Skip to content
Scan a barcode
Scan
Mass Market Paperback The Prime Roll Book

ISBN: 0553283766

ISBN13: 9780553283761

The Prime Roll

Select Format

Select Condition ThriftBooks Help Icon

Recommended

Format: Mass Market Paperback

Condition: Very Good

$6.69
Almost Gone, Only 2 Left!

Book Overview

No Synopsis Available.

Customer Reviews

2 ratings

Half sizzle, half steak

The first half of this novel (the Chicago half) are the most intense as any crime/suspense novel you'll read. The characters are vividly drawn; Izzi has a keen sense of place (mob-connected, underground Chicagoland). The tensions are palpable and running just under the surface of every interaction. Great page-turning stuff.Unfortunately, the second half gets a little too bogged down in sentiment. I guess I'm strange, I don't feel everything has to be resolved in one neat bow. When the action moves to Atlantic City, the writing seems to lose some of its edge.Still a great read, by one of America's truly underappreciated writers. We lost a great talent when Eugene Izzi died.

Portrait of a gambler and the mob

Eugene Izzi's style is as fresh today as it was when he first wrote this novel. His characters are believable, authentic, and interesting. A great read!
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
GoDaddy Verified and Secured