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Books : Rough Weather
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780399155192
ISBN: 0399155198
Label: Putnam Adult
Manufacturer: Putnam Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 304
Publication Date: October 21, 2008
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Studio: Putnam Adult
Related Items:
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
A hurricane hinders a kidnapping and Spenser goes on a search for the man responsible the infamous Gray Man, who has both helped and hunted Spenser in the past.
Heidi Bradshaw is wealthy, beautiful, and well connected and she needs Spensers help. In a most unlikely request, Heidi, a notorious gold digger recently separated from her latest husband, recruits the Boston P.I. to accompany her to her private island, Tashtego. The reason? To attend her daughters wedding as a sort of stand-in husband and protector. Spenser consents, but only after it is established that his beloved Susan Silverman will also be in attendance.
It should be a straightforward job for Spenser: show up for appearances, have some drinks, and spend some quality time with Susan. But when Spensers old nemesis Rugarthe Gray Manarrives, Spenser realizes that something is amiss. A storm, a kidnapping, and murder tear apart what should be a joyous occasion, and Rugar is seemingly at the center of it all. The only thing is that the sloppy kidnapping is not Rugars styleas Spenser knows from past encounters. With six dead bodies and more questions than he can process, Spenser begins a search for answersand the Gray Man.
With its razor-sharp dialogue, crisply etched characters, and high-wire narrative tension, Rough Weather once again proves that Robert B. Parker is a force of nature (The Boston Globe).
Rating:
- RICK "SHAQ" GOLDSTEIN SAYS: "NEEDS MORE HAWK... LESS SUSAN... AND A MORE BELIEVABLE PLOT"
As a devoted Robert B. Parker fan it is sad to say his Spenser books are becoming a staid cookie-cutter series with almost replaceable by the number scenes. The razor edge that Spenser was famous for is not quite as sharp... and perhaps dulled by his advancing middle age... as more and more literary time is spent with boring predictable time with Susan. Loyal readers know she takes mini-microscopic bites of whatever food she orders... in whatever restaurant they visit. We know that whatever clothes ... Read More
Rating:
- A fun read, but too amoral for me
Some time ago, I stopped reading the Spenser series because I thought Parker had gotten lost in amoral violence, which is something I dislike in fiction. I started again after I thought the emphasis had changed. But this book goes back to what I consider the "bad period." By my count, 13 people are killed in this book, all apparently without any consequences to anyone. Two are arguably killed in self-defense, although alternatives were likely available. Three were criminals killed by criminals, ... Read More
Rating:
- Fecklessness
On page 106 of the book, the following conversation occurs:
"People aren't liking federal agencies much these days."
"Is it because we're being governed by a collection of nincompoops?
"Yeah, pretty much."
"It'll pass," (Spenser said). "We got through Nixon."
I certainly hope Spenser is right, because personally, I can't take much more of this "fecklessness".
Rating: - Have to love Spenser!
Parker continues to involve us in the inner workings of Spenser's mind and keeps us thoroughly entertained. As with most authors these days, the books are too short and too far between, but still a character to read over and over. Loved the book!
Rating:
- Worth a listen
A bigger dilemma for Spenser than usual. More 'international' intrigue than a local P.I. is used to. However, I love the character and Mr. Parker's style too much to be critical of the storyline. Joe Mantegna is superb as always crafting the perfect smart *ss delivery to the Spenser dialect.
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Rough Weather
by: Robert B. Parker
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Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780399155192
ISBN: 0399155198
Label: Putnam Adult
Manufacturer: Putnam Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 304
Publication Date: October 21, 2008
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Studio: Putnam Adult
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
A hurricane hinders a kidnapping and Spenser goes on a search for the man responsible the infamous Gray Man, who has both helped and hunted Spenser in the past.
Heidi Bradshaw is wealthy, beautiful, and well connected and she needs Spensers help. In a most unlikely request, Heidi, a notorious gold digger recently separated from her latest husband, recruits the Boston P.I. to accompany her to her private island, Tashtego. The reason? To attend her daughters wedding as a sort of stand-in husband and protector. Spenser consents, but only after it is established that his beloved Susan Silverman will also be in attendance.
It should be a straightforward job for Spenser: show up for appearances, have some drinks, and spend some quality time with Susan. But when Spensers old nemesis Rugarthe Gray Manarrives, Spenser realizes that something is amiss. A storm, a kidnapping, and murder tear apart what should be a joyous occasion, and Rugar is seemingly at the center of it all. The only thing is that the sloppy kidnapping is not Rugars styleas Spenser knows from past encounters. With six dead bodies and more questions than he can process, Spenser begins a search for answersand the Gray Man.
With its razor-sharp dialogue, crisply etched characters, and high-wire narrative tension, Rough Weather once again proves that Robert B. Parker is a force of nature (The Boston Globe).
Average Rating: 
Rating:
- RICK "SHAQ" GOLDSTEIN SAYS: "NEEDS MORE HAWK... LESS SUSAN... AND A MORE BELIEVABLE PLOT"As a devoted Robert B. Parker fan it is sad to say his Spenser books are becoming a staid cookie-cutter series with almost replaceable by the number scenes. The razor edge that Spenser was famous for is not quite as sharp... and perhaps dulled by his advancing middle age... as more and more literary time is spent with boring predictable time with Susan. Loyal readers know she takes mini-microscopic bites of whatever food she orders... in whatever restaurant they visit. We know that whatever clothes ... Read More
Rating:
- A fun read, but too amoral for meSome time ago, I stopped reading the Spenser series because I thought Parker had gotten lost in amoral violence, which is something I dislike in fiction. I started again after I thought the emphasis had changed. But this book goes back to what I consider the "bad period." By my count, 13 people are killed in this book, all apparently without any consequences to anyone. Two are arguably killed in self-defense, although alternatives were likely available. Three were criminals killed by criminals, ... Read More
Rating:
- FecklessnessOn page 106 of the book, the following conversation occurs:
"People aren't liking federal agencies much these days."
"Is it because we're being governed by a collection of nincompoops?
"Yeah, pretty much."
"It'll pass," (Spenser said). "We got through Nixon."
I certainly hope Spenser is right, because personally, I can't take much more of this "fecklessness".
Rating:
- Have to love Spenser!Parker continues to involve us in the inner workings of Spenser's mind and keeps us thoroughly entertained. As with most authors these days, the books are too short and too far between, but still a character to read over and over. Loved the book!
Rating:
- Worth a listenA bigger dilemma for Spenser than usual. More 'international' intrigue than a local P.I. is used to. However, I love the character and Mr. Parker's style too much to be critical of the storyline. Joe Mantegna is superb as always crafting the perfect smart *ss delivery to the Spenser dialect.
Arts & Photography • Biographies & Memoirs • Business & Investing • Children's Books • Comics & Graphic Novels • Computers & Internet • Cooking, Food & Wine • Entertainment • Gay & Lesbian • Health, Mind & Body • History • Home & Garden • Law • Literature & Fiction • Medicine • Mystery & Thrillers • Nonfiction • Outdoors & Nature • Parenting & Families • Professional & Technical • Reference • Religion & Spirituality • Romance • Science • Science Fiction & Fantasy • Sports • Teens • Travel •
