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4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic insight about a crazy Gambino street crew, 28 Jun 2001

By	s.hall4@ntlworld.com (Middlesbrough,England) - See all my reviews

I read this book after reading all the reviews at Amazon, and thought it must be worth a go,talk about a world where men are supposed to be living under this code of "Honour" in Roy DeMeo and his cohorts you get a look at a crew that would butcher you (literally), for being in the same vicinity as them at the wrong time.Here is a guy that would think nothing of borrowing $100,000 of a loanshark, and then go and kill the guy the next day.No wonder Gaggi and Castellano himself eventually got tired of his gang and put a stop to them, they were almost flaunting the fact that they were breaking all the rules by being involved with narcotics, (there again, who in the mob isnt).Also nice to read about the Gambino family where its not all Gotti,Gravano,Castellano,I found Nino Gaggi to be quite an interesting if somewhat strange character who was from the old school background. Overall i thought Dominick Montiglio gave a good intersting account, but again like all informants, tries to glorify himself too much, and win the readers sympathy,as if it kind of pacifies him for doing what he did. A great success for Capeci and Mustain, defineatly worth a read if you like me want to read about the true life at the very bottom of the mob

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4.0 out of 5 stars The scarriest book I have ever read about The Mafia!!, 25 Jul 1999

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Muder Machine is by far the most unglamorous, bloddy, and probably most accurate book I have ever read on The Mafia. Most mob books were written from the point of view of one turncoat witness, who I believe tends to downplay their role or glamorize many aspects of being a wiseguy. Jerry Capeci paints the mob for what it is. A collection of viciouse and greedy theives and murderers. The book is essentially three books in one. The story of the brutal Demeo crew who were officailly repsonsible for 75 murders, and probably committed more. The story of Domnick Montiglio and his life growing up in That Life, and detailings of the inner political structure of the Gambino family. Also, it was great to read a mob book which spent alot of time telling the stories of the TRUE HEROES, the tireless police officers and The one DA who dedicate years to bringing down this unholy crew. These people are not movie stars, they are viciouse killers who enjoyed their work. The only reason I do not give the book the full 5 stars, is that so amny different characterss drift in and out of the storyline that it is sometimes difficult to remember just who did what at times. It was such an interesting read however, I will probably reread it, just to get the detials straight. If you like The Mob or just True Crime stories, you will love Murder Machine.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A superb book, 24 Sep 2001

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I wont go into the plot details as other reviewers have..suffice to say this book is amazing. It was my first dabble in the world of the mafia and i loved every page, I was quite upset when i had read the last page...gimme more!!

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3.0 out of 5 stars not bad
not a bad book on the mob but not as good as i was hoping for since reading ice man and gaspipe

Published 1 month ago by gary hodgson

3.0 out of 5 stars highs and lows
Very good book. Just what you want to read if you have any type of interest in the mafia.....

All information seems very accurate and is definitely from a reliable... Read more

Published 3 months ago by A. Kennish

3.0 out of 5 stars some good bits some not so good bits
Not a bad book but not one of the best. As with most mafia books it throws names at you thick and fast so remembering who is who and who killed who can be confusing at times. Read more

Published 11 months ago by James A. Craik

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book but was expecting just a little bit more
I bought this book after reading some positive reviews and have to say that I totally agree with the majority of them. Read more

Published 17 months ago by L. M. STOCKLEY

3.0 out of 5 stars Strange!
I read murder machine about 2 years ago and I though it was an interesting story. Recently I read Albert Demeo's book - for the sins of my father - about his life with his Dad,... Read more

Published 20 months ago by carolineluvsreading

5.0 out of 5 stars It'll effect your dreams i swear !!!
The only ever mob book i ever read was mafia dynasty which was a history of the gambino family.Id never read a book about a crew or anything. Read more

Published on 24 Aug 2007 by S. Hurley

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great
Ive read many mafia books, and this is definitely one of the good ones. The story is mainly told from Domicks point of view, but there are also other informants as well as police... Read more

Published on 29 May 2006 by Mr. Gg Smith

3.0 out of 5 stars Quite boring
It's an average book at best. The lead character we follow is Dominick Montiglio, nephew to the Gambino Capo, Anthony Gaggi, loyal to the Castellano side of the Family. Read more

Published on 23 Jun 2004 by dsheardown2

1.0 out of 5 stars ADDED
May I also add, that, Domnick Montiglio is a rat and a fink. He wouldn't know the truth if it jumped up and bit on his ass. Read more

Published on 17 Jun 2004 by laverybugsy

5.0 out of 5 stars Murder,murder & yet more murder.......!
This was the first book on the MAFIA that I read.And what a read.This book is an abosulte gore fest of murder,backstabbing & double-crossing. Read more

Published on 7 Jan 2002

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