God Save the Child

Rating:
Summary: Silverman Introduced
Review: This Robert Parker novel is perhaps best known for the introduction of the continuing character of Susan Silverman, Spencer's girlfriend/companion throughout later Spencer novels. Other than her introduction, this is not one of Parker's best works. The plot moves a bit slowly, and there is a bit too much psychobabble/amateur psychology (perhaps later fixed by the transfer of these plot issues to the Silverman character, rather than the Spencer character.)

All in all, a Spencer to read, but not one of the more compelling Spencer novels.

Rating:
Summary: Great Plotting
Review: This, the second of the Spenser series, is a really good read. The plot twists and characters are all believable. The author handles the subject of teenage homosexuality with great aplomb. I would recommend this to anyone!