Comments on: Thriller Day

By: RachaelfromNJ

RachaelfromNJ — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:42:11 +0000

I am mostly a thriller/mystery reader and I have never read any of those authors on that list. The only names I am familiar with on that list are these three, but I’ve never read them.
George Pelecanos
Elmore Leonard -
Raymond Chandler

By: Susan Wise

Susan Wise — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:52:16 +0000

My favorite all time book is Exodus. When they made the movie I spent the whole time drooling over Paul Newman. He was definitely hunk material. Does anyone else from the over 50 group feel the same.

By: Lauren Dane

Lauren Dane — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:19:09 +0000

My dude has a subscription so he and I went over the list when it came. I have to say I think it’s a really good list!

Dog Soldiers is , wow, it’s one of those books that you can’t stop reading even though you don’t want to look anymore. Amazing and compelling but really heavy on the grit. And The 39 Steps – loved it. I should read it again sometime soon.

I’m a big noir fan so I was happy to see Chandler on the list as well.

I’d have liked to see some modern stuff like Richard Morgan’s Altered Carbon on the list. Cyber noir – uber fabulous futuristic stuff.

By: Sandy L

Sandy L — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:19:40 +0000

Interesting that there are no women on this list. What about Ruth Rendell or Elizabeth George? I don’t usually read thrillers (at least not yet), but surely there are women out there who write great thrillers.

(And where is Nora? )

By: Leslie Kelly

Leslie Kelly — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:02:04 +0000

I’m surprised that Ken Follett’s not on there anywhere!

Thought my fave book of his isn’t a thriller, it’s Pillars of the Earth…and the sequel’s coming out soon! YAY!

By: Tori Lennox

Tori Lennox — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:15:10 +0000

I guess the thrillers I like aren’t literary enough. I love Clive Cussler (I guess he’s more adventure than thriller, though) and Stephen Coonts.

By: Jennifer Estep

Jennifer Estep — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:39:52 +0000

I’d put Hunter’s “Point of Impact” on the list instead of “Havana.” POI kicked off his Swagger family saga and is a much better book, IMHO

I’d also include one of Richard Stark’s “Parker” novels. He has so many, it would be hard to pick which one, though.

By: Kerry Allen

Kerry Allen — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:14:24 +0000

I read the Travis McGee books because Dean Koontz recommended them!

The “literary” tacked in front of “thrillers” pretty much negates any opinion I might have on the subject. John Sandford writes some good slick, commercial stuff, particularly the Prey series. I’ve recently glommed onto P.J. Tracy, as well.

By: Charlene Teglia

Charlene Teglia — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:47:07 +0000

I’m surprised not to see Dean Koontz on that list. But can’t argue with Travis McGee, sigh. I loved that entire series.

By: Jaci Burton

Jaci Burton — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:53:49 +0000

uhhh what about Robert Ludlum’s Bourne books? Or Tom Clancey’s Hunt For Red October?

Guess it depends what they classify as a ‘thriller’. But I’d pick those.