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Sleepers by Lorenzo Carcaterra
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Sleepers by Lorenzo Carcaterra
Synopsis: "Undeniably powerful, an enormously affecting and intensely human story."--The Washington Post Book World"A GUT-WRENCHING PIECE OF WORK. . . Carcaterra's graphic narrative grips like gunfire in a dark alley."--The Atlanta Journal & Constitution"In his controversial memoir SLEEPERS, Carcaterra remembers harrowing months in the Wilkinson Home for Boys and the elaborate vengeance he and his friends exacted against the guards. He tells it all in spare, stylish prose . . . [with] relentless momentum and sheer drama. . . . SLEEPERS is a thriller, to be sure, but it is equally a wistful hymn to another age."--The Washington Post Book World"A TERRIFYING ACCOUNT OF BRUTALITY AND RETRIBUTION, searing in its emotional truth, peopled with murderers, sadists, and thugs, but biblical in its passion and scope."--People"SLEEPERS is so many things: a Dickensian portrait of coming of age in Hell's Kitchen, a terrifying and heartbreaking account of the brutalization of youth, a shocking--and disturbingly satisfying--climax worthy of the finest suspense novel. A brilliant, troubling, important book."--Jonathan Kellerman"COMPELLING."--USA Today
Review: I am a massive fan of American History, especially the history of the mob, New York city etc etc
I saw the Sleepers movie in the late 90's, and it instantly made it into my Top 10.
I only recently purchased the book, and once I started reading it, I couldn't stop.
I obviously knew the story line before reading it, but the film just doesn't compare.... There is a world of detail in the book which just isn't included in the movie, it really adds to the storyline and shows just how close these guys were.
Unfortunately, there is also more detail about the assaults at Wilkinson's, which is hard to stomach, and left me feeling very upset. Okay, I knew what to expect and I knew they were sexually abused, but reading it just sends shivers down my spine.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loved the movie.
Review: This book is a very enjoyable read that I really treasured at the time of finishing it but I feel differently after checking up on its merits. Think "Goodfellas" meets The "Shawshank Redemption" meets "The Sting" and you have "Sleepers". I have one major problem however. It has been proven to be all lies which makes me as a reader who committed myself emotionally to the story feel very cheated. If Jeffrey Archer had written this I'd say good old Jeffrey, he's come up with another barn storming story but I would have more respect for Frank McCourt or Dave Pelzer or even Henry Hill than Carcateria after reading this book. Pity!
Review: If u like the film, read the book. I have read this book 7 times.
Each time I read the book I still get hooked and emotionally attached to the characters.
Yes, the book has a depressing and quite controversial subject, but don't let this put you off. The start of the book is about the boys and ho they met as children, which is probably about a third of the book, the time tehy are in the the home for boys, yet disturbing is balanced out brilliantly, and ends when it starts to get a bit much.
The end of the book is fantastic.
Is it a real story:? I'm unsure, if it isn't the author has either a brilliant mind or quite sick.
I recommend this book to everyone I know who likes reading.
10/10. By far the best book I have ever read.
Review: What an amazing book. I have no criticisms but i really wish i'd read the book before the film. The film followed the book very closely and i knew what was going to happen when reading it, although it still managed to shock me. It still had me gripped which shows it is a fantastic read.
Review: I also, like others it seems, was unable to sleep once starting this book. Just amazing. Such a gripping and emotionally charged story.
Definately go and read this book.....NOW!
Review: Then you'll bite your lip.
You'll cry.
You'll scream with rage.
Finally, and before he ever says it, you'll know they can never get even...
Review: I recently bought this book again. When I read it years ago, I passed it on because it was just too good not to share. I plan on re-reading it. Gives you a (60's) look into life in Hells Kitchen as well as life in a corrupt juvenile detention center. I could not put this book down and look forward to re-reading it. This book is a definite must read!
Review: This one is hard to put down, and when you finally do, it's time to run out and get the movie. Carcaterra would have made Dickens proud with the charachters, and the story, although extremely disturbing, is intriguing and compelling. Much has been made of the authenticity of the novel, but regardless, it's a very interesting read and I recommend it to anybody.
Review: This book was exceptional! I am not sure which I like better.... Book or the movie?!
Powerful. A must read!
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