Painted Ladies: A Spenser Novel (Spenser Novels)
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I can't remember where I bought this. Bought it new in July 2014.
It's a good book for listening on a trip. Which is what I got it for.
Spenser is hired to protect an art scholar who is directed by a museum to pay a ransom for a stolen painting. Unfortunately, the scholar loses his life. Spenser has his pride. He can't let it go.
In his investigation, Spenser finds that it is not a simple matter of stolen art. It is a complex scheme. Is he up to it? Or will this spell the end of his career? Well, what do you think??
I find Parker's use of "said" for every conversation to be funny:
"I'm going home," Spenser said.
"I'll go with you," the other man said.
"Who invited you?" Spenser said.
etc. I think it's easier to slide over them when you read the novel yourself; less so when listening. It becomes a drumbeat of said said said.
Parker's detective, Spenser, is hard-boiled, macho. But with a side of intelligence, or maybe I should say literary knowledge. Always ready with a quotation. I wonder if a person with Spenser's apparent knowledge would speak the way he does. I suppose it's possible.
Spenser is hired to protect an art scholar who is directed by a museum to pay a ransom for a stolen painting. Unfortunately, the scholar loses his life. Spenser has his pride. He can't let it go.
In his investigation, Spenser finds that it is not a simple matter of stolen art. It is a complex scheme. Is he up to it? Or will this spell the end of his career? Well, what do you think??
I find Parker's use of "said" for every conversation to be funny:
"I'm going home," Spenser said.
"I'll go with you," the other man said.
"Who invited you?" Spenser said.
etc. I think it's easier to slide over them when you read the novel yourself; less so when listening. It becomes a drumbeat of said said said.
Parker's detective, Spenser, is hard-boiled, macho. But with a side of intelligence, or maybe I should say literary knowledge. Always ready with a quotation. I wonder if a person with Spenser's apparent knowledge would speak the way he does. I suppose it's possible.
Reserved for iwillrejoice's VBB. Seed book.
Chosen by booklady331 from iwillrejoice's virtual book box.
Sent to booklady331.
Arrived yesterday. Thank you for sharing with me.
An enjoyable quick listen. I haven't read many of Parker's books but I enjoy his wit and humor that fits into the story.
Reserved for my CD audio VBB
Reserved for my CD audio VBB
Enjoy! KTM RABCK to tostle to enjoy.
Thank you for sharing this book!
