Dortmunder is Fun

I think I have listened to all of the Dortmunder novels. (Unfortunately, they aren't available on Audible!). The Dortmunder character is a hoot. If you enjoy dry sarcasm, you'll like Dortmunder. This was not the best Dortmunder that I've read, but it was still fun.

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Watch Your Back!--Outstanding & Outlandish

Donald E. Westlake was a gem! He created this excellent series with his criminal anti-hero, John Dortmunder. Meet John and his felonious friends! This is where the voice of William Dufris meets the pen of Mr. Westlake. It's trite of me to say, 'the rest is hilarious! ( you thought History?). I would highly recommend this outstanding book and the reading of same!

Great story

Dufris is excellent. The story is fun. Moves along well. Couple laugh out loud moments. Mostly smiled the whole time listening to their capers.

Dortmunder Returns

John D. is back with all the usual suspects. Although not Westlake's best book ...he always manages to keep my interest with enough smiles & suspense to make the story worthwhile. Given the number of characters, Dufris does a fine job of narrating the book.

Westlake is one of my favorite writers

Watch Your Back was not my favorite of this series of books. It was still worth reading.

Arnie's revenge???

It makes me sad that Donald Westlake is no longer with us so that he could keep providing us with Dortmunder hilarious capers. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. All the usual suspects are here plus the outrageous Arnie Albright., doing his best not to offend anyone. The narrator, William Dufris, does an outstanding job. My only disappointment is that it is over. Recommended for anyone who loves to laugh and enjoys adventures with fun, human characters. Enjoy!

Not Great

What did you like best about Watch Your Back!? What did you like least?

The story just didn't come together. I think I hear the whole book three or four times trying to figure out what I wasn't getting out of the story or reading. Too, Too much dialogue that didn't always make much sense.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Well, what else would we expect?????

What three words best describe William Dufris’s performance?

Just so, so

Do you think Watch Your Back! needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

If the first didn't much make sense, how will a part 2 make sense.