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aelwood's review
5.0
I like that the series is continuing to have Spenser’s partner, Sarah Silverman, be part of the team; it seems like a natural evolution for the series. I also appreciate seeing Spenser stand up for people who are being taken advantage of, and helping to find actual justice where he can, despite the evidence implicating others.
cbreese's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
stevem0214's review
5.0
Great book that is one of the better in the series I think. Spenser is hired to uncover a point shaving scandal and as usual, finds more than people want to know. Lots of good dialogue with Hawk. Great book!
sandin954's review against another edition
3.0
Spencer is hired by a university when a rumor of point shaving is reported. An enjoyable listen that was narrated by Michael Prichard
gsatori's review
4.0
Another Spencer novel. He writes smooth crime and does it with such ease it hurts.
lgpiper's review
4.0
The last Parker book I read, I can't remember the name, didn't interest me much, so I figured I'd never read another. But, this book was lying in a pile on the bedroom floor, and my spouse wants the pile sent to the church fair. Well, I should read it before recycling it, huh? So that's what I did.
I found this book to be rather engaging. Sure, there was all the annoying cutsey flippancy and wearying, adolescent sexual innuendo, which are the primary reasons I'm not much interested in Parker books in general. But the book dealt with the cesspool of college sports, specifically college basketball quite well. Hey, it's "March Madness" time, so all the more reason to be reading this. Anyway, I thought it treated the subject reasonably well. I may actually break down and read another Parker book one of these days.
I found this book to be rather engaging. Sure, there was all the annoying cutsey flippancy and wearying, adolescent sexual innuendo, which are the primary reasons I'm not much interested in Parker books in general. But the book dealt with the cesspool of college sports, specifically college basketball quite well. Hey, it's "March Madness" time, so all the more reason to be reading this. Anyway, I thought it treated the subject reasonably well. I may actually break down and read another Parker book one of these days.
mj_j's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great series! I LOVE the character of Spenser. I found the books after this went downhill a bit but I may pick up where I left off and give the later books another chance.
bookhawk's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The Spenser series is always good quality.