When the Mob Ran Vegas: Stories of Money, Mayhem and Murder
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If you loved the Gofather, Goodfellas, The Untouchables, Sopranos… and so forth. You will like this book. Some parts to drag on but for the most part a splendid book. Fascinating waterproof about the real mobsters which later were used to make movies like Disco and The Godfather. Also some splendid storied or I guess “myths” about Head Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe.
A must read for you mob fans
Rating: 4 / 5
Really an fascinating read – splendid book. I like Las Vegas and go often and this really extra a juicy new perspective to the town and its description.
It was really handy that each chapter was a free permanent report so I may possibly read a chapter or a few chapters when time permitted.
Rating: 5 / 5
STEVE FISCHER IS A GREAT LAS VEGAS HISTORIAN…HIS BOOK DETAILS THE LIVES OF THE EARLY LAS VEGAS MOVERS AND SHAKERS AND IS A FASCINATING BOOK TO READ FOR ALL AGES..IT WOULD BE A GREAT COMPANION GIFT FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO READ ABOUT…”WHEN THE MOB RAN LAS VEGAS”
Rating: 5 / 5
While you can take many of these Las Vegas mob tales with a grain of salt, Steve Fischer nonetheless delivers them in such a way that they simply must be said, if only for the evocative romance of them. Even if some of the more peculiar accounts are blown up a bit (and I have no waterproof that they are, but the cynic in me can’t help but reckon so), the audio translation of this book has been a fantastic addendum to my collection. Fischer’s thick accent and convincing stylishness of language are sufficient to make me feel like I was there too.
Note that in addendum to reading the text itself, Fischer often interrupts himself with side clarification and reminders to the listener, a practice that you promptly get used to and grow to appreciate, mainly when he jumps nearly owing to periods of time. And while you can frequently hear him turning the pages of his copy and his side clarification occasionally revert to unapologetic plugs for an imminent book, the presentation remains well-paced, well-read and utterly entertaining. I’ve really, really loved this one.
Rating: 5 / 5
The book was received sooner than I thought it would be and it is splendid.
Thanks so much and Fortunate Holidays!
Rating: 5 / 5