The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight: A Novel
by Jimmy Breslin
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Author: Jimmy BreslinEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-09-01
ISBN: 0316111740
Number of pages: 249
Publisher: Back Bay Books
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- ISBN13: 9780316111744
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight: A Novel
Book Review: A complete distortion of fiction and Breslin imagination.
Summary: 1 Stars
Jimmy Breslin has once again shown what alcholism and a vivid imagination can do to a writer more bent on amusing, rather than informing. Unlike the other reviewers of this book who wouldn't know a mobster from a lobster,I have lived with,broken bread with,and most importantly have done business with some of the most important figures in organized crime. Mr. Breslin clearly wrote this book from the view of clear prejudice to ALL Italian-Americans. It is nothing more than a self-hating liberal cause celebre, meant to knock a group of people who have more influence in the daily lives of Americans than Mr. Breslin cares to admit or discuss.If all of the subjects in this book were as incapable as Breslin fantasizes about. than obviouslt the government would not be so heel bent on bringing the Mafia down. Unlike the ever inebbriated Breslin,the Mob has been creatively and sucessfully brilliant in it's ability to justly profit from the needs,wants and desires of the people.To those interested in reading the real Mafia, I suggest peeking at any of the Jerry Capeci books, as well as Wiseguy by Nick Pillegi. At least these two authors have an inside knowledge of the mob and have sold more than 1 book over the past 10 years.
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