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5.0 out of 5 stars The thief who can't be caught!, October 14, 1997

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Michael D Toole (Cambridge, Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman Burglar (Hardcover)

These stories are forgotten classics-- in terms of truly excellent mystery stories, they rank right up there with the best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie. Arsene Lupin is no common pilferer-- he's a gentleman thief of the highest regard, and virtually a celebrity throughout France. He is constantly being pursued by Inspector Ganimard, his only worthy adversary, yet is never caught-- and while Lupin may be an unscrupulous, good-humored bandit on the surface, his larcenous actions end up aiding the common good as often as not. Lupin is something of a folk hero in France, having recently spawned an excellent animated cartoon series entitled "Nighthood"-- hopefully, in light of that, these wonderful old stories will be rediscovered.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book influenced many teenagers in France, August 23, 1998

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This review is from: Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman Burglar (Hardcover)

Arsene Lupin is now a classic; he is as famous as Napoleon, Cyrano de Bergerac or Gavroche. He embodies the utopic fighter of the industrial era, stealing from the rich, solving mysteries for the promise of a smile, playing with words & women. His remarks are always polite to women and vitriolic to the police that pursue him. Never vilent, he manages to escape all dangers with a smile. An absolute must read; he will make you dream and want to be a better person. This book is the perfect exemple of these attributes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pity the English readers, March 23, 2000

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keichii (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin: Gentleman Burglar (Hardcover)

After reading the whole series in both Chinese and French, I pity the English readers who miss out on the Arsene Lupin series. This series is rated in Europe/Asia at the level of the Sherlock Holmes series. If you can find a copy, read it. It is simply excellent for any hardcore mystery fan.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Stories of the French Version of Sherlock Holmes
Arsene Lupin is a fun character, and the short stories that make up the book are along the lines of Sherlock Holmes. Read more

Published 12 months ago by ironman96

1.0 out of 5 stars Great Story, terrible publishing.
I really enjoyed the Book itself, but as for the multiple spelling errors, typos and repeating paragraphs, the book was terrible! Read more

Published on November 22, 2008 by Noah I. Weston

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting stories, but production qualities lacking
As noted by other reviewers, this volume is replete with typos, repeated paragraphs, etc., plus the formatting is awkward. Read more

Published on July 9, 2007 by C. Harrison

1.0 out of 5 stars A Mistake in Marketing
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin is the save book as The Exploits of Arsene Lulpin! The only difference is the very clumsy language and formatting of the former. Read more

Published on May 29, 2007 by Joanne Collier

4.0 out of 5 stars Great stories but this edition has numerous typos!
I really enjoyed reading about Arsene Lupin (thanks Head Butler!) - a great character involved in some funny and/or exciting escapades. Read more

Published on September 22, 2006 by Pompeia

5.0 out of 5 stars The French Sherlock Holmes --- but here he's a dashing thief
Arsene Lupin --- you know him not, but to generations of European readers he was the French Sherlock Holmes. Well, better than the Brit detective. Read more

Published on September 14, 2006 by Jesse Kornbluth

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Charming.
Just as Sparkster-chan did, I discovered Arsene Lupin and his many adventures through the detective conan manga. Read more

Published on June 13, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories
I found out about Arsene Lupin through the Detective Conan manga, where the creator showcases a different detective/mystery character each volume. Read more

Published on March 30, 2005 by C. Briggs

5.0 out of 5 stars Arsene Lupin - robs the rich and gives to the reader.
Published in 1907, Maurice leBlanc's book introduces Arsene Lupin, the gentleman burglar: thief of exquisite country houses; master of disguise; friend to the royal and rich; a... Read more

Published on January 10, 2002 by darragh o'donoghue

2.0 out of 5 stars steal this book--please
Reminded me of an episodic TV detective show--interesting premise (gentleman burglar) executed poorly, without much verve. Read more

Published on February 18, 1999

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Arsene Lupin, Miss Nelly, Sherlock Holmes, Louis Lacombe, Madame Andermatt, Victor Danegre, Mon Dieu, Baron Cahorn, Queen's Necklace, Prison de la Sante, Madame Renaud, National Library, Alfred Varin, Madame Imbert, Pierre Onfrey, Horace Velmont, Lady Jerland, Baudru Desire, Monsieur Lupin, Father Gelis, Georges Andermatt, Inspector Dieuzy, Credit Lyonnais, Duke Rollo, Minister of Marine

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