Cosa Nostra: a History of the Sicilian Mafia

from stef7sa

Disappointing. Starts off well but then loses itself in a lot of storytelling without a clear line. Keeps jumping back and forth in time, difficult to keep track.

from nigeyb

It gets particularly gripping once the mafia start killing high profile targets with incredible regularity and no concern for the consequences - which were not good for Cosa Nostra.

from aadyer

A very good history detailing the rise & continuance of the Mafia. More than a history of Sicily & southern Italian corruption, more of a detailed historical, sociological account of this particular organisation, it's methods, & the effects that it has both on Italian society & the individuals in...

from le.vert.galant

The sad history of western Sicily and the corruption that has prevented this beautiful land from thriving. Blessed with all the gifts of the Mediterranean, Sicily has been held hostage by the graft and cruelty of its "Men of Honor." This book gives an easy-to-read narrative from the Mafia's origi...

from uryjm

Worthy. Too worthy. I bought it hoping it would be a kind of true life Godfather and, while it was, it took itself too seriously. It became dry and lifeless after a promising start, becoming lost in the early history of the Mafia which, unless you're a total afficienado, is neither here nor there...