Just finished the Al D'Arco book and it's fucking GREAT. The trick is-- likely thanks to Al's amazing memory + co-writer Tom Robbins adding texture to Capeci's mob stuff-- it's a great Brooklyn/NYC memoir/history, not just a crime story.

1000% recommended, especially for those with an interest in context as well as action; read that way, the first part of the book which some found slow is just as interesting-- maybe even moreso-- than the rise & fall & revenge acting boss Al...

Also, though, we all know Casso was fucking psycho, this is a reminder of how crazy Amuso was too, almost up there with Persico.