Puppetmaster: The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover

by Richard Hack
Puppetmaster: The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover  
published March 2004 by New Millennium
binding Hardcover
isbn 1893224872   (isbn13: 9781893224872)
pages 448
date added
03-30-07



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Nathan
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09/17/07

bookshelves: biography, history, history-crime, history-politics
Read in December, 2004
recommends it for: Transvestites.
J. Edgar Hoover literally invented the F.B.I., and his name has become synonymous with law enforcement, if not also cross-dressing. Richard Hack has an unfortunate last name, all things considered, and the two books of his that I have read do have an air of tabloidism about them. The truth is, though, Puppetmaster, like Hack's Hughes, is almost entirely based on letters, memos and personal items left behind by the respective topics, and Hack and Hoover go together. The element of tabloidism is a...more
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Kevin J.
bookshelves: biography
A disturbing look at a man who held so much influence in American life. Understanding the life and times of J. Edgar Hoover should inspire people to continue to keep close watch on our government. This is a must read but be ready to be upset by the actions of this strange but powerful man.
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Erin
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10/01/07

Read in October, 2007
recommends it for: Nobody!
This book was horrible! Full of imagined dialog between Hoover and his Mom. Also, it was incredibly boring, when it didn't need to be. Yeah, Hoover was a friendless bastard with no social life, but he was in charge of the FBI for like 100 years! Geez.
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Lee
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08/01/07

A little bit tabloid, but still a fun read, if you're into transvestite, bi-curious, vengeful, morally bankrupt D.C. power brokers.
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Todd
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09/09/07

bookshelves: biography
Read in January, 2006
A fascinating look into J. Edgar Hoover and his life. I expected it to be somewhat boring but found it a very good read.
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02/26/08

Very Intriguing
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avg rating (all editions): 3.17 (12 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.18 (11 ratings)
number of reviews: 6






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