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Summary: Interesting read!
Review: I had never watched the Spenser series on televison until I picked up this hardcover.Now I find myself watching the series every chance I get. The two main characters were very strong, especially the prescence of Hawk.
The subject matter intrigued me. This is a real threat in housing developments all over the country.Young punks holding entire communities hostage.
The dialogue was snappy and to the point. The interaction between the villains and the protagonists -streetwise. I like Mr. Parker's style and this book moved along very fast.
This book reminds me of some of Elmore Leonard's best work and I can't wait to dive into more books by this author.I recommend this book to all mystery fans.
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Summary: The Best Spenser Yet!!!
Review: I love all the Spenser books but this one is my favorite! It'sprobably because Hawk is my favorite character but remains somysterious. "Double Deuce" gives us more inner Hawk than in any other book. I wish someone would tackle an annotation of the Spenser series - I'd buy it!
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Summary: Another masterpiece in the Spenser collection
Review: Mr. parker has created another worthwhile read for all of us Spenser fans. Not many writers have the kind of talent to do what Parker does no matter the genre. He is truly improving over time. it is especialy interesting to watch Spenser and Susans relationship develop over time. if you want something to take your mind off everything then pick this one up,but even if you dont it is still well worth the money and time spent.
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Summary: Spenser is back
Review: Much better than the last four entries in the Spenser series. Exciting with a more believable story line, Parker delivers.
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Summary: Perceptive look at ghetto gangs
Review: Parker has succeeded in writing crime thrillers that are entertaining and fast reads and yet give you issues to think about. "Double Deuce" is no exception, and this time, the issues are racial relations and gang psychology. This novel has a more intense than usual opening for Spenser, because we get to sorta know the young girl and her baby daughter just before they're killed, and to have a feeling of the life they were leading. From there, as other reviews have pointed out, Hawk is the principal character this time, though Spenser does provide him with valuable information just before the climax. And hey, Hawk is involved in a relationship too, as if trying to clear a housing project in the ghetto of a gang isn't enough. The romantic side plot this time takes up the question as to whether Spenser & Susan should be living together or not. Especially good here is the portrayal of the attitude of the project residents and the activist preacher helping them towards Spencer. Also good is the portrayal of the grudging mutual respect between Hawk and the gang leader. On top of that, we're given an idea of how Hawk, in his own way, rose above his childhood beginnings.
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Summary: Perceptive look at ghetto gangs
Review: Parker has succeeded in writing crime thrillers that are entertaining and fast reads and yet give you issues to think about. "Double Deuce" is no exception, and this time, the issues are racial relations and gang psychology. This novel has a more intense than usual opening for Spenser, because we get to sorta know the young girl and her baby daughter just before they're killed, and to have a feeling of the life they were leading. From there, as other reviews have pointed out, Hawk is the principal character this time, though Spenser does provide him with valuable information just before the climax. And hey, Hawk is involved in a relationship too, as if trying to clear a housing project in the ghetto of a gang isn't enough. The romantic side plot this time takes up the question as to whether Spenser & Susan should be living together or not. Especially good here is the portrayal of the attitude of the project residents and the activist preacher helping them towards Spencer. Also good is the portrayal of the grudging mutual respect between Hawk and the gang leader. On top of that, we're given an idea of how Hawk, in his own way, rose above his childhood beginnings.
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Summary: Perceptive look at ghetto gangs
Review: Parker has succeeded in writing crime thrillers that are entertaining and fast reads and yet give you issues to think about. "Double Deuce" is no exception, and this time, the issues are racial relations and gang psychology. This novel has a more intense than usual opening for Spenser, because we get to sorta know the young girl and her baby daughter just before they're killed, and to have a feeling of the life they were leading. From there, as other reviews have pointed out, Hawk is the principal character this time, though Spenser does provide him with valuable information just before the climax. And hey, Hawk is involved in a relationship too, as if trying to clear a housing project in the ghetto of a gang isn't enough. The romantic side plot this time takes up the question as to whether Spenser & Susan should be living together or not. Especially good here is the portrayal of the attitude of the project residents and the activist preacher helping them towards Spencer. Also good is the portrayal of the grudging mutual respect between Hawk and the gang leader. On top of that, we're given an idea of how Hawk, in his own way, rose above his childhood beginnings.
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Summary: I honestly don't know what the other reviewers want
Review: Parker likes to change up the Spenser series. He gets stuck in a formula just chugging along in Boston, and likes to mix it up every few novels. He writes a basic Spenser novel, and they complain hes just going through the motions. If he writes something different they complain he should stick to what he writes best. Give me a break!
Here's why you should read Double Deuce. The classic stand off. Yes, we get to learn alot more about Hawk, but not too much as to deflate the mystery about the caracter. But the boasting that goes on between Hawk and the Gangs is interesting.
There isnt alot of mystery in this one, some of the Spenser novels arent so much a who-done-it but more of a how-will-you-resolve-it kind of book. I've read this book many times, there are better in the series, but if your reading them in order, don't skip this one!
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Summary: HAWK IS HUMAN. THE THINKING MAN'S DETECTIVE
Review: this book allows the Hawk persona to be explored and developed and gives some insight into the charm(?) mystique that is Hawk Spenser is an enjoyable character in print and was beguiling on the tv. VIVA LA PARKER
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Summary: Spenser in the Hood
Review: This is a great Spenser book, though liberal leanings towards gang members are a little hard to swallow! The action is great and Hawk's approach to confronting the gangs is pure entertainment! He simply parks in front of the place and stakes his perch! Classic Hawk! Spenser's attempt to move in with the hateful Susan Silverman is short lived, thankfully. In this book, Spenser reveals the Susan calls the same group of people every day after work and tells them all her day's activities. This is presented as an attribute! I would want to strangle her!
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