Ronald A. (rarendt) reviewed on + 107 more book reviews
I have read all of Robert B Parker's books, up through this one; this may have been the last book he finished before his death; the copyright is to the Estate of RBP. Several books which he didn't get to complete have been finished by other authors (I have a few of those, but haven't read them yet).
Before this book, the last few I read had become somewhat boring - you got the feeling that he was just writing for the money and didn't take much pleasure in it any more. This book, however, reminded me of the old Parker. It had an interesting plot, good character development, and his dialogue - always a strong point in Parker books until recently - was as fresh and entertaining as ever. This book didn't leave you with the feeling that he was old and tired and just writing out of habit and without much joy.
I'm going to miss him, and I'm glad he got to go out with a winner.
Before this book, the last few I read had become somewhat boring - you got the feeling that he was just writing for the money and didn't take much pleasure in it any more. This book, however, reminded me of the old Parker. It had an interesting plot, good character development, and his dialogue - always a strong point in Parker books until recently - was as fresh and entertaining as ever. This book didn't leave you with the feeling that he was old and tired and just writing out of habit and without much joy.
I'm going to miss him, and I'm glad he got to go out with a winner.
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