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Spenser lovers will not miss this one
Sure, a lot of this is like a lot of other Spenser books but that's why I like it. It is like spending time with a good old friend. Parker could always write dialog that makes you laugh out loud and there are bits in here that are as good as they get. I grew up in the B...
Sure, a lot of this is like a lot of other Spenser books but that's why I like it. It is like spending time with a good old friend. Parker could always write dialog that makes you laugh out loud and there are bits in here that are as good as they get. I grew up in the Brighton Neighborhood of Boston and Parker gets Boston right like so few authors do.
If you have not read other Spenser books you might want to start with an earlier one. If you like Parker, get a copy and read it.
If you have not read other Spenser books you might want to start with an earlier one. If you like Parker, get a copy and read it.
posted by oaksquare on October 6, 2010
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The last of a great author.
This was short but I have read every Spenser and was not dissapointed in this one, if you are new to Robert B. Parker start with the Spenser series number 1 (The Godwulf Manuscript) and work your way up. There are not many authors that can say so much with so few words....
This was short but I have read every Spenser and was not dissapointed in this one, if you are new to Robert B. Parker start with the Spenser series number 1 (The Godwulf Manuscript) and work your way up. There are not many authors that can say so much with so few words. If you like mysteries with some humor, not to much gore, and characters that become like family this series is for you
posted by FoggyNotion on October 9, 2010
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oaksquare
Posted October 6, 2010
Spenser lovers will not miss this one
Sure, a lot of this is like a lot of other Spenser books but that's why I like it. It is like spending time with a good old friend. Parker could always write dialog that makes you laugh out loud and there are bits in here that are as good as they get. I grew up in the Brighton Neighborhood of Boston and Parker gets Boston right like so few authors do.
If you have not read other Spenser books you might want to start with an earlier one. If you like Parker, get a copy and read it.3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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bookgirlSE
Posted November 9, 2010
a great good bye!
although hawk is absent from this book, it's a great last spencer book. i've been a parker fan for years and he will be greatly missed.
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FoggyNotion
Posted October 9, 2010
The last of a great author.
This was short but I have read every Spenser and was not dissapointed in this one, if you are new to Robert B. Parker start with the Spenser series number 1 (The Godwulf Manuscript) and work your way up. There are not many authors that can say so much with so few words. If you like mysteries with some humor, not to much gore, and characters that become like family this series is for you
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Anonymous
Posted March 25, 2013
Good read,
Sounds more like Jessie Stone than the Spensers of past.
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Anonymous
Posted June 23, 2012
Clodyeyes to shadow
Where the hell have u been
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Rosedale
Posted March 1, 2011
ROBERT PARKER IS THE BEST
Many years ago in the 80's someone gave me a Spenser novel. After that well you guess it -- I read them all as they came out. I love Jesse Stone and especially the TV movies maybe because of Tom.
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BUT nobody will be Spenser ever again. I join the many fans to say we will miss him. AND that is an understatement. -
KathyAAR
Posted February 21, 2011
I will miss you Spenser
Robert Parker and his Spenser novels are by far one of the greatest series I have read. I do not know what I will do without my Spenser and Hawk "fix". Robert Parker was a tremendous talent.
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Robert Parker The Great
It pains my heart to know this will be the last Spenser novel. Robert Parker has been a blessing when it comes to page turning books. As always it keeps your attention. I'll miss Spenser & Hawk. Thanks for the last book. I appreciated it.
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Anonymous
Posted January 23, 2011
Excellent
As always a great Spenser read.
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Anonymous
Posted January 19, 2011
Review of Nook Sample
I just downloaded the sample, paged through to the start, and see that I will get a scant 2 pages of large type of the book
Not enough to evaluate at all.
I will buy it, but I'll have to decide if Nook or paper0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Goobye Spenser
I half expected Spenser to get killed off at the end of this one as he is now gone. I will have a difficult time replacing him. I enjoyed this as I enjoy all of his Spenser books. They are smooth reads with familiar characters and behavior, and as always, great fun to read. I too spent a good deal of time in Boston and the surrounding area and he is always dead on.If you have enjoyed ANY of the Spenser series, you will like this.
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SPLENDID NARRATION OF THIS SPENSER NOVEL
Have to admit it - seeing the name Joe Mantegna on an audio book sells me immediately. His incredibly compelling reading of Boardwalk Empire is one of my all-time favorites and the same can be said of PAINTED LADIES.
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A 40 year show business veteran he is an accomplished, versatile actor as evidenced in over 100 films (The Godfather Part 3, Forget Paris, etc.) In addition, his television appearances have garnered critical praise (The Rat Pack, The Last Don. Criminal Minds).
This wealth of experience is obvious in his stellar narration of what regrettably is one of the last Robert Parker Spenser novels. Mr. Parker will be greatly missed, and I join millions of others in remembering him for the many hours of listening/reading pleasure his books have brought.
In his inimitable way Parker grabs us from the beginning with PAINTED LADIES. Spenser has agreed to guard art professor Ashton Prince during a ransom payoff - thieves are being paid for the return of a stolen painting. As it turns out Prince really needed a guard as he's blown to bits during the procedure.
We all know that Spenser can't let that pass so he determines to find out exactly who stole the painting, why the ransom wasn't simply accepted and the painting returned, and why and by whom Prince was so explosively dispatched.
We're treated to the return of some of the characters we've learned to appreciate in previous Spenser tales as well as some intricate sleuthing on Spenser's part.
As I understand it there is one more Spenser novel due out next year. Meanwhile, enjoy PAINTED LADIES and the narration of Joe Mantegna.
Highly recommended.
- Gail Cooke -
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