bassant's review against another edition
The plot twists weren't that surprising to me like i kinda see through what's happening which makes reading this book boring to me
moonreads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
suzannalundale's review
4.0
I have a real soft spot for the seemingly-omnipotent gentleman thief, just I have for his opposite, the seemingly-omnipotent gentleman detective. In short, Sherlock Holmes. Being that smart, that observant, and that possessed of weird and wonderful skills and knowledge is hot. So it's a little surprising I'd never gotten around to breaching the life story and adventures of Arsène Lupin before now.
I do wish the reader were sometimes privy to more of the mechanics of how Lupin accomplishes Amazing Thing, as we are in the tale of his escape from prison. I suppose the difference there may be cultural - the French gentleman genius perhaps shows off differently to his English colleague/opponent. Insert appropriate Gallic shrug here. Otherwise, this was everything I hoped it would be, and I look forward to reading further into the Lupin canon.
I do wish the reader were sometimes privy to more of the mechanics of how Lupin accomplishes Amazing Thing, as we are in the tale of his escape from prison. I suppose the difference there may be cultural - the French gentleman genius perhaps shows off differently to his English colleague/opponent. Insert appropriate Gallic shrug here. Otherwise, this was everything I hoped it would be, and I look forward to reading further into the Lupin canon.
estercesver's review against another edition
4.0
Libro entretenido que te hace pensar y te mantiene enganchado. Perfecto para otoño e invierno.
wattestab8's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
morgonwashere's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Lupin is insane with all the twists and turns he does in his adventures. I can see why many people are inspired by him he is the original gentleman thief.
beatriz1998's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
"Tudo isso tinha ares de prodígio, trazia a marca humorística de Arsène Lupin, ladrão, que seja, mas nem por isso menos diletante. Trabalhava por gesto e vocação, vá lá, mas também para se divertir. Parecia um dramaturgo, entendendo-se com a peça para que ele mesmo escreveu e, nos bastidores, rindo a bandeiras despregadas das piadas e situações que imaginou."
amorgan281201's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0