Burglars Can't Be Choosers

That was fun. The plot twist was unexpected, which is always nice. The dialogue was witty, the writing fine, which coming from the pen of Lawrence Block is to be expected.

I've only read a few Bernie Rhodenbarr books in the past, but always enjoyed them. Now, I'm older. Wiser. Decided to start from the beginning. With Burglars Can't Be Choosers, I'm now hooked. A rabid fan even. I can't tell you how hard it is to find fun, light-hearted true whodunnits these days without them involving cats or bakers. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I'm a guy. Who wants a manly whodunnit every once in a while. And Bernie is manly. A refined man, of course. An honest man...for a burglar. A lady's man too. But he sure can solve a frolicking fun case in witty burglar fashion. I've already loaded up book two and will start tomorrow.

I really enjoyed this “fun” mystery. Bernie was likeable and I found the suspense kept me enthralled to the end. I look forward to reading more of Bernie's adventures.