Donnie Brasco - Joseph D. Pistone

Donnie Brasco

By Joseph D. Pistone

  • Release Date: 1988-01-29
  • Genre: True Crime
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 314 Ratings

Description

Posing as jewel thief "Donnie Brasco," FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone carried out the most audacious sting operation ever, working undercover for six years to infiltrate the flamboyant community of mafia soldiers, "connected guys," captains and godfathers.


Now his unforgettable eyewitness account brings to pulsating life the entire world of wiseguys—their code of honor and their treachery, their wives, girlfriends and whores, their lavish spending and dirty dealings.

With the drama and suspense of a high-tension thriller, Joseph Pistone reveals every incredible aspect of the jealously guarded world he penetrated...and draws a chilling picture of what the mafia is, does, and means in America today.

Reviews

  • If you love the movie you’ll love this!

    5
    By Ben232425
    This gives a lot more backstory than the movie which is great. In the move we meet Lefty about 5 minutes in, while in the book it’s around page 100. We really get insight to how Pistons builds up enough street credit for Lefty to take notice. Al Pacino and Johnny Depp were cast perfectly. Good stuff!

  • Gripping read

    5
    By PierresFamily
    Excellent autobiography of retired FBI agent «Donnie Brasco’s » groundbreaking undercover work with the Mafia, even including being “made,” considered on of the Mafia. His valuable intelligence info enabled the successful prosecution of many members of the mob, literally making the streets safer. Pictures of major players, as well as a sentencing list, are bonuses. If you are interested in picotal events in criminal justice history, or behind-the-scenes, gritty details of undercover work, this is the book for you.

  • Outstanding

    4
    By jonwillette
    Lost the book on vacation and bought another one, it was that good. Hard to put down. Jon

  • Better than the movie!!

    5
    By CHRISinLA#44
    Great first hand account of an honest look in to the American Mob. Fastest I've ever read a book. If you read this Mr. Pistone, thank you!

  • Great movie, book so-so

    2
    By MrsEPresley24
    I still feel bad for the guys he ratted on, especially Sonny & Lefty. The movie is actually my favorite movie but I still don't know how he was able to be friends with these people & gain their trust knowing in the end he was going to screw them over & get them killed.

  • Forget about it...

    4
    By Zachary Burkons
    Despite seeing the movie 10+ times, the book was much better. A definte must read for those interested in the street level mb interactions.

  • WOW

    5
    By Gregmouton
    This book really puts you in what's going on and by far the best mafia book I have ever read I'm also a deputy sheriff and has even taught me things by reading this book get this book read all of them A+ for this book

  • Great story

    4
    By DudeManBlack
    Well written and intriguing throughout. I had no trouble keeping up with the story and getting into the characters.

  • A must-read

    5
    By Joejm65
    The book is better than the movie. Buy this book now.

  • Great Book

    5
    By JPBong
    Great read. Great movie.

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