Pros: Good mystery, variety of character types Cons: Too many nit picky details
Fans of the Spenser novels by Robert B. Parker may not be aware that this is the first book in the series. It was originally written in 1973 and like many other well-read authors, is back in print. I wasn't sure I would like it. Though I like the...
Pros: The first Spenser novel. Fun to see how the series has changed. Cons: Dated references.
Way back in 1973 Robert Parker wrote his first novel about Spenser. Having read tons of his novels, I never thought to seek out the first to see where it all began. It's amazing that so much and so little has changed.
Pros: Great prose, character development, and plotline. First book in Spenser series. Cons: Parker still developing his prose style. Two familiar characters missing.
This is a must have for fans of Robert B Parker's Spenser detective series. It is the first book published in the series, although I believe there was an earlier short story that has been published since in a limited pressing. Spenser is arguably ...
Pros: One of the first Spenser novels and the best Cons: None
Having indulged in so many fantasy movies and novels it was time to have a break. So, one day reading a part of a Robert B Parker novel I decided to have a look see at the first novel. Well, to put it lightly having bought almost an entire collection...
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