The Irishman
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The Irishman
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Narrated by:
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Scott Brick
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Charles Brandt
About this listen
The incredible true story of the death of Jimmy Hoffa, the most famous hit in Mafia history. Now a major motion picture.
The Irishman is an epic saga of organised crime in postwar America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hit man who worked for legendary crime boss Russell Bufalino alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century.
Spanning decades, Sheeran's story chronicles one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history, the disappearance of legendary union boss Jimmy Hoffa, and it offers a monumental journey through the hidden corridors of organized crime: its inner workings, rivalries and connections to mainstream politics.
Sheeran would rise to a position of such prominence that in a RICO suit against the Commission of La Cosa Nostra, the US government would name him as one of only two non-Italians in conspiracy with the Commission. Sheeran is listed alongside the likes of Anthony 'Tony Pro' Provenzano and Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno. In the course of nearly five years of recorded interviews, Sheeran confessed to Charles Brandt that he handled more than 25 hits for the mob, and Brandt turned Sheeran's story into a true crime classic.
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- Mrs. Sue Grant
- 22-01-20
If you are interested in Mafia stories!
Not to my taste - read it all before, seen it all before, nothing changes!
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- Anthony winter
- 20-09-18
Wow a book with everything
What a story action packed well written totally believable had me gripped from start to finish
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- Geraldine Darlington
- 10-02-20
Fabulous
A riveting account of an Irishman"s role in La Cosa Nostra and his part in some of America's most notorious crimes. Extremely well written and performed.
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- Alan Cunnane
- 29-01-23
Gripping, from start to finish
An excellent story, wonderfully delivered - fascinating insight into the workings of the Mafia, and remarkably sympathetic to Frank Sheerin. I loved it!
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- Andrew
- 02-04-17
Great Story, Difficult Narrative
Really enjoyed this book utterly fascinating subject and material , and don't get me wrong, the quality of the narrators performance takes nothing away from it
Can't help finding myself rewinding a little though every few chapters as the point of view character suddenly changes with no real indication and leaves me a little lost, might have been useful to have 2 narrators working together to smooth this over
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- Jon
- 22-12-17
Told with great respect for Sheeran. Brandt has
created a hugely compelling submersion into a very secrative world. This raises the bar forever.
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- Conor
- 12-01-17
Captivating from start to finish
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The Epilogue was brilliant.
Any additional comments?
In the middle it can be a little overwhelming with names and places but stick with it and it all untangles itself.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-03-17
An unexpected listen
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
What a good title - it grabbed my interest in the list and I am pleased that I chose the book.
A very good insight into a particular culture in the US in the 1960's. It was difficult getting into the story but worth persevering. I had a problem distinguishing between the narrative and the voice of interviewee but after a time it did not really matter. I also struggled with the family names but that was because these events were not part of my life experiences as were say the Kray brothers and co.
Despite these setbacks I would recommend this audiobook as a fascinating insight and a different perspective on the Kennedy era.
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- Paul R.
- 28-08-19
The book that inspired the film The Irishman
The book is well narrated and the story enthralling. An historical non fiction tale of an Irishman who gets involved with unions and the mafia.
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- David
- 19-05-18
I Heard You Paint Houses
Gripping and detailed account of the Hoffer disappearance and the back story surrounding JFKs murder a must read before the release of the film in 2019.
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