The Crystal Stopper by Maurice LeblancMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
A particularly thrilling installment in the Lupin series. As the series went on, the author seemed to progress his idea of Lupin from the original mysterious, omnicompetent figure whose exploits were observed from a little distance and largely through the viewpoint of his opponents. The Lupin of this book is the protagonist, and he constantly struggles against his own mysterious and dangerous antagonists through multiple reverses that produce plenty of suspense. He has a laudable goal in mind (saving the life of a young man, one of his associates), and has to exert all his ingenuity and courage and perseverance, getting badly battered in the process.
He's still operating outside the law, but feels more like a detective than a criminal. His main antagonist is highly placed, a member of the legislature, so there is a bit of a world-turned-upside-down aspect. The result is a suspenseful thriller full of varied adventure.
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