tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post5873687855710348728..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: Robert B. Parker's Lullaby by Ace AtkinsLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-62365310956784620652013-10-15T09:29:14.517-05:002013-10-15T09:29:14.517-05:00too gritty for me, language/violence/oppressive ne...too gritty for me, language/violence/oppressive neighborhoods - not enough north shore - too much Dennis Lehane, in Robert Parker the violence was usually quick also you didn't have to spend the whole day with thugs... more time was spent reflecting on relationship, the unknowns the possible complicated outcomes. I did not find Mattie endearing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-47592379490581877802012-05-28T13:12:03.245-05:002012-05-28T13:12:03.245-05:00Sorry for the triplicate. [shrug]
My comment, ...Sorry for the triplicate. [shrug] <br /><br />My comment, if this one gets through, is just that I didn't think Mattie's language was that bad, for her circumstances. She certainly was an endearing character. I wonder if we will see more of her?<br /><br />I was more startled by Hawk's streetwise language. I recall Parker using that very sparingly and there is much more of it in this book.<br /><br />JudithJudithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-46849102300976727932012-05-28T13:09:54.169-05:002012-05-28T13:09:54.169-05:00I've tried twice to leave a comment and they k...I've tried twice to leave a comment and they keep disappearing. So this is a test....<br /><br />JudithJudithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-16907455229333335852012-05-28T13:09:49.002-05:002012-05-28T13:09:49.002-05:00I've tried twice to leave a comment and they k...I've tried twice to leave a comment and they keep disappearing. So this is a test....<br /><br />JudithJudithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-73842690727882666842012-05-28T13:09:21.680-05:002012-05-28T13:09:21.680-05:00I've tried twice to leave a comment and they k...I've tried twice to leave a comment and they keep disappearing. So this is a test....<br /><br />JudithJudithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-41431082997920265472012-05-27T22:09:47.254-05:002012-05-27T22:09:47.254-05:00This was my first time to read a book by Ace Atkin...This was my first time to read a book by Ace Atkins... and I enjoyed his take on Spenser. And that's coming from a long-time, seriously sincere fan of the late Robert B. Parker (a great American writer). There were some false notes, but not many, and honestly, nothing too egregious. Many well-considered references to the Spenserian canon. Several references to True Grit (and its theme of a 14-year-old girl seeking justice), as well. With that book being one of my absolute all-time favorites, Mr. Atkins has made an outstandingly good move if he's trying to win me over.Italiahttp://dbodygoes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-87076386325794496732012-05-18T14:27:16.570-05:002012-05-18T14:27:16.570-05:00I've so missed Spencer---after reading you rev...I've so missed Spencer---after reading you review I know I'll go buy this one.<br />ThanksSue Farrellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-81347987803385841802012-05-15T07:27:21.558-05:002012-05-15T07:27:21.558-05:00That's funny, Bev, that we're choosing the...That's funny, Bev, that we're choosing the same books right now. Totally agree with you. I couldn't put my finger on why the voice isn't quite right, but close enough that I'll read Atkins' next Spenser book. I liked it. Glad to hear you agree with me about Mattie, too.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-53580420518295801382012-05-15T06:27:55.310-05:002012-05-15T06:27:55.310-05:00That should read, 'some' prissy little gir...That should read, 'some' prissy little girl. I was typing too fast to notice my error. LOL!Bev Stephanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805742157711513282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-59394972707981552482012-05-15T06:25:46.340-05:002012-05-15T06:25:46.340-05:00We seem to be currently reading the same books. I...We seem to be currently reading the same books. I too, like Ace Atkins' voice. It's not quite Parker, but close enough to be enjoyable. If you weren't familiar with Spenser, the book could stand on its own merit. As for Mattie's language, you are right; she lives in a tough housing project and that's the way they talk. If she talked like som prissy little girl, she would be laughed out of the projects.<br /><br />I will definitly be looking for Atkins' next Spenser book, and in the meantime, I think I'll look for some of his other books.<br /><br />Once again, thank you for a great review.Bev Stephanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805742157711513282noreply@blogger.com