slhandy45's review against another edition
4.0
Mafia crime stories are not my usual cup of tea but this one grabbed me.
savvygreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
A twisty-turny, action-packed mafia adventure! Definitely not my typical read, but I’m glad I picked it up. Nicky Pins (one of my favorite character names of all time) is a great protagonist, and all of the other characters are well fleshed-out while still maintaining the action. A fun read!
autismreading_mom's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first Chuck Hogan book. I enjoyed it intertwines history and fiction pleasantly and there's not a disconnect. I don't usually like crime novels but to me this didn't read like the typical one. I was engaged and enjoyed the writing style. Nicky Pins is a character you really learn to love a criminal that you hope can turn things around.
apmesq's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
whizalen's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
Very solid 4, perfect for your dad, uncle or anyone interested in Chicago crime/mob history. Covers a very specific period/window in 1978 that I wasn't even aware happened. Story ends in a restaurant/club that I went to when I lived in Chicago so that was a fun easter egg for me.