From the moment Dortmunder reaches for his first pawn, he faces insurmountable odds. The purloined past of this precious set is destined to confound any strategy he finds on the board. Success is not inevitable with Dortmunder leading the attack, but he's nothing if not persistent, and some gambit or other might just stumble into a winning move.
©2006 Donald E. Westlake; (P)2004 BBC Audio
"Westlake is a national literary treasure, and his latest effort only enhances his value." (Booklist)
"Great Book"
Westlake was the first author is ever listened to years ago on tape and got me adicted! His Dortmander series is great as well as the work he did under the name Richard Stark.
"I love Dortmunder"
Westlake never fails to deliver the goods with the Dortmunder capers. They make us laugh, they do not subject us to gratuitous sex or violence, and no one gets harmed. William Dufris reads "What's So Funny" perfectly, giving unique voices to the five conspirators and the auxiliary characters. Probably it would help to listen to the previous Dortmunder capers in order, in order to appreciate the patterns in these lovable criminals' lives; but "What's So Funny" -- like the other Dortmunder novels -- entertains admirably on its own. If you appreciate humor and gentleness in your crime novels, Westlake's Dortmunder series was made for you.
"Dufris is a marvel!"
Dufris and Westlake - what a pair.
The story is already clever and hilarious, and Dufris' narration ensures it remains as such. The characters are all so clearly defined by a vocal maestro.
I was sorry it ended far too soon.