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aelwood's review
5.0
I enjoyed this 2nd book in the series better than the first. I appreciated the character development of Spenser; the reader gets the chance to see the various sides of his personality, and his sense of justice. I also appreciated his development and depiction of the hilariously dysfunctional family who sought his services. I read this in just a few days as it was quite a page turner.
moniquemaggiore's review
4.0
I had read some books by this author in high school and decided to read some more, especially from his Spenser's Series. This book gives the reader an interesting look at a naive teenager caught up in a lifestyle that causes turmoil with his family. I did not see the ending of the book coming. The plot twists are what kept me involved with this book. I enjoyed the usual assortments of characters.
mkara10's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
stevem0214's review against another edition
5.0
I noticed that this, the second of the Spenser novels, was actually published 2 years ahead of the The Godwulf Manuscript, the first in the series. Funny that the character is built up much better in this one. Great read!!
dantastic's review against another edition
4.0
Kevin Bartlett has been kidnapped and it's up to Spenser to find him. But was he really kidnapped in the first place... ?
The second Spenser book picks weeks after the first left off and does a good job fleshing out Spenser's character a bit more. Susan Silverman is added to the supporting cast and will provide Spenser with a steady girlfriend for a long time to come from what I hear. The case itself was a little on the predictable side, although the drugs and pimping made it a little more complex. Spenser rose a few notches in my esteem in this outing.
The Bartletts were well realized supporting characters, especially since they'll probably be one shots. I felt sorry for Roger and pitied his drunken slattern of a wife.
After reading the first two Spenser books, I've noticed that Parker spends a fair bit of time describing Spenser's meal preparation. Not a gripe, just an observation.
All things considered, I was quite pleased with God Save the Child and plan to nab the next one when I run across it.
The second Spenser book picks weeks after the first left off and does a good job fleshing out Spenser's character a bit more. Susan Silverman is added to the supporting cast and will provide Spenser with a steady girlfriend for a long time to come from what I hear. The case itself was a little on the predictable side, although the drugs and pimping made it a little more complex. Spenser rose a few notches in my esteem in this outing.
The Bartletts were well realized supporting characters, especially since they'll probably be one shots. I felt sorry for Roger and pitied his drunken slattern of a wife.
After reading the first two Spenser books, I've noticed that Parker spends a fair bit of time describing Spenser's meal preparation. Not a gripe, just an observation.
All things considered, I was quite pleased with God Save the Child and plan to nab the next one when I run across it.
msredringo's review against another edition
4.0
Alright, decent. Good enough, but I need a break from Sleuth Spenser with the "s" not "c" just like . . . well yeah you know it.
gsatori's review against another edition
3.0
I figured that since I reread the first Spenser novel that I should go ahead and reread the next.
I love his sparse prose and dialogue, and the characters are fun, although in this one they are over the top. It took Parker a bit of time to find the balance.
I love his sparse prose and dialogue, and the characters are fun, although in this one they are over the top. It took Parker a bit of time to find the balance.
twotoes's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.25
Although this wasn't that good I believe I'll keep reading the series.
mj_j's review against another edition
3.0
I don't read a lot of mysteries but am enjoying this series. It's most definitely dated but entertaining and I'm looking forward to the next instalment.