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  • The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart

  • By: Lawrence Block
  • Narrated by: Frank Muller
  • Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (287 ratings)

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The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart

By: Lawrence Block
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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Publisher's summary

Edgar Award-winner Lawrence Block invites you into the criminally funny world of the most notorious star of mystery fiction: Bernie Rhodenbarr, bookseller by day and burglar by night. In this humorous mystery, Bernie's passion for Humphrey Bogart movies leads him to a beautiful damsel in distress, a dangerous international conspiracy, and more than a few incriminating bodies. Sparkling with wit and energy, The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart is guaranteed to have you laughing out loud.
©1995 Lawrence Block (P)1996 Recorded Books, LLC
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Great experience

Excellently conceived and executed. I enjoyed the book start to finish. Can’t wait to read the next one.

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Bernie the Burglar

I love this series, and this book in particular is my favorite. I believe this is the only book in this series read by Frank Muller. He does a wonderful job with different voices and accents of the characters. Mr. Block, please write more.

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Bernie Becomes Bogey...

More fun at the bookstore. This series is great fun I'm glad I still have a few more left. Muller's narration exceeded my expectations. His Lively interpretations are extraordinary and made this volume great fun. The regular crew is all here and and with a new batch of dastardly suspects lurking throughout the plot. As Bernie does his Bogart bits visions of Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henried and that rumbling plane. Leaving Casablanca Airport flashed in my head . I have seen l have seen all these movies many many times The Narrative here is straightforward silly and quite believable for Bernie... 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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I Don't Know How He Does It

Lawrence Block is a great writer. He must research stories all day, every day. Excellent story, the very best characters. I love this series!

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Fantastic writing and narration!

Fantastic writing and narration! Lawrence Block and Frank Muller. Perfect mix of suspense and humor.

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An entertaining listen

These days I find myself a bit tired of vampires and gritty crime drama. The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart was a much needed departure from those genres - a fun, easy listen. The story was fun, but it was really the narrator who made it come to life for me, with his droll, urban voice. Highly recommended.

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Not Block’s best in the Buglar series

It may have been the narrator but Frank Muller just doesn’t ring true. Richard Ferrone will always be Barney’s in my mind. It was just off to be. There are better ones in Block’s Burglar series. I have listened to them all in order and enjoyed everyone. I was disappointed in this one.

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Animal House

This story to me is the best and favorite of all his books!! Charming sophisticated wonderful intrigue!!
Liked Frank Muller

particularly for this story. A more Bogey voice!! Absolutely Loved It!! THANK YOU !!

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Entertaining and funny

It's easy to get caught up in the characters Frank Muller brings to life through his reading. How the author presents the story is entertaining and he dispays a fun sense of humor with his witty dialogue. If you are a film noir fan, the ending will be somewhat predictable. Recommended reading.

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Best so far! Such witty dialogue

Narration really made Bernie come alive! This is the one where the author hits his stride

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