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Mar 08 '07
Pros: detailed and fascinating account of the life of a master criminal; a journalistic coup
Cons: unusual writing style (verbose and bordering on manic) may annoy the hell out of you
Summary: The author, John Sack, claims to be the founder of literary journalism, 'the one new literary form of the twentieth century'. A journalist, reporter, writer, producer, and special correspondent for CBS News, Sack spent twelve years 'fearlessly ... read more
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Mar 07 '07
Pros: Energetic true-life look at Asian organized crime
Cons: Zero
Summary: That status symbol among discriminating gentlemen, the Rolex watch. Jade necklaces, diamond earrings, gold rings, all procured through Hong Kong-area jewelry store heists. Smuggled into Tokyo and Vietnam, where purchased by Euro tourists and American ... read more
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