This is the story of Nick Romano, a young immigrant, and his struggle to survive on the streets of Chicago. A series of events including a period i...
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Jun 21, 2010
Erik
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I found this novel, this exact edition, at grandmother's cottage up in Michigan and, lacking anything better to do, read the thing over a couple of summer days and nights. The story of a poor Italian kid in Chicago who has few options and turns to petty crime, only to be wrongly accused of the cold-blooded murder of a police officer, this book wrenched my heart. Indeed, it was most likely the first gritty adult novel I had ever read, almost something I felt I shouldn't read. It msy also have
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Nov 07, 2011
Wilma
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I read this book when I was a young teenager and was soundly scolded (along with my parents for allowing it). I am 75 now and still remember it so it clearly impacted me! Whether or not this is a good thing, is no doubt still up for grabs. Ha or lol as is said...
Oct 05, 2011
Andrew
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If you think "fiction" can't be the truth, or you have even a passing interest in the reality of Chicago for Post-War "juvenile delinquents," read this for the answer(s) to both.
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