The Hot Rock by Donald E. Westlake

6 hours, 28 minutes first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction crime mystery adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced
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Description

John Dortmunder and company are hired by an U.N. African Ambassador to steal the famed Balabomo Emerald from the hands of a rival African country. But their daring and clever burglary goes awry, and the emerald slips through their fingers. Undaunt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 349 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
funny 68%
lighthearted 64%
mysterious 36%
tense 12%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 84%
medium 12%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 30% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.73

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