Michael H. (thatdarnkaraoke) reviewed Robert B. Parker's Blood Feud (Sunny Randall, Bk 7) on + 9 more book reviews
I have read Ace Atkins novels that followed up on Robert B. Parker's Spencer series, and while no one can fully fill Parker's unique shoes, sometimes a 'take-over' author comes close; Atkins isn't too far off so far.
Unfortunately, I was only 4 pages into this novel when the author decided to make Sunny Randall political. While politics is a thing in real life, Robert B. Parker didn't let it infect the stories that I've read, to any appreciable degree or at all.
If readers like political bias in their character, especially to the political Left, then readers may enjoy this novel. To me, it was a cheap shot, and not worthy of Parker's fiction, thus the poor review.
Detective/crime stories may include peripheral characters with a political bent, but the main characters seem to do best when we focus on the human relationships, strengths and weaknesses, and leave non-essential waste out of the story.
Unfortunately, I was only 4 pages into this novel when the author decided to make Sunny Randall political. While politics is a thing in real life, Robert B. Parker didn't let it infect the stories that I've read, to any appreciable degree or at all.
If readers like political bias in their character, especially to the political Left, then readers may enjoy this novel. To me, it was a cheap shot, and not worthy of Parker's fiction, thus the poor review.
Detective/crime stories may include peripheral characters with a political bent, but the main characters seem to do best when we focus on the human relationships, strengths and weaknesses, and leave non-essential waste out of the story.
Ryan M. (rmadland) reviewed Robert B. Parker's Blood Feud (Sunny Randall, Bk 7) on + 67 more book reviews
I have enjoyed Mike Lupica for years as a panelist on the "Sports Reporters" and when I found out he was taking over the Sunny Randall series, I was definitely intrigued.
"Blood Feud" starts with off with Sunny's ex husband getting shot, but surviving the attack. This then enters Sunny Randall into the situation. Obviously she won't stand by and do nothing. She takes matters into her own hands and starts investigating as to who did this to Richie and thus, "Blood Feud" takes off.
Mike Lupica had very big shoes to fill as does any author that takes over a series and I thought he did a great job. The main characters remained lovable. The storyline was well written and was not predictable. Definitely a page turner.
If you enjoyed the Sunny Randall series when Robert Parker wrote it, I truly believe you will continue to the love the series in the well equipped hands of Mike Lupica. Sunny Randall lives on. Robert Parker would be proud.
"Blood Feud" starts with off with Sunny's ex husband getting shot, but surviving the attack. This then enters Sunny Randall into the situation. Obviously she won't stand by and do nothing. She takes matters into her own hands and starts investigating as to who did this to Richie and thus, "Blood Feud" takes off.
Mike Lupica had very big shoes to fill as does any author that takes over a series and I thought he did a great job. The main characters remained lovable. The storyline was well written and was not predictable. Definitely a page turner.
If you enjoyed the Sunny Randall series when Robert Parker wrote it, I truly believe you will continue to the love the series in the well equipped hands of Mike Lupica. Sunny Randall lives on. Robert Parker would be proud.
