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Nonfiction · DarkThe life of a real Mafia associate, Henry Hill
Wiseguy
See it on Amazon1985Easy readFast pace
What it is about
Nicholas Pileggi’s 1985 book tells the true story of Henry Hill, who joined the Lucchese crime family and became an FBI informant. It was the basis of the film Goodfellas.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, with a dark mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Mafia · Crime · Betrayal
Screen adaptation
Goodfellas (1990)
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About the author
Nicholas Pileggi1 book on Tori BooksSimilar books
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