Cosa Nostra
Book description
Hailed in Italy as the best book ever written about the mafia in any language, Cosa Nostra is a fascinating, violent, and darkly comic account that reads like fiction and takes us deep into the inner sanctum of this secret society where few have dared to tread.In this gripping history…
Why read it?
1 author picked Cosa Nostra as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I’m a fan of gangster books and movies, but there’s nothing quite like learning about the real brutality and power of the original Sicilian mafia.
Dickie’s book takes a historical view, showing why that kind of organization developed in Sicily of all places, and how the Sicilians have protected it, and fought against it. The anecdotes are sometimes funny and sometimes truly chilling.
If you’re as interested in the history of organized crime as I am, this is a must read.
From Anika's list on sparking an obsession with Sicily.
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