With the exception of the Dortmunder novels, I have thoroughly enjoyed Donald Westlake’s books and for years have regarded him to be my all-time favorite author. My favorites were also full of humor, the best for me were HELP, I AM BEING HELD PRISONER, and GANGWAY, his collaboration with Brian Garfield. However, I continue to read every one I can get my hands on, and am never disappointed.
Marvin,
Sorry it took so long for me to approve your comment. I’ve been swamped with work, my volunteer political activities and relocating to the Hudson Valley in anticipation of my first child (not Don’s first grandchild, though). So please accept my apologies and thanks for the kind words.
One of my favorite of Don’s books is his non-fiction work, “Under an English Heaven. If you like his sense of humor in the fiction, you’re going to love his sardonic prose in that book. I highly recommend it.
With the exception of the Dortmunder novels, I have thoroughly enjoyed Donald Westlake’s books and for years have regarded him to be my all-time favorite author. My favorites were also full of humor, the best for me were HELP, I AM BEING HELD PRISONER, and GANGWAY, his collaboration with Brian Garfield. However, I continue to read every one I can get my hands on, and am never disappointed.
Marvin,
Sorry it took so long for me to approve your comment. I’ve been swamped with work, my volunteer political activities and relocating to the Hudson Valley in anticipation of my first child (not Don’s first grandchild, though). So please accept my apologies and thanks for the kind words.
One of my favorite of Don’s books is his non-fiction work, “Under an English Heaven. If you like his sense of humor in the fiction, you’re going to love his sardonic prose in that book. I highly recommend it.
http://www.donaldwestlake.com/bibliography/under-an-english-heaven/
Thanks for stopping by!
Pw