A review by hoboken
Early Autumn by Robert B. Parker

3.0

Spenser is amusing, and the premise of this book is heartwarming, but he's too glib, too brash, has too many convenient talents, and too many reprobate friends with hearts of gold. We forgive Sherlock Holmes for always being right in his deductions b/c his stories are so romantically perfect. Don't know that Spenser's are good enough to justify his getting out of every tight spot with unerring anticipation, unmatched derring-do, and clever repartee. The other characters are pretty flat foils to highlight his star turn. I've only read one book, so I may be misjudging, but this was recommended as one of the best.