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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
dark
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
informative
fast-paced
Quick impressions: If you liked the movie, then you should read the book, and odds are you'll like it. If by some strange reason you have not seen the movie, then I suggest you read the book first, then treat yourself to the movie. Overall, very good book, and stays close to the movie.
(Full review in my blog later)
(Full review in my blog later)
Very good! Funny, exciting, well-rounded. My enjoyment may have suffered from seeing Goodfellas first but I don’t care! Bonus points for knowing that it’s dedicated to my forever queen Nora Ephron. :-)
dark
reflective
medium-paced
informative
slow-paced
The Varios naming their sons the same names is pure sociopathy.
But I really enjoyed this deep dive into an era I didn't know much about! Coming from someone who grew up after The Godfather it was really interesting to see what the mob was like without all the glamourizing. They really do come across as awful, classless, self centered people don't they? So interesting to realize that's the reality of organized crime.
There's a lot of names and numbers and somewhat dry information though and it made my head swim. If you're researching for the sake of research then you'll probably be delighted with that, but for a casual reader it's a bit tough to keep straight.
But I really enjoyed this deep dive into an era I didn't know much about! Coming from someone who grew up after The Godfather it was really interesting to see what the mob was like without all the glamourizing. They really do come across as awful, classless, self centered people don't they? So interesting to realize that's the reality of organized crime.
There's a lot of names and numbers and somewhat dry information though and it made my head swim. If you're researching for the sake of research then you'll probably be delighted with that, but for a casual reader it's a bit tough to keep straight.