101 Things You Didn't Know about the Mafia
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Book Overview
Although the Mafia may take it omerta (code of silence) seriously, 101 Things You Didnt Know About the Mafia spills the beans. From what it really means to become a made man, to why an unfortunate... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1593372671
ISBN13:9781593372675
Release Date:February 2005
Publisher:Adams Media Corporation
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.48 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.6" x 6.3"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
So sue me, guys -- I like 101 Things Books!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Okay, I know they're fluff, but what's wrong with a little fluff? Those two guys from the East Coast may make fun of the concept, but this soccer mom from a "red state" enjoyed the short segments and small pocket size of the book. It's also very funny and full of little known facts, at least little known to little ol' me. I did notice in the fine print that this book is "adapted and abridged" from the Everything Mafia Book by the same writer. So if you've read the first book, I guess the second is something of a rehash. Shame on you, Mr. Publisher, going to the well twice for a quick buckeroo. Tsk, tsk. Well, whatever, I liked it a lot. It made me laugh, and we can all use a good laugh these days, right?
A Pleasant Surprise!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I was given this book as a gift. As a mafia buff, my initial reaction was to cringe: "101 Things"...give me a break. These days, publishers appeal foremost to an attention-deficit disordered readership. That's a fact. What's annoying is that they have the audacity to tout these titles as cutting-edge stuff. Fortunately, in this rare instance, author James Mannion's wry and informative approach to the ridiculous 101 concept makes this particular title well worth the purchase price. Let's just say that the publisher got lucky on this one--finding an author with something worth saying in these generally banal books. Mannion furnishes readers--and mafia aficionados--with many real gems of trivia on the mob. A truly fun and edifying little book.
Perfect Bathroom Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
When I saw this, I said to myself, "Just what the world needs...another 101 Things book. Is there any innovation and originality left in the publishing industry? Does anyone take risks or push the envelope anymore?" However, as these things go, this is a fun and well-written entry in the tired and lazy 101 Things genre. It has oddball facts/info and offbeat humor. I laughed aloud more than once at the writer's observations and turns of phrase. It's also the perfect bathroom book. The 101 points make for frequent breaks, and you can chuckle through as many as it takes for you to do your business. A cut above the usual man-hating, cat-loving 101 drivel out there. Take it into the john and have a big laugh.
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