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Skillfully researched and written, and mind-boggling in the sense that almost everything you have heard about the mob or 1950's Havana is true! There really were mobsters named Bugsy and Blue Eyes and they really put hits out on each other! This book was an eye-opener to me that what I assumed were legends that had reached mythic proportions were in fact historical people and places and facts.
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This was an interesting read about the history of the US Mafia in Cuba prior to Castro. At times, I felt rather voyeuristic into the lives of these very bad people, but it certainly was a quick and fun read.
I would be interested in talking with people who know more about the Mafia and/or Cuba and seeing if the overall picture of either topic was accurate.
I would be interested in talking with people who know more about the Mafia and/or Cuba and seeing if the overall picture of either topic was accurate.
May 16, 2008
Pedro
marked it as to-read
Aug 07, 2008
Linda
marked it as to-read
Aug 30, 2008
Tiffanie
marked it as to-read
May 08, 2010
Deirdre
marked it as to-read
Jan 08, 2011
K B
marked it as to-read
Mar 23, 2011
Vis
marked it as to-read
Apr 26, 2011
Steven Harbin
marked it as to-read
Jul 06, 2011
Mary
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really liked it
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Dec 15, 2011
Rodney Ulyate
marked it as to-read
Jul 30, 2012
B. P. Rinehart
marked it as on-hold-or-extended-leave
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