Prince of Thieves : A Novel (Paperback)

from CSDaley

I read this because I loved the movie The Town. I figured the source material would be as good. It was but I will warn you. It is an extremely moody and sad piece. I feel terrible upon finishing it.

from nizmart

I can see why this book was made into a film, the action is great and the characters are memorable and real. I really enjoyed it and will definitely watch The Town!

from techeditor

PRINCE OF THIEVES by Chuck Hogan is an excellent story of four thieves, with Doug as the prince among them; the victim Doug falls in love with; the FBI agent who pursues all five of them, maybe confusing his mutual attraction to the victim with his duty; and the Boston town they live in. How coul...

from TeaTimeCoder

I would've probably liked it more if I managed to sympathise with the protagonist but I can't. Not sure it's the author's fault. To be fair I have the same issue with other crime stories. Otherwise I liked the writing, down to earth like the characters and the plot, even if straining credulity do...

from mtlkch

I'm so glad I didn't read the book first; I would have never gone to the movie. The movie was very good - a lot of things were different, but a lot were the same, also. I would not read this book again.