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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
Interesting, but kind of completely ruined when you learn how little is true—it’s not the kind of book that holds up as fiction.
I listened to this on Audible and was thoroughly entertained. Such a fascinating story about a very confident man. I did think the story ended abruptly. I’d like to know more about what happened to him in later years.
Catch Me If You Can is one of my favourite films and when I saw that it was a book I did not hesitate to read it. I found Frank’s experience with fraud and other crimes interesting, especially since it comes from his point of view. There is a lot that the film does not include, which kept me glued to the pages of the book until the moment I finished it.
It was very different to any book I’ve ever read before and it still amazes me that it was a true retelling of his younger years in life.
Amazing read, I would highly recommend.
It was very different to any book I’ve ever read before and it still amazes me that it was a true retelling of his younger years in life.
Amazing read, I would highly recommend.
This is not at all how I remember it! The movie and book are so different and now that I know the story isn’t true… I cant give it full stars
It was a quick, fun read. I saw the movie before reading the novel, and I think the film is a more enjoyable ride than the book is. Frank Abagnale's opinion of himself is pretty high, and it permeates every single part of the book, but it was still neat to read about all the capers he pulled off, and how he accomplished it all.
Great read and made only more exciting knowing it's based on true events of Frank's life.
I read it a long time ago, but I remember being disappointed that the movie was much better.
At the tender age of 16, Frank W. Abagnale left his father's home in Queens to begin a life as a con man. In the span of five short years, he successfully posed as an airline co-pilot, pediatrician, lawyer, and sociology professor all in an attempt to cover up his fraudulent check cashing scam that he perpetrated in over a dozen different countries (that he mentions and many more he probably doesn't) and nearly all 50 U.S. States. Remember that these are the true memoirs of Abagnale, even if they do sound better than anything Hollywood could have possibly written. Very intriguing and engaging story told in the first person using very down-to-earth language and including exacting descriptions of how he pulled off his scams so you know that he's not pulling the wool over your eyes. And, yes, a film version is being made starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks and will be directed by Steven Spielberg.
Couldn't put it down! One of the most fascinating stories I've read in a while. If you enjoyed the movie, read the book. Can't believe he got away with this for so long.
I love this movie and it was interesting hearing the real story from Frank directly. I wish it went further into his story, it felt kind of like an abrupt ending.