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Title: Yes, he can!
Review: Did anyone doubt that a Belgian could write a gripping novel about life in the U.S. Mafia? Simenon's Eddie Rico is a cog in the organization, but he's done well, as have his two younger brothers--or so he thinks. When he receives a simple request from his mentor and family friend, how can he say no? By the time Eddie figures out the real reason his help was needed, he can only sit back and watch the train wreck happen. (Fans of Phil Karlson's marvellous film of the novel will be especially surprised by the novel. It ends exactly where the film should have ended--only 1957 audiences wouldn't have liked it.) I can't image why a new edition of The Brothers Rico hasn't been made available. This novel is too good to be so hard to find.
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