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'This is something special ... Winslow's skill is dazzling and his intricate plotting and brilliantly drawn characters make this a tour de force.'

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'It was hard to see how Winslow could top his excellent 2006 novel The Power of the Dog, but he's done it ... Masterful.'

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic, 14 Mar 2007

By	Andrew Ollington (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I cannot recommend this book enough. A slow, lingering build, and then, wham, you are in the thick of things. With a great paced story line, and well written historic interludes, adding real depth and emotional attachment to the central charactor.
I have heard since that Robert De Niro has bought the movie rights to the book. I am not surprised it reads like a cross between Once Upon A Time In America and Goodfellas, and should make a smashing film.
Well done Don Winslow.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Frankie's going to Hollywood, 10 April 2007

By	Phil Brown (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is my first Don Winslow.
The benchmarks for me are Lehane, Pellacanos, James Lee Burke, Ian Rankin and this guy is up there alongside. Frankie's real and has more than one dimension, the villains are real, the plot is thought out and twisted, there's a reason for the action and this man can actually write. Things happen that you don't expect. I've ordered the other Don Winslow's though I believe they're very different.
If this hasn't been bought for a film, I'll be very surprised. It's got
de Niro or Pacino written all over it.
Buy it now. Everyone will love Frank the Bait Guy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to the machine, 27 Jan 2008

By	russell clarke "stipesdoppleganger" (halifax, west yorks) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

This is a cracking book about a former mob hit man and enforcer who discovers that you are never truly out of that life when his connection to an event way back in his past means several less than celebruious characters are after him and it's not for a polite chat. But the old skills are still there and he is able to survive various attempts on his life while getting to the bottom of what the hell is going on.
Frank Machianno aka Frankie "Machine"( After his metronomic efficiency) is a guy into his sixties, with a hand in numerous business ,s an ex-wife who still has claims on his time , a daughter who has only recently started talking to him again and a lover -an ex dancer- who now runs a high class clothes shop and gives him plenty of space and great sex. His life is near perfect but like Carlito Brigante of "Carlito,s Way" with whom he shares a certain affinity he finds that his past has an inextricable grip on his present and future. And he's going to need all his old expertise to survive.
The novel moves like a surfer catching a wave-apt as Frankie is also a surf bum and is beautifully written by Don Winslow. Lean and spare like it's hugely likable protagonist ( Frank maintains a strict moral code despite his mob past) the prose gains a compelling addictive rhythm . This is possibly the most mesmerizing thriller I've ever read with the exception of "Red Dragon ". The end is a little bit of a cop out -the epilogue feels a little tacked on but as complaints go it's a very very minor one If the forthcoming movie is half as good the source material it will still be essential viewing .

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4.0 out of 5 stars Based on real sme real characters.
I had been looking forward to reading this book and was lucky enough to pick it up cheap from WH Smith. Read more

Published 22 days ago by Mr. K. G. Robins

4.0 out of 5 stars Another cracker....
Frankie Machine...doesn't have the epic sweep of The Power of the Dog, but thats the only criticism I could make. Read more

Published 3 months ago by R. Monaghan

5.0 out of 5 stars Before the movie 'Frankie Machine'
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Don Winslow really knows the ins and outs of mobster history on the West Coast. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Preben B. Knudsen

4.0 out of 5 stars Underrated writer
I really enjoyed this book and think Don Winslow is a seriously underrated crime writer.

Frankie "Machine" is a retired gangster gone straight, who gets dragged back... Read more

Published 11 months ago by lmhh

3.0 out of 5 stars above average
I enjoyed the book, but so many 5* is a suprise. Think Ellroy Leonard trying to rip off Goodfellas or Sopranos and you get the picture - there's nothing here you haven't seen... Read more

Published 13 months ago by Mike Bostock

5.0 out of 5 stars It's hard being me
As Frankie says,"it's hard being me"!Frankie is precise;with high standards in everything he does(even making coffee);and he has a code of behaviour.He likes everything just so. Read more

Published 14 months ago by C.Elder

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I have read in a while
I have had a patch of drifting between books lately as I have read every Ian Rankin and Michael Connolly. I thought I would battle to find something else I would enjoy. Read more

Published 14 months ago by J. Campbell

2.0 out of 5 stars Not an enjoyable read
I thought this was a disappointing read and I was pleased to finish it. The plot was turgid and far too many characters were introduced. Read more

Published 14 months ago by T. Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars It's hard being me
This is a great read.The synopsis is handily supplied by amazon,so I won't repeat.Frankie is a very organised,older man of many interests and skills,living a very structured life... Read more

Published 14 months ago by C.Elder

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply incredible
I won't waffle on. If you read 'The Power of the Dog' and thought it was fantastic - this is better. Probably the best novel I've ever read in my life, bar none. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Mr. Greg Harris

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