by Admin | Dec 5, 2013 | Bernie Rhodenbarr, Books, Reviews, The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons
Brandon over at Every Read Thing had this to say about THE BURGLAR WHO COUNTED THE SPOONS: When it comes down to it, this is light storytelling at its finest. While the history of the silver spoon was tightly researched and the reasoning behind its procurement had...
by Admin | Dec 4, 2013 | Bernie Rhodenbarr, Books, Reviews, The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons
Those who have already done “best of the year” lists have jumped the gun, since THE BURGLAR WHO COUNTED THE SPOONS belongs on such lists. I had a great time reading it and think most of you probably would, too, so it gets a very high recommendation from...
by Admin | Dec 3, 2013 | Bernie Rhodenbarr, Books, Reviews, The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel’s “Guide to 100 best books for readers young and old” includes THE BURGLAR WHO COUNTED THE SPOONS as an Editor’s Pick! The mystery grandmaster brings back gentleman burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr for a caper that...
by Admin | Nov 30, 2013 | Bernie Rhodenbarr, Books, Reviews, The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons
Lawrence Block, an incredible talent and a legend in the business, is releasing his latest novel on Christmas day, and I was lucky enough to get an advance copy. Let me just say this. The man can write. It’s an enormously articulate, viciously funny, poignant,...
by Admin | Nov 29, 2013 | Bernie Rhodenbarr, Books, Reviews, The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons
The book has all the hallmarks of classic Bernie: fluent, hilarious dialogue; the admiration of artistic, cultural and literary worth; the ever-presence of New York City; Carolyn’s intermittently successful love-life; the culinary adventures of their daily lunch date;...
by Admin | Nov 28, 2013 | Bernie Rhodenbarr, Books, Reviews, The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons
I’ve been reading the novels of Lawrence Block since, well, I can tell you almost exactly how long. Bernie is always excellent company, and his narration’s always a pleasure to read. Add in the snappy patter, the humor, the smooth plotting, and you have...
