Plot Summary

God Save the Child

Robert B. Parker
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God Save the Child

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1974

Book Brief

Robert B. Parker

God Save the Child

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1974
Book Details
Pages

207

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Massachusetts • 1970s

Publication Year

1974

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Robert B. Parker's God Save the Child, private investigator Spenser is hired by a wealthy couple to find their missing teenage son, Kevin. As he digs into their suburban life in Smithfield, Spenser encounters marital strife, a mysterious commune, and a criminal ring led by bodybuilder Vic Harroway. Despite dangerous twists, including a murder and a ransom note, Spenser relentlessly pursues the truth to bring Kevin home. This book includes references to sexual exploitation of minors and substance abuse.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Challenging

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.1

15,169 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Robert B. Parker's God Save the Child is praised for its sharp prose, engaging plot, and the development of Spenser, its iconic detective protagonist. Critics commend the book's blend of humor and suspense. However, some note a lack of depth in secondary characters and predictable elements in the storyline. Overall, it's a solid entry in the mystery genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read God Save the Child?

Fans of crime fiction and private detective stories will enjoy Robert B. Parker's God Save the Child. Ideal for readers who appreciate the hard-boiled style of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep and the witty, resilient protagonists in Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone series.

4.1

15,169 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

207

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Massachusetts • 1970s

Publication Year

1974

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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