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# The Handle: A Parker Novel (Parker Novels)

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### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    “The Handle” is a Perfect Example of What Happens Every time I Read a Parker Novel
  

*by M***P on Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2022*

Richard Stark’s Parker novels never grow old and always keep the reader engaged and entertained. Every time I finish one of his novels, I think to myself, “That was one of his best novels yet… better than the last one…”  and then the next one is better, even if you read them out of sequence.“The Handle” is a perfect example of what happens every time I read a new Parker novel. The flamboyant Grofield character is memorable, relatable, and struck a chord with me in this book. Stark writes, “Grofield heard music, movie-type background music. He heard it all the time, in every part of his life.”I am always hearing soundtracks and movie music in my heard. I’m a movie buff. If you too hear soundtracks in your life, then the Grofield character in “The Handle” is the book to get a “handle” on.The heist is intriguing, suspenseful, and dangerous in “The Handle.” Parker is hired to prove the old adage that “No Man is an Island,” when the Outfit sends him in to take out the insular, fortified and well-protected Baron.I am on to my next Parker book and I'm sure I'll face the Parker dilemma once again... trying to decide which is my favorite Parker novel. In the final analysis they're all good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    I Couldn't Put This One Down - Vintage Parker
  

*by D***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2013*

I am working my way through the Parker books in the order they were written and my favorite book so far is "The Score."  This one is my second favorite.  The story brings a bunch of elements from earlier Parker books into play.  One of the great things about the Parker series is how each story builds on the previous one, so it is pretty cool to see things like the Outfit and Grofield make appearances.  The Feds also make an early play and put the squeeze on Parker, whose invisibility to them has slowly been destroyed over the last few books, especially in "The Jugger."The caper is incredible and the stakes are high as Parker sets out to take down an isolated island casino.  This Parker outing has the usual breakneck pacing Parker fans are used to.  It is not unusual to read reviews which claim these books are too short,  This was the first book where I would agree with that.  So much goes on and things happen so fast that characters and motivations are introduced then pushed aside or left unresolved because the action moves forward relentlessly.  This is OK with Parker books because you know things will come back to haunt Parker and his cohorts in future novels.I also think the perception of the books being too short comes from the pacing.  You can really find yourself flying through the pages as you get completely caught up in the story. On my first sitting, before I even realized it, I had already plowed through 60% of the book and the big robbery was just starting.If you haven't read any Parker novels, I suggest you start with the first one called "The Hunter."  By the time you get to this one, you won't even be bothering with reviews any more.  You will already be on the Parker bullet train.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Parker Helps the Mob
  

*by O***E on Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2011*

I enjoy Richard Stark's (a.k.a. Donald Westlake) Parker novels for several reasons.  The Parker character is a strong "anti-hero" who the reader wants to succeed. Parker's plans for his capers are normally brilliant if executed well.  Some unexpected interference always causes Parker to improvise during the operation.  Parker tends to survive despite the serious complications, but never gets rich enough to retire.In "The Handle", Parker gets an unusual new challenge.  The mob wants to hire him to rob a competitor.  This guy, who calls himself Baron, bought an island in the Gulf of Mexico more that forty miles off the coast of Texas.  The Baron built a fancy casino and pleasure resort and, since he is out of all legal jurisdictions, he sets his own rules.  The Baron rakes in the money and the mob is left out.  If Parker can steal all the Baron's money and destroy the casino, it may put the Baron out of business.The island is like a fortress with very little access.  Boats can approach in two small areas, both easy to protect.  There is no suitable place to land an aircraft.  The Baron and several highly trained, experienced security personnel live on the island and keep it under constant surveillance.  Security has the latest equipment and weapons.How can Parker manage this tough job?  Considering Parker's habit of having brilliant plans go awry, what will happen this time?  "The Handle" is a suspenseful novel with multiple actions scenes, interpersonal conflicts, and intrigue.  I recommend this novel to those who love action thrillers.

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