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Publisher: HighBridge Audio. Released: Dec 3, ISBN: Format: Audiobook. About the author. Read more. Related to Why Me? More Audiobooks By Donald E. Dancing Aztecs by Donald E. The Busy Body by Donald E. Dortmunder by Donald E. Related Audiobooks. Related Podcast Episodes. Crime Alert Kelly runs the web site pinkcollarfraud. This Is A Robbery: In , two men dressed as cops conned their way into a Boston museum and stole a fortune in art. Join host Rebecca Lavoie as she speaks with Colin Barnicle, the series director, and executive producer.

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Usually in Dortmunder books when the heist starts to go wrong that is the highlight. This time he jumped over heist part of the story to tell what happens afterwards.

Aug 03, Tom rated it really liked it Shelves: crime-fiction. This is a really funny book, with great characters and great character names, from the hero, John Dortmunder, to the Italian cop who passes as Irish, Officer Malogna pr. Maloney , to the yes man, Bob Freedly. Really fun to read. I've come to appreciate the Dortmunder novels as nice, safe bets when I find myself in a reading slump.

They're clever and funny and it's clear that Donald E. Westlake had a blast writing them. The heist genre is often based on such a rigid formula that it's difficult to deviate too far from it, but in each of these books, Westlake's found a way to subvert expectations and do something new, while also providing satisfying stories that won't disappoint.

Here, the story begins with a heist — a mino I've come to appreciate the Dortmunder novels as nice, safe bets when I find myself in a reading slump. Here, the story begins with a heist — a minor burglary at a jewelry shop — and our hero Dortmunder ends up stealing something that puts him in the middle of a manhunt run by the NYPD, FBI, and the criminals of New York.

In other words, it's a heist movie where the thief is trying to get rid of what he stole. If the ending is ultimately predictable, the journey along the way introduces us to a large cast of colorful characters and provides a number of tense moments with more than a few laugh-out-loud moments.

It's a fast read focused primarily on plot and doesn't dwell too much on unnecessary details. It'd be a fun book to bring on a plane when we start using those again.

One thing to note: As was unfortunately common in these kind of "tough guy" genre entries from the early s, there are more than a few instances of slurs throughout the book — one scene is particularly egregious. They really upset the tone of what is otherwise a light and fun book and their inclusion feels out of place and anachronistic. Jun 19, Janice rated it it was amazing. I have reread Westlake's series of books with Dortmunder in them many, many times. Always an enjoyable read. Great characters and plots.

Dortmunder succeeds while at the same time failing. He accidently ends up with a priceless Ruby ring when he burgles a jewelry store where the owner has put out a sign stating he is on vacation for 2 weeks. The ring was in transit to Turkey as a gift from the American people, but when it disappears everyone has a theory as to why and how. The pressure is on t I have reread Westlake's series of books with Dortmunder in them many, many times.

The pressure is on the police to find it soon, as the Turkish government is hinting the burglary is a ruse to keep the ring and not give it to them. The police are rousting all the criminals in the city, with so much heat on them, the criminals also start looking for the thief and the ring to get the heat off of them.

All these searches are hampered by all the ethnic spy groups in the city also trying to find the ring and the thief for their own purposes. Although amusing, this is Not Great. It's Dortmunder against the world, and to be in this position, Dortmunder basically has to be the biggest idiot on the planet.

The preceding four books prove that he's not an idiot, but he certainly acts like it in this book. Very disappointing. That's not the only thing that dates this book, eith Meh. That's not the only thing that dates this book, either; Kelp's sudden obsession with telephones and ghosting landlines is fantastical enough, but also completely alien in the year of our Lord 2K I think you can give this book a miss and nothing of value would be lost for a series reader.

Nov 20, James Reyome rated it really liked it. I thought "Jimmy the Kid" was great but this Westlake's plotting here is unbelievable, and the caper itself I better not describe this in too much detail, other than to say that sometimes it seems that Dortmunder really is cursed, and this time he really CAN'T blame Andy Kelp I mean, I'm sure there's a reason, but this stories are genuine rib-ticklers and I would love to see how they might be interpreted.

Still, theater of the mind and all, per I thought "Jimmy the Kid" was great but this Still, theater of the mind and all, perhaps seeing them done would spoil them. A radio play, perhaps? Anyway, if for some reason you've missed reading Westlake, get with it! There's, what 14 or 15 of these things? Another fun Dortmunder heist story, although this one is actually an anti-heist book as the job goes off as a solo project since Dortmunder can't get any help, and he inadvertently steals an internationally known and contested gem.

This leads to a freeze on all criminal activities among the city's thieves, as New York's finest crack down hard to prevent an international incident. The usual cast of characters are there, making things harder and eventually helping Dortmunder get out from under y Another fun Dortmunder heist story, although this one is actually an anti-heist book as the job goes off as a solo project since Dortmunder can't get any help, and he inadvertently steals an internationally known and contested gem.

The usual cast of characters are there, making things harder and eventually helping Dortmunder get out from under yet another caper gone sour with no profit margin in sight. Will have to try again later to see if I change my thoughts. But overall still a definite recommendation. Apr 18, Brandon rated it it was ok Shelves: mystery-and-crime. The worst of the Dortmunders, by a fair shake. I'm guessing Westlake regretted the racist and homophobic language, even if it was clearly meant to flesh out a character who would have clearly been racist and homophobic.

Always good Lots of madcap highjinx with Dortmunder. West Lake has millions of great lines. Where does he get them all? Well traveled I suppose. Ready for the next Dortmunder, without reservation.

Jun 27, Glenn Richard added it. Dortmunder stumbles into international intrigue in what should be a simple jewelry store theft. Honestly this is where the series gets a little cartoonish, especially in the character details, but it's still pretty funny, and how the whole thing spirals is credible, which makes the overt gags go down a bit more smoothly.

Recent Reads: Why Me. Donald Westlake's hapless thief Dortmunder's latest little heist scores big, real big, too big. But as always bad luck strikes back: the ruby is political dynamite and about to go off? What's an honest crook to do when all are against him? Funny as always! May 30, Mahesh Phadke rated it it was amazing. This is my first book in Dortmunder series. Absolutely hilarious from start to finish. And good plot too. I would rate this higher than the other gem by Westlake "Dancing Aztecs" This is my first book in Dortmunder series.

I would rate this higher than the other gem by Westlake "Dancing Aztecs" Jul 04, Rodger Payne rated it really liked it Shelves: crime-fiction , dortmunder. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Condition: Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. Seller Inventory GI4N Items related to Why Me Dortmunder. Donald E. Why Me Dortmunder. Publisher: Tor Books , This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. View all copies of this ISBN edition:.

Synopsis About this title Having unsuspectingly lifted the hottest rock in town, John Dortmunder is the prey of the FBI, the New York City police, terrorist groups from three nations, and all of New York's petty and not-so-petty crooks "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Buy Used Condition: Good Spine creases, wear to binding Learn more about this copy. Other Popular Editions of the Same Title. Search for all books with this author and title.

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