Richard Stark - Page 2

speakingtohe · 03-02-2012, 02:46 PM

I voted nope although I have only read one so maybe not fair.
Generally I like hard boiled but not that one. I will probably try another one of these days.

On a side note, Max Allan Collins modeled a series(2?) on the Parker character with Donald Westlake's permission. Nolan and Quarry.

I like Quarry quite a bit, but have been unable to find any Nolan except as pbooks. maybe I will get crazy and order a pbook.

Helen

melmac · 03-03-2012, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by speakingtohe

I voted nope although I have only read one so maybe not fair.
Generally I like hard boiled but not that one. I will probably try another one of these days.

On a side note, Max Allan Collins modeled a series(2?) on the Parker character with Donald Westlake's permission. Nolan and Quarry.

I like Quarry quite a bit, but have been unable to find any Nolan except as pbooks. maybe I will get crazy and order a pbook.

Helen

Looks like it's available in the Sony store?
Also they have a 25% off coupon this weekend and I think this title qualifies coupon - 25OFFRAA0303
http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/max...00000000529705

speakingtohe · 03-03-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by melmac

Looks like it's available in the Sony store?
Also they have a 25% off coupon this weekend and I think this title qualifies coupon - 25OFFRAA0303
http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/max...00000000529705

Thanks for that. And I thought I looked thoroughly

Helen

brianj6 · 04-24-2012, 08:00 PM

Parker is the best! They can't make a decent movie out of the novels (and why they can't call the character "Parker" is beyond me), but you can't beat the books!

hard-boiled pat · 04-26-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by brianj6

Parker is the best! They can't make a decent movie out of the novels (and why they can't call the character "Parker" is beyond me), but you can't beat the books!

apparently donald westlake wouldnt let them use the name 'parker' unless they were doing a series.

jgaiser · 01-26-2013, 05:03 PM

I know this is an old thread, but ran across an article about Donald Westlake and his Parker novels. An interesting read.

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/...fect-character

BenG · 01-29-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by brianj6

Parker is the best! They can't make a decent movie out of the novels (and why they can't call the character "Parker" is beyond me), but you can't beat the books!

There have been several movies, most notably Lee Marvin's Point Blank. Is the current movie with Jason Statham the first not to change his name?

jgaiser · 01-29-2013, 11:02 AM

According to the article I posted a link to, this is the first movie that actually calls the main character Parker.

DianNC · 01-30-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jgaiser

I know this is an old thread, but ran across an article about Donald Westlake and his Parker novels. An interesting read.

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/...fect-character

That was so fun to read. Makes me anxious to get to know both Dortmunder and Parker...I can't decide which will be first!

jgaiser · 01-30-2013, 03:30 PM

If you plan on using an ereader, it appears that only the Parker novels are available (on the Kindle). Reasonably priced. All under $5 and most under $4.

DianNC · 01-31-2013, 12:36 AM

I found one (Flashfire) at my library and then made a list of the ones I'll need from Amazon. Anything $5 or under is a bargain!

hard-boiled pat · 02-01-2013, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DianNC

I found one (Flashfire) at my library and then made a list of the ones I'll need from Amazon. Anything $5 or under is a bargain!

most of the new parker movie is based on that book.

mitford13 · 02-08-2013, 08:58 PM

Flashfire is on sale for $1.99 on Amazon/Kindle right now....

[Be forewarned though, it's a movie tie-in edition, with color photos up front.]

crich70 · 02-09-2013, 06:33 AM

Have never read him. I do often get him mixed up with George Stark (A Stephen King character in "The Dark Half"). lol.

hard-boiled pat · 02-09-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by crich70

Have never read him. I do often get him mixed up with George Stark (A Stephen King character in "The Dark Half"). lol.

he was inspired by richard stark... check out the dedication page from king.

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01-26-2013, 05:03 PM	#21
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,283 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	Donald Westlake article I know this is an old thread, but ran across an article about Donald Westlake and his Parker novels. An interesting read. http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/...fect-character

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03-02-2012, 02:46 PM	#16
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	I voted nope although I have only read one so maybe not fair. Generally I like hard boiled but not that one. I will probably try another one of these days. On a side note, Max Allan Collins modeled a series(2?) on the Parker character with Donald Westlake's permission. Nolan and Quarry. I like Quarry quite a bit, but have been unable to find any Nolan except as pbooks. maybe I will get crazy and order a pbook. Helen

04-24-2012, 08:00 PM	#19
brianj6 Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10000 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: chicago, IL Device: kindle	Parker is the best! They can't make a decent movie out of the novels (and why they can't call the character "Parker" is beyond me), but you can't beat the books!

01-29-2013, 11:02 AM	#23
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,283 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	According to the article I posted a link to, this is the first movie that actually calls the main character Parker.

01-30-2013, 03:30 PM	#25
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,283 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	If you plan on using an ereader, it appears that only the Parker novels are available (on the Kindle). Reasonably priced. All under $5 and most under $4.

01-31-2013, 12:36 AM	#26
DianNC Banned Posts: 1,431 Karma: 5222495 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Nook Color, Entourage Pocket Edge, iPod Touch 5th Gen	I found one (Flashfire) at my library and then made a list of the ones I'll need from Amazon. Anything $5 or under is a bargain!

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02-09-2013, 06:33 AM	#29
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	Have never read him. I do often get him mixed up with George Stark (A Stephen King character in "The Dark Half"). lol.

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