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Original Gangster Paperback – August 16, 2011
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Product Details
| Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin |
| Publication date | August 16, 2011 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 031257164X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0312571641 |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces (294.84 grams) |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.76 x 8.25 inches (14 x 1.9 x 21 cm) |
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Those interested in the real-life stories behind gang culture and crime will find this book compelling and informative.
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People looking for insights into urban lifestyle and history will benefit from the author's firsthand experiences and narratives.
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Academics studying the evolution of gang culture and its societal impact will find valuable perspectives and anecdotes in this work.
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Those seeking light or fictional reading material may find the content dense and serious, lacking entertainment value.
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**** "Original Gangster: The Real Life Story Of One Of America's Most Notorious Drug Lords" offers a compelling and in-depth examination of Frank Lucas's tumultuous life within the drug trade. Readers are captivated by the storytelling, which pulls them into Lucas’s world right from the outset. Many have expressed that the book delves deeper than the cinematic portrayal, providing enriching details about Lucas's rise and falls, making it a far more enlightening experience. Though some readers noted that the narrative occasionally overemphasizes the financial aspects of Lucas's life while not fully addressing the damaging effects of his actions, the storytelling remains engaging and thought-provoking. The book is praised for revealing the complexities of Lucas’s character, showing both the brilliance and destructiveness of his choices. Despite minor critiques—such as the absence of photographs and a desire for more focus on the Consequences of his profession—fans of the true crime genre find "Original Gangster" to be a must-read. Readers appreciate its authenticity, context, and the lessons that can be gleaned from Lucas's life story. In summary, this biography serves as both a gripping tale and a poignant reflection on the impact of the drug trade on communities and individuals, resonating strongly with those familiar with its repercussions. **
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Pros
- Engaging and well-written narrative
- Offers a more profound understanding of Frank Lucas than the movie
- Captures the complexities of Lucas's character
- Provides insight into the drug trade's realities
Cons
- Sometimes overly focused on financial aspects
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- Tells the gripping story of Frank Lucas, a notorious American gangster.
- Details his rise to power in Harlem during the late 1960s and 1970s.
- Describes the innovative drug smuggling operations using coffins.
- Highlights the shocking success of selling the purest heroin, Blue Magic.
- Provides an insider's view of organized crime's connections with entertainment and politics.
- Reveals the true events behind his life, previously dramatized in a major film.
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