Robert B. Parker's Lullaby
A Spenser Mystery
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Narrated by:
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Joe Mantegna
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Ace Atkins
About this listen
When 14-year-old Mattie Sullivan asks Spenser to look into her mother’s murder, he’s not completely convinced by her claim that the police investigation four years ago was botched. Mattie is gruff, street-smart, and wise beyond her years, left to care for her younger siblings and an alcoholic grandmother in a dilapidated apartment in South Boston. But her need for closure and her determination to make things right hit Spenser where he lives - they’re the very characteristics he abides by.
Mattie believes the man convicted of the crime is innocent, and points Spenser to the Southie toughs she saw carrying her mother away hours before her murder. Neither the Boston PD nor the neighborhood thugs are keen on his dredging up the past, but as Spenser becomes more involved in the case, he starts to realize that Mattie may be on to something. He will need Hawk’s help to find peace for Mattie - a job that’s more dangerous than Spenser ever thought.
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Critic reviews
“Handpicked by the Parker estate to be the keeper of the flame for the Spenser franchise, award-winning author Ace Atkins rises flawlessly to the occasion.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“Atkins succeeds. He doesn’t sound like somebody trying to emulate Parker. He sounds like Parker in a book that hits all the usual Spenser notes. He has the wisecrack-filled dialogue down and Parker’s cadences, too: Spenser, thankfully, sounds like Spenser. You also get the vivid sense of place, flexing of muscles and spare plot that were hallmarks of Parker’s 39 Spenser books….It’s a feat when a writer creates characters who live and breathe on the page and make readers care and keep coming back for more. To manage that with someone else’s characters, let alone with an icon like Spenser, is a minor miracle. Ace Atkins pulls it off.” (Chicago Sun-Times)
“Even the most fanatical Parker fans would be hard pressed to identify any aspect of this Spenser novel that doesn’t read as if it were penned by Spenser’s late creator.…Atkins hits all the familiar marks...as he offers familiar pleasures.” (Publishers Weekly)
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- 06-19-12
Not up to par with Parker
Would you try another book from Ace Atkins and/or Joe Mantegna?
No
Any additional comments?
There was something about the work that failed to hold my interest. I can't put my finger on it but it just wasn't as good as Parker's Spenser.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- David
- 04-09-13
Good story, but no R. B. Parker
Just finished Lullaby. Mr Atkins does a pretty good job of capturing the essence of Spenser. Good listen, just not Mr. Parker.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Cornelia G. Taylor
- 07-03-12
Light storyline
If you could sum up Robert B. Parker's Lullaby in three words, what would they be?
Easy story to follow.
What does Joe Mantegna bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?
Like the tone of his voice. Made the character's come to life.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Carlos P
- 05-12-12
Excellent come back!
As a Spencer’s fan to be able to continue to enjoy the reading his histories is fabulous news.
There is one thing that changed (for good): The frequency of “I said… He said” has been reduced to a minimum! This makes the reading more fluent and enjoyable.
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- Akihiro Kamoshita
- 06-30-12
This is new Spenser.
What did you love best about Robert B. Parker's Lullaby?
Spenser came back.
What about Joe Mantegna’s performance did you like?
He is always excellent.
Any additional comments?
There is something different from Robert B. Parker's original Spenser, I feel.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Martha
- 08-13-12
Glad Spenser is Back!
If you could sum up Robert B. Parker's Lullaby in three words, what would they be?
True to form!
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
I enjoyed hearing about Spenser, Susan, Hawke, Pearl and all the rest. I always love the way Spenser keeps picking and picking until it all shakes out. The way he respected the young girl and stood up for her was endearing.
Have you listened to any of Joe Mantegna’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Joe Mantegna MAKES the Spenser books. He IS Spenser to me.
Any additional comments?
The only detriment was the language. It was kind of embarassing to have that language coming out of my Ipod player. I sure couldn't listen to this book around anyone else. I hope the author will temper it (especially the F bomb) in the next books. The bad language did NOT add anything to the story.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Kemper
- 06-11-12
Atkins aces Parker's writing style!
What made the experience of listening to Robert B. Parker's Lullaby the most enjoyable?
That all my favorite characters are alive and well
What did you like best about this story?
I was amazed at how well Atkins was able to write in Parker's style. I was so sad about losing my favorite characters after Parker's death. However, here everyone is as entertaining as ever! Yea...I hope Ace Atkins is young and will carry on for many years to come.
Have you listened to any of Joe Mantegna’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have listened to most of his Spencer books and he was better than ever in this one.
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- Fast Eddy
- 05-04-12
Ace aces Spenser!
Atkins has more than captured the essence of Spenser. I have been rereading all the old Spenser novels (via Audible) and thus the whole enivronment is fresh in my mind. I honestly can not tell that this book was written by a different author. He has captured the universe entirely, including references to unseen characters from previous tomes that fit right into the flow. There is no sense that he used a "checklist" to ensure that he covered all the bases - something very common with follow-on works. Everything here felt right. He captures Susan and Hawk perfectly, and his references to inside-Boston stuff was spot on.
Finally, the story was compelling and held my interest. The new characters were well-developed and felt as if they belonged in the Spenser universe.
Ace gets an A+ from this avid Parker reader. (Are you ready to do another Cole and Hitch?) I'm looking forward to the next Spenser - may he live forever!
Thank you to the Parker estate for letting this series continue.
Joe Mantegna is the perfect reader for this series. I've listened to several others, who range from OK down to horrible - but Joe captures the spirit and attitude of the stores perfectly. (I'm aware that he portrayed Spenser in some made-for-TV movies that were not well received by most Spenser fans, but reading is not the same as acting). Joe does the multiple roles well, and I think he does the best Hawk of any of the readers.
In short, I strongly recommend this novel to either long-time Parker fans, or new readers. You won't be disappointed!
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- Mark
- 07-02-12
He's Still Spencer
If you could sum up Robert B. Parker's Lullaby in three words, what would they be?
When Robert B. Parker died, you would figure Spenser did as well, but Ace Atkins has kept him alive...the flavor, the crassness, all of it is the Spenser, those of us fans of the original stories are so familiar with. This story was not extraordinary, though the client was fun, But what made it good was the fact that Spenser, Hawk, and Susan are all here and truly the same characters with the same humor and action that Parker so prolifically provided.
Joe Mantegna has done most of the Spenser readings (as well as played Spenser is several TV movies) and so he adds the right touch of sardonic wit to make the book work. If you are a Spenser fan, this will all work for you...if you've never done a Spenser book, go back and listen to the older Spenser books, this one will still be here waiting for you when you come back.
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- cbhobbs
- 05-28-12
Language
What did you like best about Robert B. Parker's Lullaby? What did you like least?
I love Joe Montegna as a reader. I've always loved the characters in each story.
The language is just uncessary. Who are you proving a point to when you do that? I don't think John Q. Public speaks like that--I could be wrong. I just know that I don't and the folks that I hang with don't. At this point, I may not get another book--I know the saying is never say never. And guess what? I didn't have to say "f--king never say never". See how easy that is to leave it out? Honestly!
What do you think your next listen will be?
Not sure.
What does Joe Mantegna bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He's got the sass and the class to bring off the Spencer character.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
Heavens, no--there'd probably be more language.
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