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Wiseguy
Wiseguy
Author: Nicholas Pileggi
Nicholas Pileggi?s vivid, unvarnished, journalistic chronicle of the life of Henry Hill?the working-class Brooklyn kid who knew from age twelve that ?to be a wiseguy was to own the world,? who grew up to live the highs and lows of the gangster?s life?has been hailed as ?the best book ever written on organized crime? (Cosmopolitan). This i...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781439184219
ISBN-10: 1439184216
Publication Date: 5/25/2010
Pages: 383
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  • Currently 2.8/5 Stars.
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2.8 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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Helpful Score: 1
A great, detailed look at life as a worker bee in organized crime. Really interesting to get Henry Hill's perspective. A quick, engrossing read.
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This book would have been better if I hadn't watch GoodFellas on an (almost) daily basis for 3 years. It's exactly like the movie. I suggest this book for those who love Goodfellas and those who just love true crime and mafia books.
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surfin-sweetie avatar reviewed Wiseguy on + 12 more book reviews
After reading this book I understand the movie Goodfellas ALOT better. The movie was pretty accurate. I am fascinated by the mob and this book provided me an inside look at the inner workings of the mob and the life on Henry Hill. He truly lived an amazing life and was involved in some crazy things. This book tells all. I also love how parts of this book talk about key points from the story form the points of view of Henry, Karen, and his mistress Linda. Great read!
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If you have ever watched the move, Goodfellas, then you need to read this book and On the Run A Mafia Childhood. The move is based on the book Wiseguy but the books both tell the life of Henry Hill. The children go into more detail about what life was like for them. Both are good books.
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The New York Times bestseller and a basis for the Hit Film GOODFELLA'S.

I loved this book! A page turner!


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