|
Loading...
LibraryThing recommendationsMember recommendationsLoading...
won't like
will probably not like
will probably like
will like
will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book.  jrreardon | May 13, 2009 |  I put off reading this because I didn't want to start yet another series that has had a high profile movie/tv series made of it. Although I did not wath the series, I knew that Tom Selleck played the main character and it was very distracting reading the book. Seemed a bit lazy with the plot and definitely needs more depth to the characters. (  ) debavp | Feb 26, 2009 | This was a great beginning to a captivating series. Not since Burke's Dave Robicheaux have I found a character so realistically portrayed. Thanks Mr. Parker! I've read all the Jesse Stone novels & somne of the Spenser novels. Excellent work all round. stephenorr | Dec 24, 2007 | New protagonist Jesse Stone becomes the chief of police in Paradise MA - and uncovers a plot by the town's leaders to use a militia to take over the town's people and government. THis is the first in the series (  ) whimsicalkitten | Oct 19, 2007 | I don't think I'll keep this, the Stone novels don't do much for me. But where to start collecting the Spenser novels? There are so many of them ... wfzimmerman | Jul 8, 2007 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com (ISBN 0425183963, Paperback)Fans often feel uneasy when the creator of a popular character ventures into new turf, and sometimes their trepidation is justified. But readers of Robert B. Parker's immensely popular Spenser series can breathe a sigh of relief: while Night Passage doesn't feature Spenser, his usual gang of associates, or a Boston setting, it's vintage Parker--fast, witty, suspenseful, and engaging. Told in short, crisp chapters, it's the story of Jesse Stone, a 34-year-old ex-cop who just lost his L.A. policeman's job and his marriage due to a drinking problem. The book opens as Stone leaves California for his new job as chief of police in the picturesque town of Paradise, Massachusetts.But Paradise isn't as placid as it seems--in fact, it's a festering mass of petty corruption, right-wing militia, sexual scandal, and bad guys who favor strong-arm tactics. Night Passage boasts a delicious, classic setup: the lone lawman, new in town, must make his stand to clean the place up. Stone has been picked for the job because the town fathers figured he'd be weak and malleable; as he gradually pulls himself together, it turns out they have a surprise in store. Stone's qualities may remind you of Spenser's--he's taciturn, fearless, good-looking, and compassionate--and in the end the plot's pleasing complexities get resolved a bit simply. But Robert B. Parker is in fine form in Night Passage, with his smart-aleck wit under control and his prose at its economical best. Spenser fans and Parker neophytes alike will find plenty to enjoy here. And the setting is, after all, not far from Boston--dare we hope for a Spenser-Stone meeting in future books? (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:17 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wikipedia in English (1)
Those of you who have read other reviews know that I stumbled upon an old tupperware tub in my house filled with old books belonging to myself and my husband. I have since read a few of Robert Parker's novels, and again, this is my first read of NIGHT PASSAGE.
Coming from Massachusetts, I love taking quick trips back home through Robert Parker's characters. And when I only have time for a few chapters, his writing works for me.
The problem with this book is that I expected more. I think that I have read enough of Mr. Parker to begin to favor some books over others. Some reviewers have said that they were sick of listening to ex-spouses express their undying love for each other while on the telephone at night, sharing a drink. I tend to agree. That became old rather quickly. I too, wish Mr. Parker had spent more time putting more detail in what could have been an even greater detective book. I would have understood more if this was the first book he had written, but I felt that he penned it rather quickly and sent it along for publication without giving it much thought.
That said, I read this book in about 3 days and did enjoy it as a fluffy, fast paced, short chapter read.
J.R. Reardon
author, CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS (