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writteninmagic's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
The short stories in the book were lighthearted, despite the brief mentions of murder and violence. Lupin has a distinct voice; he's smug and self-assured. I found him to be a rather entertaining and silly character.
The stories mainly focused on either Lupin making an escape or plotting to steal valuable objects from wealthy people. Some also hinted at Lupin's past. Occasionally, Lupin used his deduction skills to solve crimes (while, of course, keeping some payment for himself). In one story, he was even scammed by someone he had plotted to steal from.
The one aspect I didn't like was that the order of the stories felt random. The first few stories felt like newer stories, the middle ones hinting at Lupin's past felt like they happened before those, and the final stories seemed like recent adventures following after the beginning few stories.
The stories mainly focused on either Lupin making an escape or plotting to steal valuable objects from wealthy people. Some also hinted at Lupin's past. Occasionally, Lupin used his deduction skills to solve crimes (while, of course, keeping some payment for himself). In one story, he was even scammed by someone he had plotted to steal from.
The one aspect I didn't like was that the order of the stories felt random. The first few stories felt like newer stories, the middle ones hinting at Lupin's past felt like they happened before those, and the final stories seemed like recent adventures following after the beginning few stories.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol and Suicide
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.0
Finished reading: June 15th 2023
"Allí donde la fuerza fracasa - se dijo-, la astucia triunfa."
I'm still not sure why this classic has slipped my notice until recently... I mean, I did watch part of the Netflix adaptation, but somehow I never actually looked up the book it was based on. I guess it was fate that one of the first books of the Salvat crime and mystery special edition hardback (Spanish) series ended up being Arsène Lupin: Cabellero Ladrón. Now that I owned such a beautiful copy of the translation of this classic, I simply HAD to pick it up ASAP. And I'm glad I did, because I ended up having a great time with this short story collection! Sure, I did like the first stories better than the last ones, but as a whole I really enjoyed my time with this classic. Arsène Lupin makes for such an interesting character, and it was very entertaining to read about how he manages to fool everyone and get away with things. I'm not sure why this collection has the order it has though, because I starts at a later point in his life and his earlier 'work' is at the end. Either way, there were stories that were stronger than others; I particularly liked the one set on the ship and his escape from prison. I'm also definitely adding the second book to my TBR as I'm intrigued by the idea of pitting Arsène Lupin against Sherlock Holmes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Suicide, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Murder, Death, Classism, and Violence
Moderate: Confinement
bel017's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
I enjoyed these stories. It was fun to be from the thief's perspective. Also, I felt like there were more clues as to how the crime was achieved than there are in a Sherlock Holmes or Nero Wolfe book, so I felt smart when I worked out some aspects before the mystery was revealed.
I borrowed this from the library, but should have splashed out on the illustrated edition, it looks beautiful!
I borrowed this from the library, but should have splashed out on the illustrated edition, it looks beautiful!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicide
Moderate: Blood
octopus_farmer's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Just good old fashioned mysteries - but from the POV of the gentleman rascal.
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia, Suicide, and Murder
nienkedekoster's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Loved it arsène lupin gentelman inbreker gentelman is het zeker elke verhaaltje liet genoeg tijd om je in het hoofd van verschillende personen te verplaatsen.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Death
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