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Title: The Animal in Hollywood: Anthony Fiato's Life in the Mafia by John L. Smith ISBN: 1-56980-126-6 Publisher: Barricade Books Pub. Date: 30 October, 1998 Format: Hardcover List Price(USD): $22.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.81 (27 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Interesting stories, Fiato's credibility questionable
Comment: Fiato has many interesting stories, but most relate to his dealings with low-level "wanna-bes". His encounters with "made guys" are mentioned, but little detail is given. This leads me to believe he had very few meaningful encounters/business dealings with these guys. His claim that he was being groomed to become a "boss" in LA is absurd considering he was never even formally inducted into LCN. The worst part of the book is when Fiato claims his brother was responsible for him turning "rat" - its as if he feels that by using his brother as a scapegoat, he can reclaim any respect he once had. It is clear to the reader, however, that Fiato cooperated to save his own skin, period. The book is a fun read, but I came away thinking there was a little fiction tossed in to make Fiato appear more important than he was.
Rating: 5
Summary: This is the most authentic view into the life of the mob
Comment: This is the most authentic, and exciting view of organized crime I have ever read. Not only is it full of the true life day to day events of one of the most feared Mob emforcers, but it also shows the true unseen sides of the glamour of Los Angeles. Anthony Fiato took control of the West Coast Mob with sheer viciousness, and chilling brut force within the glitz of Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, and the surrounding areas. I never thought this could happen in beautiful California. This book is like no other Mob book I have seen or read. If you want the real deal on the life in the Mob, and if you read one book this year, make it this one. you will not be sorry. The Animal in Hollywood is truely a compelling, and exciting book.
Rating: 2
Summary: A Rat is a Rat
Comment: Fiato is like most informants they always find ways to rationalize their treachery. There is a saying on the street " If you cant do the time dont do the crime" Fiato and people like him enjoy the life until it comes time to pay, then they turn on people that trusted them. Fiato is just one of many Rats that turned and will continue to turn when faced with paying the price of their actions.
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Title: Made Men: The True Rise-And-Fal Story of a New Jersey Mob Family by Greg B. Smith ISBN: 0425185516 Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pub. Date: 04 February, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Born to the Mob: The True-Life Story of the Only Man to Work for All Five of New York's Mafia Families by Frankie Saggio, Fred Rosen ISBN: 1560255595 Publisher: Thunder's Mouth Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 2004 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Street Soldier: My Life as an Enforcer for Whitey Bulger and the Irish Mob by Edward Mackenzie, Phyllis Karas, Ross A. Muscato, Ross Muscato ISBN: 1586420631 Publisher: Steerforth Press Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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Title: Blood Covenant: The Michael Franzese Story by Michael Franzese ISBN: 0883688670 Publisher: Whitaker House Pub. Date: 01 January, 2003 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
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Title: Joey the Hit Man : The Autobiography of a Mafia Killer (Adrenaline Classics Series) by Joey Fisher, David Fisher ISBN: 1560253932 Publisher: Thunder's Mouth Press Pub. Date: 01 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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