Back Story Audiobook

" Not my first Robert B. Parker book and while I enjoyed it, it wasn't my favorite of his. Like his other works this is an easy read, filled with wit, humour, and gun fights. "

" Private detective Spenser solves a 28 year old murder, but the woman who hired him finds the revelations too disturbing and no longer wants to know. A fun read from an enduring hard boiled detective character--a very good series. "

" Reading Parker's detective stories are like eating a favorite dessert--not at all nutritious, a guilty pleasure, and you know exactly what you're going to get. "

" I love the banter and sense of humor of all the Spenser series. "

" In this installment, Spenser's dislike of the 60s counterculture is thrown in to sharp relief, as he attempts to solve a murder that happened a long time ago. And we have a cameo by Jesse Stone, too. A delicious crime novel. "

" Spenser wraps it up with a high-stakes confab. I think he'll still be looking over his shoulder, though. "

" I have read most of the Spencer books, they're quick read that is purely entertaining but the dialogue is pretty contrived. Maybe I've just read too many of these but I know I'll keep reading more! "

" Not one of the best Spensers, but acceptable. Spenser solves a 28-year old murder which it seems like everyone wants to cover up. "

" Another book so I can write discussion questions. At least it's a Spenser book, which are always fast moving and entertaining. "

" Love the Hawk- Spenser interaction. "

" not as good as his earlier work. Quick ending. "

" Very Good; Continuing character: Spenser; Spenser helps friend of a friend by unravleing a 28 year old murder of a radical during a bank robbery "

" quick like all of Parker's. Takes off in directions not readily apparent. "

" A so so book by Robert Parker. Tried to be funny but wasn't. "

" I love the Spenser books. I've read most of them and I don't know how this one slipped past me. If you are looking for a book to read that you can blow through, you can't beat a Spenser book. "

" This is one of the Spenser books. I read it because Parker died recently and I've not really read any of the Spenser or Jesse Stone books. I liked the story and would have probably rated it 3 1/2, but definitely not a 4. It was okay. "

" Robert Parker's writing is really crisp and fun. It's like an efficiency machine. If a word doesn't advance the plot, it's not in there. Really fun to read. "

" One of my Favorite in the Spenser series. Spenser has taken over my life. "

" Nancy 4.5 stars; Ron 5 stars "

" I forget between readings just how much I enjoy the banter in this book. I always get the feeling that I'm watching a really good TV show or movie because the visual image dragged up is so vivid. This one is just as good...and gives a little vision of the Jesse Stone character in other books! "

" My first Parker story, but it won't be my last. Great murder mystery - wonderful dialogue and a bit with a dog. : ) "

" fun, listened to it as audio book with joe mantenga reading it. "

" Typical Spenser tale which means still the best PI out there. "

" I'm really going to miss Robert B. Parker and the Spenser series. "

" A typical Spencer story. I liked this one and most of the other that I have read. I was sorry to hear that Parker died. "

" As always, the highlight of a Robert B Parker novel is the dialogue. Maybe not the most exciting audiobook I've listened to all year, but serviceable. And it's nice to know that Joe Mantegna is keeping busy. "

" Good basic Spenser - he meets Jesse Stone, the other Parker cop (with a few more problems). Spenser is one of my favorite would-be alter egos - smart, handsome, athletic, witty, and a tough, mean mo-fo when the chips are down. Fun to read about, and play pretend. "

" potboiler, good for the drive north "

" I really enjoy reading his Spencer series. I like his dry humor and his books are a good read after reading something really intense. "

" Spenser keeps going - a great twist at the end of this one, and a nice mix of caricatures - hippie, mob, civil rights era - and a "cold case" to boot. Fun. "

" My first Parker story, but it won't be my last. Great murder mystery - wonderful dialogue and a bit with a dog. : ) "

" A typical Spencer story. I liked this one and most of the other that I have read. I was sorry to hear that Parker died. "

" Spenser calls in some IOUs to help his adopted son. "

" A re-read...maybe for the third time, not sure. Was studying for yet another teacher certification test (Middle school English) and needed a distraction as only RBP can provide. I will miss him. "

" If you like Spenser, you will like this book. Vintage Spencer and a lot of fun! "

" I'm really going to miss Robert B. Parker and the Spenser series. "

" Robert Parker's writing is really crisp and fun. It's like an efficiency machine. If a word doesn't advance the plot, it's not in there. Really fun to read. "

" Pearl the dog dies. Long live Pearl the dog. "