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The Last Godfathers (Hardcover)

by John Follain (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General; First Edition edition (10 Jul 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340936517
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340936511
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 320,426 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'A terrific read...John Follain portrays the escalating savagery of Cosa Nostra's most notorious bosses with compelling rigour and verve.' --John Dickie, author of COSA NOSTRA

'A scintillating mixture of history, true crime and whodunnit, told both with restrained moral anger and the fascinating insights of the leading expert in his field. This well-researched, hard-hitting book is a fitting epitaph for the courageous Judge Falcone...Compulsively readable' --Andrew Roberts


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'more detail and more gruesome colour than in any previous account. Follain musters this material with great skill into a compelling narrative. At the heart of the book there are two epic battles...an epic of modern police work and Follain brings it vividly to life.' (Independent )

'There’s something disturbingly gripping about the relentless blood-spilling, feuds and betrayals; men taking life as breezily as if they were lifting a piece off a chessboard.' (Tobias Jones TMail on Sunday )

'A scintillating mixture of history, true crime and whodunnit, told both with restrained moral anger and the fascinating insights of the leading expert in his field. This well-researched, hard-hitting book is a fitting epitaph for the courageous Judge Falcone...Compulsively readable' (Andrew Roberts )

'A terrific read...John Follain portrays the escalating savagery of Cosa Nostra's most notorious bosses with compelling rigour and verve.' (John Dickie, author of Cosa Nostra )

'Although the story has often been told, Follain brings real suspense to its retelling. His prose is gripping.’ (The Sunday Times )

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, 17 Nov 2008
A real page turner. John Follain brings the mafia to life with his wealth of knowledge, which is written in an effective manner. The detail in the description of mafia life shows Follain's dedication to the topic. If you enjoy reading about the mafia this is a must buy.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Intense and insightful! A great read!, 5 Oct 2009
By M. Keogh (Dublin, ROI) - See all my reviews
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You'll never view Tony Soprano in the same light again. Follain strips away Hollywoods nostalgia and "respect" granted to La Cosa Nostra.
The Corleonesi "family" of the Sicilian mafia were little more than vicious thugs; what set them apart was their sheer callousness. The chapter
detailing the kidnap, murder and disposal of Giuseppe Di Matteo, an 11-year old boy, serves to highlight how utterly hideous these mafioso were.
This is a detailed account of the most notorious mafia family in the world, and paints a vivid picture of Corleone and its "shame".
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Corleone - exposing the harsh reality of the Scillian Mafia in Corleone Country, 16 Aug 2009
By Asmodeous (North Yorkshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
A very well reserched and absorbing book - it is the first book I have read that really captures the terrifying brutality and fear of the Mafia as related specifically to the region of Corleone (the area famously depicted by Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather films) - strips the glamour away completely and provides a riveting, shocking read. You really don't want to mess around with these guys. Fascinating insight into corruption in Italy - but frighteningly gets one thinking about corruption and underhand play closer to home. Certainly I feel less naive having read this book and far more appreciative of the horrors and sewer/low-life existence of those involved in organised crime.The real heroes for me being those brave enough to attempt to bring the Godfathers to justice. An underated classic and worthy addition to books on the Mafia.
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