Put a Lid on it
Book description
In this uproariously funny novel from "a national literary treasure," a career criminal is offered a new life outside of prison -- if he can steal a compromising video of the president (Booklist).
Meehan, a career thief staring at life without parole, is awaiting sentencing at the Manhattan Correctional Center…
Why read it?
1 author picked Put a Lid on it as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is an old-fashioned comedy read. Working for politicians who give you a get-out-of-jail-free card is stupidly dangerous. For two-bit thief Meehan, it’s his only chance to get out of jail and remain free. Maybe not alive, but free. It has a romantic side, small town tropes and a lot of bad luck for Meehan.
This is my very favorite Donald Westlake novel. A well-plotted caper from the thief point of view. This book should be made into a movie. It’s that good.
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