Help, I Am Being Held Prisoner by Donald E. Westlake

Help, I Am Being Held Prisoner

Donald E. Westlake

213 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark funny mysterious fast-paced

Description

Westlake pens another comedy caper of seven men who have the perfect alibi--they are in jail. The cons have tunneled to the outside to two banks waiting to be robbed. Throw in a luscious girl and a mysterious stranger for the funniest heist of all.

Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 80%
adventurous 40%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.81

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