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Book Reviews of Playmates (Spenser, Bk 16)

Playmates (Spenser, Bk 16)
Playmates - Spenser, Bk 16
Author: Robert B. Parker
ISBN-13: 9780399134630
ISBN-10: 0399134638
Publication Date: 5/1/1989
Pages: 222
Edition: Limited
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
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10 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

reviewed Playmates (Spenser, Bk 16) on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Love it! Positive, upbeat. Spencer and Hawk are the the ultimate private eyes. Great Read! Two thumbs up.
txladyrah avatar reviewed Playmates (Spenser, Bk 16) on + 180 more book reviews
A hard-boiled Boston private eye - SPENCER - with a chivalric code discovers that college basketball can be a killer sport. With talent comes graft. Spencer battles to salvage the soul of an arrogant young athlete - even if he has to go to hell and back to do it!
reviewed Playmates (Spenser, Bk 16) on + 11 more book reviews
Private eye Spenser investigates a case of corruption at Taft University. Thankfully Parker has given up creating characters so stereotyped as to be unbelievable. His strongest point is plotting and this one is wonderful.
Lenore avatar reviewed Playmates (Spenser, Bk 16) on + 193 more book reviews
I love nearly everything this author has ever written. Robert B. Parker is the master of witty dialogue and great characters. Spenser is a likeable tough-talking Galahad disguised as a street-smart ex-boxer detective, and Parker is a really fantastic writer, very subtle, who can say a LOT with just a LITTLE! You can't lose with a Spenser novel. Try the new Jesse Stone or Sunny Randall novels as well, though they are a bit formulaic (Sunny is a very estrogen amped version of Spenser), they're still worth your time! You won't be sorry!
KellyP avatar reviewed Playmates (Spenser, Bk 16) on + 143 more book reviews
The 16th Spenser. The plot for this one is collegiate basketball and gambling. Addresses several social issues in a nice way - thought-provoking without beating you over the head with it.

Gotta love Spenser!
reviewed Playmates (Spenser, Bk 16) on + 612 more book reviews
I really enjoyed reading this book.
reviewed Playmates (Spenser, Bk 16) on + 36 more book reviews
Get ready to be smacked in the mouth! Spencer and Hawk at their peak!
bklyn avatar reviewed Playmates (Spenser, Bk 16) on + 129 more book reviews
Spencer and Susan are back. This one seems to have a sports (basketball) theme.
silverado avatar reviewed Playmates (Spenser, Bk 16) on + 28 more book reviews
This is a Book Club Edition.
ladycholla avatar reviewed Playmates (Spenser, Bk 16) on + 2081 more book reviews
Didn't read.