One of the Family: The Englishman and the Mafia
One of the Family: The Englishman and the Mafia by John Pearson is a true-crime account of a man linked to New York and London criminal circles. The listing describes his story as an account of becoming the adopted son of New York crime-family head Joey Pagano.
At a glance
- Centres on an Englishman described as an adopted son of New York crime-family leader Joey Pagano.
- Connects the subject's story with criminal circles in both New York and London.
- Written by John Pearson, whose earlier book The Profession of Violence is described in the listing as a work on the Kray twins.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- The subject matter combines New York organised crime with the London underworld, rather than focusing on one city alone.
- Customer feedback highlights an entertaining narrative, informative content and positively regarded writing.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Arrow |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 5 Aug. 2004 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 416 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0099457784 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0099457787 |
| Weight listed | 295 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 2.6 x 19.8 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in organised-crime history and biographies.
- Readers seeking a true-crime narrative involving New York and London.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for fiction or a light, non-crime subject.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
55% 55% - 4 stars
27% 27% - 3 stars
11% 11% - 2 stars
5% 5% - 1 star
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Customer feedback describes the book as entertaining and gripping, with positive comments on the writing and informative content. For readers drawn to its organised-crime biography subject, these perceptions suggest an engaging narrative as well as historical detail. The aggregate ratings are broadly favourable but include a range of star levels, so experiences are not uniformly positive.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback praises the entertaining story, writing quality and informative content.
Frequently asked questions
What is One of the Family about?
The listing presents it as the true story of an Englishman connected to criminal circles in New York and London, and describes him as the adopted son of crime-family head Joey Pagano.
Who wrote the book?
The book is by John Pearson.
How long is the listed edition?
The listing gives a print length of 416 pages.
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