Mob Boss

This was an interesting read. I'm not sure I ever wanted to know that much information about the life of a ‘Wiseguy,' but I got exactly what I wanted out of this book.

In typical biographical form, the story of Al D'Arco progresses in a chronological, flat, and factual connect the dots game. The delivery, the language, the flow all gave this story a strong feeling of authenticity. At no point throughout the book did I feel I was being sold a load of crap that was difficult to believe. That being said, given the book's introduction by the authors, they inform the reader their intention to write whatever they think is true. They gave Al a chance to provide his story, but that he would have no opportunity to review, edit, or refute anything contained in the narrative before final print. I find this interesting and I reserve the right to being somewhat skeptical.