Scan barcode
A review by timinbc
Breakout by Richard Stark
4.0
No matter what he uses as the author's name/persona, Westlake always delivers a delightful reading experience. His plots are tight, coherent, fast-paced and interesting. The prose flows along so smoothly that you don't even notice the craftsmanship. There are always interesting characters.
Parker is fascinating, of course. Logical, decisive, understands how people think and act just a little better than others do. Never kills if it can be avoided, never hesitates if it can't.
Most of the way through, there is A Major Occurrence as they are leaving a place. Parker's reaction to it is perfect for explaining his utterly pragmatic character.
For a really great Westlake experience, read a Stark/Parker novel then try one of the Dortmunder series he wrote as Westlake.
Parker is fascinating, of course. Logical, decisive, understands how people think and act just a little better than others do. Never kills if it can be avoided, never hesitates if it can't.
Most of the way through, there is A Major Occurrence as they are leaving a place. Parker's reaction to it is perfect for explaining his utterly pragmatic character.
For a really great Westlake experience, read a Stark/Parker novel then try one of the Dortmunder series he wrote as Westlake.