classicrock40 t1_j6iqnkm wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:59 PM

sorry to not answer the question, but did Spenser visit the Parker house a lot? It's been so long since I read the books and/or saw the TV show (I remember seeing it being filmed). I always liked how Boston and the surrounding areas were basically another character. If you like that style, I recommend Michael Connelly + Bosch / Los Angeles.

Own-Reaction1681 OP t1_j6ir2io wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Not a lot. But I remember him going in one book and I thought it would dovetail nicely with this amazing occurrence of winning the Hamilton lottery. Thanks for the recommendation! I hoped to marry a man like Spenser one day, before I got old enough to know that’s impossible.

classicrock40 t1_j6isp04 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:12 PM

well now you've got me wanting to read the books again AND goto the Parker house.

I can only recall the 80s TV Spenser - a Renaissance man who drives a classic mustang, carries a gun and is always ready for a fight. He's out there somewhere!

Own-Reaction1681 OP t1_j6iu7c8 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:21 PM

I’m into the Spenser (and truth be told, Hawk) of the books, not the tv series. As an abandoned daughter, he was someone I would have loved to know. I don’t believe he could exist in real life. But miracles happen every day.

classicrock40 t1_j6iwr7m wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:37 PM

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Own-Reaction1681 OP t1_j6ixt9e wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:43 PM

Thank you!

singalong37 t1_j6nh9zp wrote on January 31, 2023 at 4:11 PM

Yeah, I think the Parker House - Spenser connection is tenuous but Spenser visits all the Boston scenes and landmarks as they were in the 80s and the Parker House is certainly a landmark. Thank you for not adding the generic ‘Omni’ (corporate owner) to the name! Spenser may have liked the Ritz bar, very popular in the 70s, 80s. Hotel is reopened as the Newbury and likely has a nice bar.

Own-Reaction1681 OP t1_j6nj503 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 4:22 PM

Thank you! This is a quick trip but I’ll bear it in mind for the future!