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'So entertaining you have to remind yourself it's deadly serious' (Boston Globe )
'Compelling and gripping . . . Raw, hard-hitting non-fiction at its best . . . A revealing investigative work' (Toronto Star )
'A penetrating look into the inner circle of the Mafia . . . There's no shortage of real-life drama' (Detroit News )
'Courageous and extraordinary' (New York Times Book Review )
'Compelling and gripping . . . Raw, hard-hitting non-fiction at its best . . . A revealing investigative work' (Toronto Star )
'A penetrating look into the inner circle of the Mafia . . . There's no shortage of real-life drama' (Detroit News )
'Courageous and extraordinary' (New York Times Book Review )
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'Compelling and gripping . . . Raw, hard-hitting non-fiction at its best . . . A revealing investigative work'
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This honest, real and at times touching account of an FBI agent's under-cover life in the most powerful New York mafia family is truly fascinating. Joseph D Pistone leads the reader through his six year investigation as Donnie Brascoe, jewel thief, starting with his first encounters of small time crooks in Manhattan social clubs, manipulating his already street-wise personality to convince his peers of his good fella status all the way through to being lined up as a made man, a "Wise Guy" buy some of the most powerful mafia bosses in history.
If you have seen the movie and think you know the story, think again. Having only used snippets of information and portraying the main characters with some heavy poetic license, Donnie Brascoe the film doesn't even get close to the gritty realism you'll encounter in this book. Pistones' life was permanently changed as a result of his time as an agent and only his quick thinking, sharp wit and tough mentality kept him alive.
An amazing fly on the wall account that the Mafia themselves have, if not approved of, then certainly enjoyed reading. As real and satisfying as Meatballs, sausage and peppers........ Read It!
If you have seen the movie and think you know the story, think again. Having only used snippets of information and portraying the main characters with some heavy poetic license, Donnie Brascoe the film doesn't even get close to the gritty realism you'll encounter in this book. Pistones' life was permanently changed as a result of his time as an agent and only his quick thinking, sharp wit and tough mentality kept him alive.
An amazing fly on the wall account that the Mafia themselves have, if not approved of, then certainly enjoyed reading. As real and satisfying as Meatballs, sausage and peppers........ Read It!
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This ia a really good read for most of the time. It is fascinating true life story of agent Joe Pistone who infiltrated the mafia and helped bring about over 100 convictions, he was so good he was within a whisker of being made a 'made' guy, an actual mafia member. Some reviewers seem confused by this book (see below) and seem to think it's fiction stating that Donnie Brasco wouldn't have survived 2 seconds...ummm...he was undercover for 6 years, it's true story you idiot! Anyway apparently 'one for the lads' but will be enjoyed by anyone who likes reading about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. My few minor quibbles are that after a while the endless scores and neverending list of badguys names becomes confusing and a bit boring but overall the story itself is so strong that it carries it off.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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From front to back this book is extreemely amazing! One of the very few books that I have read that really make you feel nervous for the character.
This book comes very close to being worth 5 stars but is just let down by maybe only one or two chapters. Particuarly it could have wrapped up at the end with a little more information on what happened to some of the characters, such as lefty and sonny black.
Donnie Brasco gives a really good depiction of low level mafia soldiers and their 'connected guys'. I would also recommend watching the film as a very realistic portayal of the mafia.
Any one with an interest in the mafia I would recommend you read this book.
This book comes very close to being worth 5 stars but is just let down by maybe only one or two chapters. Particuarly it could have wrapped up at the end with a little more information on what happened to some of the characters, such as lefty and sonny black.
Donnie Brasco gives a really good depiction of low level mafia soldiers and their 'connected guys'. I would also recommend watching the film as a very realistic portayal of the mafia.
Any one with an interest in the mafia I would recommend you read this book.
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This ruined one of my favourite films
Donne Brasco was one of my favourite films. Ever. Then I read this book and it made me realise how much better the film should be. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Neilo
Donnie Brasco
Not as good as I thought it would be and totally different from the movie. Its interesting but not half as good as the Mafia books by Philip Carlo.
Published 10 months ago by Steve
Quite simply, brilliant
The best book I have ever read.
Anybody who loves films like The Godfather must read this book as this is real life. Read more
Anybody who loves films like The Godfather must read this book as this is real life. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ben Hutchinson
Interesting Read
Just finished this book and i realy enjoyed it. The books written very descriptively and keeps you interested. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Michael Hassan
OMG!
Not having seen the film, despite numerous recommendations, I'm glad I read the book first. It's one amazing story and how Joseph Pistone managed to stay alive, not to mention stay... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Es
Very interesting = saved by the subject
Whole heartedly enjoyed this book. It's in danger of being a mash of names and faces however teh subject matter makes up for some rather pedestrian writing. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Glitterfoot
BUT THIS NOW!
If you haven't read this book and love the Mafia genre - buy this ASAP!
Published 23 months ago by Robert Villalobos
STEP ASIDE CAPTAIN AMERICA !
This guy is genuinely a true superhero. I can honestly say I think he is one of, if not THE most admirable people I have ever come across. Read more
Published on 7 May 2010 by SJB
Painful at times insight into crime fighting
The extent this agent went to in order to do his job is stunning. The details revealed about the mob are fascinating, at times revolting and it's bizarre to see him dismiss a lot... Read more
Published on 11 April 2010 by Dave's Magic Codpiece
Highly informative and entertaining!
A nice surprise!
This book gives you all the information the movie didnt manage to show and its very good written. Read more
This book gives you all the information the movie didnt manage to show and its very good written. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by K. Solberg
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