School Days

I've read or listened to every Spenser novel since the beginning. You have to know a little about the history to appreciate the ongoing relationship between Spenser and the other characters. This one is no different.
I enjoyed the dialouge between characters and I thought the plot was inventive. The resolution of the plot was well done and believable. Along the way the notions of loyalty, love, and adolescent angst are nicely managed. A very good listen. Mantegna is at his best in these novels.

This is a typical Spencer adventure with fewer--thank goodness-- "I said"/"she said"s. Parker has offered a storyline that amalgamates 3 top news stories of the last several years, and it is evident what the author's opinions are regarding these themes, but this does not detract from an offering that rolls along nicely.
The fact that Susan and Hawk are not in the thick of things also does not detract,and although not spectacular, this narrative is much more fluent than some of his recent books. Enjoyable.

Spenser's back, and am I glad to see him! As always, the plot is well-crafted and absorbing, the dialogue sparkles, there are the usual two or three laugh-out-loud wisecracks, and Spenser proves that Right will prevail (especially if Right has a 20-inch neck and a terrific left hook). And thanks and kudos to Parker for his trademark minimalist style, which gives the reader credit for having enough imagination to fill in the unimportant details. The only thing better than a new Spenser novel would be two new Spenser novels, but I suppose it doesn't do to be greedy.

I don't know, I can't imgaine anyone who would enjoy dialogues with: I said, she said, he said at the end of every sentence.

The way the dialogues are written

I couldn't listen any further so I wouldn't know.

I stoped reading but I think the story line could be fun.

No.

Always Spencer's humor is the best part.

Spencer

no extreme reaction. but i laughed a lot.

I wish Parker were still alive. i very much enjoy his books and i've been listening to the Spencer series in order. i will be very sad when i'm finished.

It may take some time to get into the Spencer books, because of all the "he said, she said" wording, but they are so good. I love the characters and the humor they all bring to the story. So it's a good/funny detective story. I especially love Joe Mantegna as narrator, not so much the other narrators for these books. If you like detective books and a good laugh out loud comedy you'll love this book and others in the series.

Parker's prose is reflective of Daschiell Hammet, especially the Thin Man. Joe Montegna is a natural for reprising the Spenser character. Even in School Days, one can envision Montegna as the title character better than the TV series actor Robert Urich. I imagine a better cast to include Montegna, Ving Rhaimes as Hawk, Lindsey Krause as Susan and Lisa Edelstein as Rita. School days spent too much elaboration on a thin premise. One would expect more of an outcome given the initial build up. Still, the reader is baited into pursuing the finish in Parker style.

I'm a big fan of the Spenser books and I loved this one. The reader was perfect for the story.

I never read or listen to any of Parker's books, but this one is interesting. It is slow, but when you get into listening to it closely, some of the "puns" are funny. Good mystery book.

I have been reading his books for 20 + years... I love Spencer, but the last few books Parker has put out are lame. This is boring, boring, boring. This is my last read of his. Don't waste your time.