famous person WAS the Ripper, including King Edward VII when he was Prince of Wales. It has always seemed to me that it has more to do with the author seeking a sensational subject rather than being able to truly ascertain uncontroversial proof. Your review confirms my view that Cornwell was in that league. Very well presented case on your side, and for me the verdict goes to you. <br />Good idea with the artwork, I don't think it's a cop-out. Well, you have certainly stirred up responses here. Thanks for an interesting read. Jezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10793736166062711430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-38964917409047263892013-07-27T16:48:40.462-05:002013-07-27T16:48:40.462-05:00Great book review E and I love what you did with t...Great book review E and I love what you did with the letters and look forward to seeing the book altered at some point! I think the ripper is going to be one of those mysteries... I have watched movies where they do the same thing as Cornwall.. but with another person... its so long ago you can make it go which ever way you choose!voodoo vixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969587296959836879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-6219799790985601122013-07-26T13:50:01.791-05:002013-07-26T13:50:01.791-05:00Never read a book by Cornwell... Or much about Jac...Never read a book by Cornwell... Or much about Jack the Ripper... Not sure if I'm tempted now either... Do love the name Jack and just gave it to our new puppy! :-)<br />The artwork is lovely! Collage can go wrong but yours is great! ♥San @ Made in Hemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03832405558151481390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-59413829861087861022013-07-26T09:51:35.316-05:002013-07-26T09:51:35.316-05:00Good morning beautiful friend. Yes I have to get b...Good morning beautiful friend. Yes I have to get back to blogging but in the meantime I just tell you how much I so enjoyed your review of this book. I might be called a lazy Ripper fanatic and love all the stories, the movies, tv shows, and especially the latest tv series on BBC America called Ripper. Your review is spot on and I have to admit I have not heard many who have claimed this artist was the Ripper. You got it right girlfriend! Hugs.Marlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130652052406504185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-74446390818197726382013-07-26T08:08:36.999-05:002013-07-26T08:08:36.999-05:00She joins a long line of writers who wrote on this...She joins a long line of writers who wrote on this topic,each with a different outcome. As a scientist you might like "the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lack". By far the best of what i call journalist books. I learnt a lot from this book on genetics.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077645270052587033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-79410869218712404752013-07-26T07:46:32.485-05:002013-07-26T07:46:32.485-05:00Like Linda, I enjoyed some of Cromwell's early...Like Linda, I enjoyed some of Cromwell's early novels but at some point became turned off of her writing. Not really interested in Jack the Ripper anyhow. I think you wrote an excellent review of the book. I do like the collage even with the paper problems you mention.<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-27266025657570665422013-07-26T02:55:56.529-05:002013-07-26T02:55:56.529-05:00Fabulously thorough review!...and collage is not a...Fabulously thorough review!...and collage is not a cop out...you are already looking at it with a keen eye, and will probably use it at a later date to "art" on :D<br />I have to admit to a morbid fascination about the Ripper cases, but all I ever see from the old photo is that they look to have been eaten by a wild animal....and the reports of maniacal laughter always drew me to hyenas. Could it be that someone was keeping one as a pet, and used these unfortunate women as a ready food source? :D XXXGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08814694362956456055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-90892998372388715372013-07-26T02:37:02.088-05:002013-07-26T02:37:02.088-05:00I've had this book sat on my bookshelf for yea...I've had this book sat on my bookshelf for years but still haven't read it, so I have skimmed your review a little to avoid spoilers :) but I did get as far as the 'bad stats' comments, and as a stats graduate, I already know that this aspect of the book will annoy me :) ah well, I was intending to read it as fiction rather than fact anyway.... I like your artwork at the end even if you yourself were less keen!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511786178397090250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-41543152412931057552013-07-26T02:01:53.148-05:002013-07-26T02:01:53.148-05:00I've never read anything by Ms Cornwell, as I&...I've never read anything by Ms Cornwell, as I'm not a crime fiction fan! Oddly I have read quite a bit about Sickert as an artist because I've read some books by people who knew him! Must say I've never been convinced by the Ripper idea and your review confirms my doubt, if you can confirm doubts! I don't think your art was a cop-out! I think it was interesting that what you attempted couldn't quite work because the book was too 'slippery'??? It kind of tried to evade even altering. Like the Ripper capture was tricky! Thanks for an interesting review and an interesting insight into the creative process. Fascinating! Julie Ann xJulie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113706312817154503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-33755410124276001662013-07-25T21:33:20.162-05:002013-07-25T21:33:20.162-05:00Tough book to review as you must maintain some dis...Tough book to review as you must maintain some distance. Not my cuppa tea, for sure!!!! Thanks for confirming that feeling although your review was outstanding.abby jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08056578745220614632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-68717757083082373872013-07-25T20:02:50.942-05:002013-07-25T20:02:50.942-05:00i appreciate your approach to this book. i think t...i appreciate your approach to this book. i think this is a classic case of someone with a pet theory looking for anything that can be used to support it while rejecting any evidence that stands in the way.<br /><br />i have not read it but have read about it in the context of various "who was jack the ripper" discussions.Divers and Sundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759655568104782267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-84543477276038389362013-07-25T17:26:45.411-05:002013-07-25T17:26:45.411-05:00I would not waste my time or money. I'm like ...I would not waste my time or money. I'm like you with the carrot smoking--ROFL! ;) I can see why the book might make great collage fodder, though.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-68927840300378213112013-07-25T14:26:45.380-05:002013-07-25T14:26:45.380-05:00I have to agree.I loved Cprnwell's early work,...I have to agree.I loved Cprnwell's early work, but the last several books have becone less and less realistic and much more paranoid and strange.<br />I awaited this book eagerly, she was still one of my favorites, but I was so distracted by the tone of certainty of her observations, and the singular focus on Sickert that I had to stop reading it. It was making me say "...oh, come on..." on every page.Linda Gibbonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698765889199813470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-26829205847540276512013-07-25T14:21:15.435-05:002013-07-25T14:21:15.435-05:00I forgot to add, that I do like the piece you came...I forgot to add, that I do like the piece you came up with despite the fact that you did not like/believe the book. :)Craftymoose Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791008130982382299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-29098239578660970782013-07-25T14:20:29.183-05:002013-07-25T14:20:29.183-05:00I'll admit to being a fan of Cornwell's Ka...I'll admit to being a fan of Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta mysteries, but I have to this point not been interested in this book. You gave a very good review that cements my feeling that I probably would not have enjoyed it.Craftymoose Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791008130982382299noreply@blogger.com