Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
It was interesting in the beginning, while waiting for “the happening”, but it never appeared. All in all a quite boring read with no explanations to how Lupin managed to do what he did. Almost like a reversed Sherlock Holmes; albeit nowhere near as good.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I received this book for Christmas from my boss and immediately thought it would be perfect for the "A book with more than 20 letters in its title" prompt. It is ambitious of me to start with a book that isn't on the main list but I wanted to read it before going back to work from break and it was a speedy one to get through. Lupin is a delightful character and I am certainly interested in reading more of Maurice Leblanc's books after being introduced to this one. I won't give anything away but the writing is delightful, peppered with witty comebacks that make the handful of hours it takes to finish the book more than worth the time.
Nostalgian nälkääni sattui sopivasti joululahjapaketista: jostain syystä Arsene Lupin oli yläasteaikaan sankarini Punaisen Neilikan rinnalla. Viihdytti vieläkin vaikka ei nämä aikaa ole kestänyt samalla lailla kuin Baker Streetin tapaukset. Seuraavaksi paronitar ja Punainen Neilikka esiin!
I have a real soft spot for the seemingly-omnipotent gentleman thief, just I have for his opposite, the seemingly-omnipotent gentleman detective. In short, Sherlock Holmes. Being that smart, that observant, and that possessed of weird and wonderful skills and knowledge is hot. So it's a little surprising I'd never gotten around to breaching the life story and adventures of Arsène Lupin before now.
I do wish the reader were sometimes privy to more of the mechanics of how Lupin accomplishes Amazing Thing, as we are in the tale of his escape from prison. I suppose the difference there may be cultural - the French gentleman genius perhaps shows off differently to his English colleague/opponent. Insert appropriate Gallic shrug here. Otherwise, this was everything I hoped it would be, and I look forward to reading further into the Lupin canon.
I do wish the reader were sometimes privy to more of the mechanics of how Lupin accomplishes Amazing Thing, as we are in the tale of his escape from prison. I suppose the difference there may be cultural - the French gentleman genius perhaps shows off differently to his English colleague/opponent. Insert appropriate Gallic shrug here. Otherwise, this was everything I hoped it would be, and I look forward to reading further into the Lupin canon.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not bad, but I found some parts a bit boring. The idea of a gentleman thief was fun. I may try another Lupin story someday.
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced