The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling Audiobook, by Lawrence Block Play Audiobook Sample

The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling Audiobook

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Read By: Richard Ferrone Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Bernie Rhodenbarr Mysteries Release Date: September 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781436178037

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

21

Longest Chapter Length:

37:31 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:00 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

17:36 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

87

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Publisher Description

Best-selling author Lawrence Block will keep you hooting with laughter as you follow the hilarious hijinks of his incorrigible character, Bernie Rhodenbarr: notorious burglar and part-time sleuth. Trying to go legit, Bernie has taken over a secondhand bookstore in Greenwich Village, but he still can't resist stealing things when the rewards are right. Ever since he bought Barnegat Books, Bernie has been having trouble making ends meet. When a mysterious client asks him to steal a rare edition of Kipling's poetry, he seizes the opportunity to practice his criminal talents and pay his creditors. Pilfering the book is boringly easy. But delivering it is difficult-with the police and a host of shady assailants hot on his heels. A Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster, Lawrence Block packs his entertaining whodunits with plenty of action and unexpected plot twists. Richard Ferrone's gravelly voice and expert pacing will keep you glued to the tape deck as Bernie lands in one dangerous scrape after another.

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"Total Mind Candy. A really fun, quick read. Bernie is a nice guy, with a quirky little habit -- he likes to burgle people! I love his sense of humor and ... I just LOVE Carolyn! She's a really great side-kick. I hope she's in future novels, because she made this one a lot of fun."

— Melissa (4 out of 5 stars)

The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.03333333333333 out of 53.03333333333333 out of 53.03333333333333 out of 53.03333333333333 out of 53.03333333333333 out of 5 (3.03)
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4 Stars: 8
3 Stars: 12
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1 Stars: 3
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  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " It was okay. Not boring, but not exciting, either. "

    — Mary, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I just love Bernie Rhodenbarr and Carolyn. "

    — Linda, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love the idea and it was written well. "

    — Tyrone, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Clever, but a bit lame - not as good as other Lawrence Block books I've read. "

    — Doug, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Bernie Rhodenbarr should be marked on everyone's shelf when you need a quick , funny, clever read for a road trip. Delightfully entertaining. "

    — Liz, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good. First LB, enjoyed quick paced light hearted cozy. "

    — Ruth, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Bernie Rhodenbarr, semi-retired burglar, is asked to steal a book of Kipling's long lost poems. Of course, Bernie get in the middle of a crime/murder scene. Bernie is a likable and humorous burglar, I am enjoying the series. "

    — woody, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My dad used to say,"I say, old chap, do you like Kipling?" (response) "I don't know; I've never tried it." Who could resist this title? A romp. I do like Bernie, the antiquarian book seller slash burglar, and especially his sidekick. "

    — Leslie, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Probably my second favorite Bernie book, behind The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart. What a wonderful series. "

    — Korey, 10/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Another good book on tape, but I wouldn't recommend it otherwise. "

    — Kristen, 10/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm listening to this on audio. Berny is weaving his burglery magic around the question of who framed him for murder. Amusing. "

    — Margaret, 7/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I think I'm done with this series. I'm tired of Bertie getting framed for murder and picking up a female sidekick. However, they are amusing if you need something that requires little thought and lots of discussion of dislike of latex gloves. "

    — Rebecca, 6/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love these mysteries. Very humerous. "

    — Sandi, 3/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Like eating a box of Dove bars while you're supposed to be on a diet. Not much nutritional value but sure is fun. "

    — John, 11/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This mystery series was supposedly similiar to the Robert Parker books that I have previously read. The book started out a mite boring, but got better at the end. Not sure if I will read more books in this series. "

    — Jim, 6/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " The title is so clever that it caught my eye. But it was a dud. "

    — Tiffany, 2/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " There are three of these books (this series) in the house; this is the first. Meh. I may try the next one eventually. "

    — Barbara, 7/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " okay. Main character is a supposed to be retired burglar who runs a bookstore. In this story he steals a book and then is robbed of it and framed for a murder. "

    — David, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Bernie Rhodenbarr, semi-retired burglar, is asked to steal a book of Kipling's long lost poems. Of course, Bernie get in the middle of a crime/murder scene. Bernie is a likable and humorous burglar, I am enjoying the series. "

    — woody, 3/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Like eating a box of Dove bars while you're supposed to be on a diet. Not much nutritional value but sure is fun. "

    — John, 2/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I think I'm done with this series. I'm tired of Bertie getting framed for murder and picking up a female sidekick. However, they are amusing if you need something that requires little thought and lots of discussion of dislike of latex gloves. "

    — Rebecca, 11/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good. First LB, enjoyed quick paced light hearted cozy. "

    — Ruth, 10/17/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Some really witty and lively writing. Some moments are almost laugh out loud. Quick read. "

    — Sahar, 9/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I just love Bernie Rhodenbarr and Carolyn. "

    — Linda, 8/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My dad used to say,"I say, old chap, do you like Kipling?" (response) "I don't know; I've never tried it." Who could resist this title? A romp. I do like Bernie, the antiquarian book seller slash burglar, and especially his sidekick. "

    — Leslie, 3/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Another good book on tape, but I wouldn't recommend it otherwise. "

    — Kristen, 11/13/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm listening to this on audio. Berny is weaving his burglery magic around the question of who framed him for murder. Amusing. "

    — Margaret, 10/3/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very Good; Continuing character: Bernie Rhodenbarr; burglar steals rare book and then tries to figure out who would murder for it. "

    — Joe, 8/26/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love these mysteries. Very humerous. "

    — Sandi, 6/16/2009
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " The title is so clever that it caught my eye. But it was a dud. "

    — Tiffany, 5/16/2009

About Lawrence Block

Lawrence Block is the recipient of a Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America and a New York Times bestselling author. His prolific career spans over one hundred books, including four bestselling series and dozens of short stories and articles. He has won multiple Edgar, and Shamus awards, two Falcon Awards from the Maltese Falcon Society of Japan, the Nero and Philip Marlowe Awards, the Cartier Diamond Dagger from the Crime Writers Association of America, and many others. Aside from being a mystery writer, he has also written a number of episodes for television, including two episodes of the ESPN series Tilt; he also cowrote the screenplay for the film My Blueberry Nights, starring Norah Jones. Block currently lives in New York City with his wife, Lynne.

About Richard Ferrone

Richard Ferrone recorded over 150 audiobooks including thrillers, romances, science fiction, and inspirational novels. He won the prestigious Audie Award and was a finalist for four Audie Awards, including for Best Solo Male Narrator. He was named an AudioFile "Voice of the Last Century" and a "Rising and Shining Star."  He earned many AudioFile Earphones Awards, including being named the 2011 Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense as well as the 2009 Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy. A science fiction fan, he narrated Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy. He also narrated works by James Patterson, Walter Mosley, John Sandford, Eric Van Lustbader, and Stuart Woods.