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Summary: Andrew Greeley wins again with Bishop Blackie.
Review: Andrew Greeley always captivates his readers attention, and this book is no exception. Bishop Blackie, his nephew Peter, and Cindasue are endearing, fun, thought-provoking, and interesting characters. Bishop Blackie always manages to comment on society in general and Catholics specifically(ah yes, and Mother Church and her sometimes misguided leaders as well) with wit and wisdom. I learn something new all the time. This book held my attention from the Archbishops appearance in Blackie's study to the final "curtain". I look forward to more Bishop Blackie mysteries.
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Summary: Blackie Ryan in Europe
Review: As a reader that has become adddicted to the Blackie Ryan series, I found found his adventure in to Germany an enjoyable read. Greeley is becoming a legend in the mystery genere as well Catholic Literature.
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Summary: Blackie Ryan in Europe
Review: As a reader that has become adddicted to the Blackie Ryan series, I found found his adventure in to Germany an enjoyable read. Greeley is becoming a legend in the mystery genere as well Catholic Literature.
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Summary: Greeley knows how to appreciate!
Review: Cologne, Appalachia, Germans: In this short but important book, Andrew Greeley continues to share with us his theology and the delight of a loving God. Most of all, I feel his great appreciation for human endeavor such as Cologne, and Appalachia. His mastery of bringing together different gifts of the Holy Spirit is a warm sweetness. Enjoy this book: Andrew Greeley is a love carrier and the reality of human love divinely inspired is truly wonderful and full of God's power.
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Summary: definitely not a page turner
Review: First Ryan I've read. Found it dull and thought I would scream if he said "arguably" or "patently" one more time. The Cindasue dialect could have done without.. found it stupid and corny. Couldn't follow the plot either - guess i'm no mystery buff. Will have to try another Ryan mystery to see if it was just this one that lost my attention. I finished it only because I was on a boat for two days and nothing else aboard.
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Summary: I *WANTED* to love this book!
Review: I have a shelf full of well-loved and often read Andrew Greeley. The Bishop and the Three Kings will NOT be joining them! The mystery plot line was intriguing and could have been delightful in typical Blackie Ryan style if it had not been derailed early on by the secondary storyline and the Appalachian dialect. I found both the courtship and "mountain talk" to be distracting, cumbersome, and worst of all, "too, too cute". If this introduces a new and ongoing character, let's hope she'll begin using "Standard" English in both her conversations and internal dialog. If so....we might actually care about her rather than hoping the romance doesn't flower so that we won't be subjected to her further!
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Summary: Sorry, Father Greeley
Review: I love the Blackie Ryan series! I love the Nuala Ann books! I loved Chuckie Cronin (_A Midwinter's Tale_) in Germany - so I was eagerly anticipating reading this book. WRONG! The minute Cindasue opened her mouth - this book became sheer drudgery to slog through. I tried to persevere - but my internal voice won out. Life is to short! Don't waste time reading this one.
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Summary: Sorry, Father Greeley
Review: I love the Blackie Ryan series! I love the Nuala Ann books! I loved Chuckie Cronin (_A Midwinter's Tale_) in Germany - so I was eagerly anticipating reading this book. WRONG! The minute Cindasue opened her mouth - this book became sheer drudgery to slog through. I tried to persevere - but my internal voice won out. Life is to short! Don't waste time reading this one.
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Summary: Good grief, Padre!
Review: I really tried to read this book. I've read most everything the Good Father has written, both fiction and non-fiction, but I just couldn't finish this. Cinda-Sue's dialect is distracting, incorrect, and extremely offensive. I have lived in the south most of my 62 years and I have never heard anyone begin a sentence with "happen", nor have I ever heard the word "bodacious" used. The "Hollywood" / "Beverly Hillbillies" / "Hee-Haw" representation of the south and Southerners are stereotypes that need to die.
Once you get past (if you can) Cinda-Sue the plot is convoluted, cumbersome, and boring. Don't waste your time with this book.
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Summary: Good grief, Padre!
Review: I really tried to read this book. I've read most everything the Good Father has written, both fiction and non-fiction, but I just couldn't finish this. Cinda-Sue's dialect is distracting, incorrect, and extremely offensive. I have lived in the south most of my 62 years and I have never heard anyone begin a sentence with "happen", nor have I ever heard the word "bodacious" used. The "Hollywood" / "Beverly Hillbillies" / "Hee-Haw" representation of the south and Southerners are stereotypes that need to die.
Once you get past (if you can) Cinda-Sue the plot is convoluted, cumbersome, and boring. Don't waste your time with this book.
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