Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI 1933-34 by Bryan Burrough and Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan are so far tie for my number 1 books of 2009. This book is about the gangster era of the early 30s featuring Pretty Boy Floyd, Baby Face Nelson, Bonnie and Clyde, John Dillinger and a few more.
The stories about these people are so fascinating that it made me want to keep reading. A ton of research went into making this book come alive. I really, really enjoyed this book and plan to see the movie based on it one day. I think this book would appeal more to men than women though--a great read!
(Gerard's review 9/09)
I got the DVD and started watching it but was disappointed in it. The book is so much better!
Please tell us: What categories of literature do you like? What are you reading now? Who are your top five favorite authors? Have you read this one? What did you think of it?
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