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I have to admit Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan is one of my all-time favorite
books. I actually came across this novel at a book sale my university was
hosting. It was only .25 cents, so I didn't expect much of it. When I got
around to reading it I was immediately thrust into the world of Doug MacRay and
his hometown of Charlestown, Boston. The book is full of rugged dialogue and
vivid characters.
Doug is a career thief with dreams of retiring, but
his best friend, Jem, the antagonist, has other plans for Doug's life. Jem
wants to keep Doug right where he is, continually living the Town lifestyle
and dating Jem's abhorrent sister, Krista (I believe that was her name).
In hindsight I realize why I'm so infatuated with
this book. I love a story told through an anti-protagonist's eyes. It makes for
an unpredictable story. I would definitely recommend this book (and I have to
everyone I know). Now, the movie is another story...
The Town directed by and starring
Ben Affleck leaves a lot to be desired. The biggest problem I had with the
movie is SPOILER ALERT Affleck changes
the ending. The ending in the book is heart wrenching and memorable, but in the
movie Affleck gets to ride off into the sunset. Basically, the book is a
tragedy and the movie is a... I don't know. Let's just say Affleck should leave
the cheesy endings to Disney.
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