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The second novel in the series, ''The Burglar In The Closet'', was subsequently adapted into the film '' Burglar '', in which Bernie - a white male - was portrayed by Whoopi Goldberg (renamed "Bernice"), although Bruce Willis had originally been offered the role. Block was displeased by the adaptation (he describes watching an in-flight movie, with no sound, and not recognising it as being based on his novel until the credits rolled), and has written the subsequent novels in such a way as to render them unfilmable (for instance, the third novel introduces Bernie's best friend Carolyn, a Lesbian , whose relationship with him is strongly influenced by the fact that there is no sexual tension between them whatsoever; this would not work with Rhodenbarr portrayed by a woman). THE CHARACTER Bernie Rhodenbarr is a Thief who excels in Lockpick ing and Breaking And Entering , and who is Addicted to the thrill it provides. He served time in prison in his youth, and since then has resolved to avoid getting caught again. He also owns a used Bookstore , which often proves significant. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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