Wanted: Gentleman Bank Robber. the True Story of Leslie Ibsen Rogge, One of the FBI's Most Elusiv...
What do you think of when you hear about someone on the FBI's Most Wanted List? Hardened criminals, without morals or any sense of right and wrong,...
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May 17, 2011
Aaron
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I bought the book after reading the first chapter, expecting the rest of the book to be like... the first chapter. But it wasn't, we only get more detail on one or two other bank robberies. Most of the rest are just referenced, but we don't get a lot of detail, like "I got 87,000 from that one..." .
Most of the story is about his adventures while on the run, which is fine - it just isn't what I was expecting.
The stories of people he met and adventures they had w More...
Most of the story is about his adventures while on the run, which is fine - it just isn't what I was expecting.
The stories of people he met and adventures they had w More...
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Jan 19, 2012
Evangeline
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Before I began reading Wanted: Gentleman Bank Robber, I read what other reviewers were saying about it. Many of them were effusive about how they felt sympathy for Leslie after reading the book. After completing the book, I found that I couldn't feel the same way. I'll expound more about that, but first, let me do justice to the stories contained in the book.
It's not about the way the stories were told. In fact, the stories is highly entertaining and fascinating. It's not often you get More...
It's not about the way the stories were told. In fact, the stories is highly entertaining and fascinating. It's not often you get More...
Jun 07, 2011
rob
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Entertaining account of a very successful bank robber who was on the run throughout the 70's, 80's, and 90's. I blew through this in an afternoon on vacation and enjoyed it just as if I'd gone to see an action movie or something similar. Highly enjoyable, but not particularly lasting.
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Jan 11, 2012
RJ
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3.5/5 (rounded to 4)
A highly interesting account of Leslie Rogge, aka "Gentleman Bank Robber" who robbed more than 30 banks.
These books are usually not my type of reads. I am very selective with the nonfiction genre, so it was interesting seeing how I would like this one. It was definitely an intriguing look into the life of of Rogge. For me, it's really hard to review a non-fiction book because you cannot say much without giving away too much of what readers sh More...
A highly interesting account of Leslie Rogge, aka "Gentleman Bank Robber" who robbed more than 30 banks.
These books are usually not my type of reads. I am very selective with the nonfiction genre, so it was interesting seeing how I would like this one. It was definitely an intriguing look into the life of of Rogge. For me, it's really hard to review a non-fiction book because you cannot say much without giving away too much of what readers sh More...
Dec 14, 2010
Carol
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Working for the police force for 17 years it was nice to read a book from 'the otherside'. Dane - you did an excellent job! Well done! Terrific read.
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Feb 03, 2012
BJ
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A fun read following Les Rogge's exploits into bank robbing. Bane builds his uncle up to be a very likeable and resourceful character. It is hard not to root for Les as he is running from the FBI. Unfortunately for Les the fun ends when he gives himself up to the FBI. Hopefully when Les gets out in 2047 he will continue this amazing story. I would love to hear how the story ends.
I won this book through a GoodReads giveaway.
I won this book through a GoodReads giveaway.
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