Can you recommend some characters from famous heist novels?
From 'The Bank Job', Terry Leather is the central character who gets involved in the bank heist. He's an ordinary man drawn into an extraordinary situation. In 'Rififi', Tony le Stéphanois is a tough and experienced criminal leading the jewelry heist. In 'The Getaway', Doc McCoy is a desperate man on the run after a heist, and his character shows the psychological turmoil of being in such a situation.
What are some famous heist novels?
One of the famous heist novels is 'The Thomas Crown Affair' by Alan Trustman. It's about a wealthy man who plans and executes elaborate art heists for the thrill. Another is 'Ocean's Eleven' by Jack Golden Russell, which inspired the well - known movie franchise. And 'The Hot Rock' by Donald E. Westlake is also great. It follows a series of attempts to steal a valuable diamond.
Can you recommend some of the best heist novels?
There's also 'The Killing Kind' by Jane Casey. While it's not a traditional heist novel in the sense of stealing money or jewels, it involves a series of kidnappings that are planned and executed like heists. The psychological aspect of the criminals and the detective trying to stop them makes it a really gripping read.
Can you recommend some good heist novels?
Well, 'The Score' by Donald E. Westlake is a good heist novel. It's about a complex plan to steal a large amount of gold. In this novel, the characters have to overcome many obstacles and outwit the authorities. 'The Asphalt Jungle' is another classic. It gives a detailed look at the planning and execution of a jewel heist. Also, 'Rogue Male' can be considered in a way as a heist - like novel. It's about a man who tries to assassinate a dictator which involves a lot of sneaking around and planning much like a heist.
Can you recommend some classic heist novels?
One classic heist novel is 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It has a complex plot full of intrigue and a search for a valuable statuette.
Can you recommend some famous characters from fantasy novels?
Can you recommend some good heist fantasy novels?
Sure. 'Six of Crows' by Leigh Bardugo is a great one. It has a group of misfits planning a heist in a fantasy world filled with magic and political intrigue. Another is 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' by Scott Lynch. The story follows Locke and his gang as they pull off elaborate cons and heists in a vividly imagined city.
Can you recommend some popular heist graphic novels?
One popular heist graphic novel is 'The Killing Joke' by Alan Moore. It involves a complex heist - like plot with the Joker's devious schemes. Another is '100 Bullets' which has elements of heists and underworld dealings. And 'Sin City' also features some heist - related stories within its dark and gritty world.
Can you recommend some popular modern heist novels?
There are quite a few good ones. 'The Thomas Crown Affair' by Roderick Thorp is a well - known modern heist novel. It features a wealthy man who plans and executes a heist of a priceless painting. 'Fast and Loose' by Stuart Woods is also a great read. It has a heist that involves a lot of action and a complex web of characters. And 'The Take' by Martina Cole is a modern heist story set in the criminal underworld, with a group of people trying to steal a large sum of money from a dangerous criminal.
Is 'heist 88 the real story' a famous heist case?
I'm not certain. It might be a relatively unknown heist case that only a few people are familiar with, or it could be a fictional story made to seem like a real heist.
Can you recommend some famous characters from traditional and modern wuxia novels?
The traditional Wuxia characters such as Linghu Chong, Zhang Wuji, Yang Guo, Guo Jing, Huang Rong, etc. in Jin Yong's novels; Lu Xiaofeng, Snow Mountain Flying Fox, etc. in Gu Long's novels; Nie Feng, Bu Jingyun, etc. in modern Wuxia novels. There were also many other classic wuxia novel characters, such as Wei Xiaobao from The Deer and Cauldron, Xiao Longnu and Yang Guo from The Return of the Condor Heroes, and Linghu Chong and Ren Woxing from The Smiling Proud Jianghu.