Monthly Archives: March 2009

>Machokrimi in March # 3

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Dorte Hummelshøj Jakobsen

>To sum up my March theme in a few words, the question was if there was a genre which could be called machokrimi. My readers have suggested that noir or hard-boiled crime fiction could be the answer. With regard to … Continue reading →

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>2009 Suspense and Thriller Reading Challenge

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Dorte Hummelshøj Jakobsen

>I have participated in – and finished – my first reading challenge ever!The challenge is hosted by Kay of J.Kay´s book blog. The main rule is: read twelve different sub-genres of thrillers in 2009. And here you have my twelve … Continue reading →

Posted in 2009 reading challenge, challenge | 9 Comments

>Charles Dickens, Our Mutual Friend (1864-65)

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Dorte Hummelshøj Jakobsen

>2009 Suspense and Thriller Reading Challenge: historical thriller. I have read a handful of Dickens´ novels, and in my eyes this one is by far the best. Not only because of the crime story – which does not take up … Continue reading →

Posted in 2009 reading challenge, British, Charles Dickens, review | 5 Comments

>The Winner – vinderen.

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Dorte Hummelshøj Jakobsen

>And the winner of Wednesday´s competition is …..Mack Lundy, Virginia! Congratulations, Mack. The book was: Charles Dickens, Our Mutual Friend. The review will come up later today. Vinderen af onsdagens konkurrence: Mack Lundy, Virginia. Bogen var: Charles Dickens, Vor Fælles … Continue reading →

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>Rebus Speak

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Dorte Hummelshøj Jakobsen

>Do you think the irregular English verbs ´lie´ and ´lay´ are easy to juggle with for Danish students? Oh, you have never thought about that – but as a language teacher, I have! Quite a lot. And my very best … Continue reading →

Posted in for fun, Ian Rankin, Scottish | 2 Comments

>Weekly Geeks # 12. Linking to other reviews.

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Dorte Hummelshøj Jakobsen

>[Remember to try my competition & win a thriller/crime novel – 30 hours left] 1.Write a post encouraging readers to look through your archives: the easiest way to find my reviews is to follow the label ´review´. That is what … Continue reading →

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>Åsa Larsson, Sort Sti (2006)

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Dorte Hummelshøj Jakobsen

>Oversat fra svensk (Svart stig, 2006) ”Jeg må ikke blive her. Har optaget en plads længe nok. Der findes kvinder, der har mere brug for den. Den slags, der sætter ild til deres hår. Som kommer ind på afdelingen og … Continue reading →

Posted in Åsa Larsson, review, Swedish | 4 Comments

>Susanne Staun, Som Arvesynden (1999)

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Dorte Hummelshøj Jakobsen

> [I ´borrowed´ this picture from Susanne Staun´s homepage. Not sure whether the legs belong to Ms Staun or to Fanny Fiske] Stauns imponerende krimidebut er svær at sætte i bås. På den ene side er plottet med de dræbte … Continue reading →

Posted in Danish, debut, review, Susanne Staun | 2 Comments

>My "Andersen" Suitcase

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Dorte Hummelshøj Jakobsen

>As my visitors seem almost as intrigued by our old suitcase as by my competition, I shall give you two new pictures to enjoy. It was a gift for our wedding anniversary a few years ago. I don´t know much … Continue reading →

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>Weekly Geeks # 11. Historical Fiction

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Dorte Hummelshøj Jakobsen

>[Remember to participate in my competition & try to win Sophie Hannah´s Little Face]I decided to answer question 2: Do you have a favourite book that really pulled you back in time, or perhaps gave you a special interest in … Continue reading →

Posted in Andrew Taylor, weekly geeks | 4 Comments