The Confessions of Arsène Lupin by Maurice LeblancMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
A collection of short stories from earlier in the Lupin continuity than some books published before it, which shows the multiple facets of the adventurer: clever rogue and trickster pulling off remarkable heists and daring bluffs, omnicompetent helper of the underdog (particularly if the underdog happens to be an attractive young woman), solver of mysteries, creator of mysteries, flawed and vulnerable human being barely saved by lucky chance and the goodwill of a stranger.
It's packed with action and clever plots, and even if Lupin is a bit in love with himself, he is just as remarkable as he thinks he is. The whole series is reliably entertaining, not despite but because of its varied and non-formulaic nature, and there are plenty of fun surprises throughout.
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