Wiseguy

Nicholas Pileggi’s compelling, journalistic account of Henry Hill’s life offers an in-depth look into the world of organized crime, capturing the highs and lows of a mafia upbringing. The book served as the basis for the acclaimed film GoodFellas and provides an unflinching, detailed portrayal of the mafia lifestyle, narrated by Hill himself. Distinguished as a definitive true-crime work, it is praised for its nonstop, engrossing storytelling.