Melissa's review
Catch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake by Frank W. Abagnale
Melissa's review
rating:
recommended for: anyone that needs something to read on vacation or at the airport
status: Read in October, 2007
rating:
recommended for: anyone that needs something to read on vacation or at the airport
status: Read in October, 2007
In a word, fascinating. If you haven't seen the movie, go ahead as it will give you some mental imagery in terms of the setting, but the movie was slightly inaccurate-the adventures of this fella are mind-boggling. Descriptive and slangy language peppers this very entertaining read, which gives it an intelligent, yet relatable appeal. Plot? Crafty, observant, intelligent, mischevious, horny teenager as "The Pretender" on the prowl hopping from country to country masquerading as various people doing various glamorous occupations during the 1960s, and simulaneously pulling one over on the authorities as a genius check-fraud criminal...stuck at the airport? Need a light read on the beach (alternatively, stuck inside during a nasty snowstorm and not into scary reads but instead want a little vacation for your mind?)? This one is highly recommended!
