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Title: Superb Americana!
Review: Of the hundreds of books I've read, this is the one that I've re-read the most. To say that this is a classic would not do it proper justice. In a short, compact narrative, Mr. Schaefer manages to convey an unforgettable sense of a time, a place, a man and his destiny in a most accurate, convincing fashion. The movie version, as good as it was, does not come anywhere close to the book, and this is due in part to Alan Ladd's portrayal. Again, Alan Ladd was a great actor, but he carried none of the implied menace that the book's character had. This is a great book for first-time readers, in its depiction of right, wrong and the price each carries. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
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