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By day, Bernie Rhodenbarr runs a respectable used book store in New York City. But by night, he gets his kicks gaining illegal entry into the posh residences of the wealthy. In this wacky mystery, the incorrigible burglar pulls off a low-risk burglary, only to find himself up against an eccentric kidnapper with a taste for abstract Dutch art. When Bernie is offered the chance to appraise a Manhattan millionaire's private library, he jumps at the opportunity. After all, how often does he get a chance to check out the holdings of the rich and famous and get paid at the same time? But when he returns later to help himself to some plunder, he finds he's been framed for some very nasty crimes. Named a Grandmaster by the Mystery Writers of America, best-selling author Lawrence Block has won almost every major mystery award, including three Edgar and four Shamus Awards. His action-packed plot and irresistible characters, dramatically performed by Richard Ferrone, make this audiobook an irresistible work of art.
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"Absolutely my favourite Bernie Rhodenbarr story! This is a wonderful, complicated, humorous story with the glorious dialogue that makes all Lawrence Block's books so incredibly readable. I have read this at least a dozen times, it is the perfect book for a plane journey or a sleepless night, and it will always be on my bookshelf!"
— Sarah (5 out of 5 stars)
The Burglar Who Painted Like Mondrian Listener Reviews
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" I really like the Bernie Rhodenbarr series. He gets himself in 'situations' and always has a heck of a time extricating himself. You never really pick up on the killer until the very end, which is what I like most about these books. "
— Joanne, 2/20/2014 -
" This is a fun quick read..Just what I needed!!! "
— Helen, 1/27/2014 -
" The ending was too confusing and complicated. "
— Jean, 1/22/2014 -
" Full disclosure, I know Lawrence Block and he has been a fabulous mentor to me. This is probably my favourite of the Burglar series - brilliantly fluent dialogue, wit and cleverness in equal measure, a neat plot, and the city of New York is, as ever in Block's books, a strong character all her own. "
— Evie, 1/20/2014 -
" Not a bad book in the Bernie Rhodenbarr series. "
— Ron, 1/19/2014 -
" Decent flippant mystery with lots of twists and repartee and a good representative of the series. (I had also read the Burglar Who Quoted Kipling). There are a few leaps that take some suspended disbelief but the turns are nicely played. "
— Barry, 1/11/2014 -
" 1983 - Bernie Rhodenbarr #5. "
— Michel, 12/21/2013 -
" Similar to the other Burglar books, Bernie accused of murder and stealing a Mondrian painting. Decent amount of humor, the 10 page conclusion and explanation of who did it and why was just a bit much for me. "
— woody, 12/5/2013 -
" Comic thriller - partially reformed burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr gets into more scrapes - good, quick, well-plotted "
— Tom, 12/1/2013 -
" Dumped a star for the goofy escapade with the girl on the carpet. Seemed out of character with the rest of the books so far in the series. Also found the book a bit boring. However, liked the use of Mondrian. "
— Nanosynergy, 11/21/2013 -
" All these books are the same, but good to read. "
— Jenifer, 10/15/2013 -
" Very Good; Continuing character: Bernie Rhodenbarr; burglar gets involved in murder and paintings (forged and real). "
— Joe, 8/19/2013 -
" Well, it's cute and the dialogue can be amusing. But by this fifth Rodenbarr the pattern is getting a little stale for me. Not sure I'll read the sixth. "
— Dave, 1/29/2013 -
" Really I would give 4 stars to the whole series. Extremely enjoyable mysteries. Read someone else's review to get a better idea, but the main character is very witty and likable (he owns a bookstore, but he makes his money by burglarizing apartments in New York). I sort of want to give it 5 stars. "
— Evan, 11/22/2012 -
" I love a funny mystery... "
— Mona, 9/27/2012 -
" I am huge fan of Lawrence Block but, for some reason, have just never been able to connect with this series. In this book Bernie gets embroiled in a murder and art theft but the plot was just too convoluted for me and the humor a bit flat. "
— Sandi, 9/15/2012 -
" A fun read. I've read oms of the other "The Burglar Who..." books and they are all good. The 'hero' is a bookseller who is a burglar in the off-hours, and of course, sometimes the burglaries go wrong somehow.. A fun cast of characters and a good quick read. Recommended! "
— Phil, 8/28/2012 -
" A light mystery romp through used book stores and art galleries. At least one clever quip a page and a charmingly deviant protagonist. The type of book you lose sleep staying up late to finish. "
— Ben, 6/4/2011 -
" Similar to the other Burglar books, Bernie accused of murder and stealing a Mondrian painting. Decent amount of humor, the 10 page conclusion and explanation of who did it and why was just a bit much for me. "
— woody, 3/6/2011 -
" A lightweight "The Burglar Who…" novel. Very enjoyable light mystery reading, a good thing for stressful times. "
— Ellen, 10/22/2010 -
" A fun read. I've read oms of the other "The Burglar Who..." books and they are all good. The 'hero' is a bookseller who is a burglar in the off-hours, and of course, sometimes the burglaries go wrong somehow.. A fun cast of characters and a good quick read. Recommended! "
— Phil, 3/25/2010 -
" Read several Burglar books. This is my favorite. "
— Laura, 12/20/2009 -
" Not a bad book in the Bernie Rhodenbarr series. "
— Ron, 11/13/2009 -
" Very Good; Continuing character: Bernie Rhodenbarr; burglar gets involved in murder and paintings (forged and real). <br/> "
— Joe, 8/26/2009 -
" Typical Block except just a tad more confusing. Couldnt keep all the characters straight much less the paintings. "
— Sandi, 6/16/2009 -
" The ending was too confusing and complicated. "
— Jean, 4/6/2009 -
" All these books are the same, but good to read. "
— Jenifer, 7/9/2008
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.