The Untouchables
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1993
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Chicago, Illinois • 1920s
1993
Adult
14+ years
The Untouchables by Eliot Ness and Oscar Fraley chronicles the experiences of law enforcement officers during the Prohibition era. It follows Eliot Ness and his team's efforts to dismantle organized crime, particularly Al Capone's operations in Chicago. The narrative highlights the group's determination and innovative tactics in their pursuit of justice against powerful criminal enterprises.
Suspenseful
Gritty
Informative
Adventurous
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The Untouchables by Eliot Ness and Oscar Fraley is praised for its thrilling narrative and historical insight into Prohibition-era crime fighting. Readers appreciate the detailed portrayal of Ness's efforts against organized crime. However, some critics note embellishments and question accuracy, suggesting the story sometimes prioritizes drama over fact.
A reader who enjoys The Untouchables by Eliot Ness and Oscar Fraley is likely fascinated by true crime, law enforcement history, and the Prohibition era. Fans of In Cold Blood by Truman Capote and The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson would appreciate its real-life crime-fighting drama and historical context.
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256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Chicago, Illinois • 1920s
1993
Adult
14+ years
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