Big Squeeze
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Book Overview
You wouldn't think that getting shot would be somebody's idea of a big break, but it might just be for Dip' Dippolito. When he takes a bullet for the mob boss's kid, his luch seems to turn. Uncannily realistic and gritty, this portrait of a tough guy in a tough corner is rendered with the authenticity that has become Cirni's hallmark.'
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1569470588
ISBN13:9781569470589
Release Date:July 2003
Publisher:Soho Crime
Length:223 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.1" x 7.5"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Solid mob noir
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Jim Cirni's The Big Squeeze is a punchy novel full of slang that's familiar, but at the same time it's a fresh piece of work--because of the author's well thought out plotting and just as well drawn characters. Jackie Dippolito--Dip--is a loyal soldier in Tony Montello's crew whose life changes when he takes a bullet for Tony's son Jimmy. The bullet doesn't do much damage (at least not externally), but Dip finds himself Jimmy's tutor, at odds with his girlfriend Robin, and maybe even suspect for some hits that have taken place. Naturally there's a rival crew--Joey Cara's--and they got stuff to take care of, just like Tony's guys do.This is a fast read; Cirni knows his lingo and does a solid job of moving the plot along, propelled by characters like Trick, Prize, Diesel, Eva (Tony's new wife), as well as the aforementioned Tony, Joey, Jimmy, and Dip. Throw in another guy named Sonny who loves Asian chicks, a rat named Hack, and...yeah, well, you get the picture.Wanna have some fun? Read this.
Authentic
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Some folks like their crime nicely complex with a justifiable unravelling at the end, everything tidely settled... Other folks care more for the characters than the plot, ..care more for the minutae of a life they will never experience, .. like a couple of hoods, in a car, in winter, watching and waiting for so long they have to p.ss in their coffee cups.. Cirni wrote the Big Squeeze with a lot of affection, .. some of the laughs are reminiscent of a Westlake and some of the drama evokes a De Niro deadliness.... The dialogue is pure pleasure, .. the characters are drawn in full.. A compelling read.
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