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Underboss: Sammy the Bull Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia

Peter Maas
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Underboss: Sammy the Bull Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1999

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Peter Maas

Underboss: Sammy the Bull Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 1970s-1990s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Underboss: Sammy the Bull Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia by Peter Maas chronicles the life of Sammy Gravano, a former Mafia member. It explores his rise within organized crime, his role as an underboss, and his eventual cooperation with law enforcement. The book provides an insider's perspective on the workings of the Mafia.

Mysterious

Dark

Gritty

Suspenseful

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

4,882 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Peter Maas's Underboss: Sammy the Bull Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia offers a gripping insider view of the Mafia. Readers appreciate its detailed and candid narrative, highlighting the complexities of criminal life. Some critiques point to occasional glorification of crime. Overall, it's a compelling read for those interested in organized crime.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Underboss: Sammy the Bull Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia?

A reader who enjoys Underboss: Sammy the Bull Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia likely has a keen interest in true crime, organized crime histories, and personal tales of redemption and betrayal. Fans of The Godfather by Mario Puzo and Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi may find this book appealing for its insider perspective on the mafia.

4.3

4,882 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 1970s-1990s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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