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Early Autumn by Robert B. Parker
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I only picked this book up because a friend noted it was set in the town in which I'm currently residing. I never saw the show "Spenser for Hire" nor read any of this series.
I was so pleasantly surprised! I love the writing: crisp prose with occasional lines of sheer poetry.
I really cannot go into why I loved it so much without too many spoilers, but suffice it to say that I ended up taking the day off and reading the book cover to cover. If you are looking for a book that gets you thinking in surprising ways, has a wonderful and strong Black character even though it was written in 1981 by a white man, and just leaves the action about halfway through to go build a house in the woods (don't worry, plenty of action follows!), then go get this book. It's honestly a lovely, refreshing surprise. I wish I had more spare time right now, or I would plough through this entire series right away.
I was so pleasantly surprised! I love the writing: crisp prose with occasional lines of sheer poetry.
I really cannot go into why I loved it so much without too many spoilers, but suffice it to say that I ended up taking the day off and reading the book cover to cover. If you are looking for a book that gets you thinking in surprising ways, has a wonderful and strong Black character even though it was written in 1981 by a white man, and just leaves the action about halfway through to go build a house in the woods (don't worry, plenty of action follows!), then go get this book. It's honestly a lovely, refreshing surprise. I wish I had more spare time right now, or I would plough through this entire series right away.
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