Slowly they begin to wrest control of the neighborhoods from enemy gangs while making alliances with failing old bosses. Deep Cover Jack: Hunting Lee Child's Jack Reacher (The Hunt for Jack Reacher Series... Jack the Reaper: Hunting Lee Child's Jack Reacher (The Hunt for Jack Reacher Series... Battle Hymn: Revelations of the Sinister Plan for a New World Order. All in all, I lost patience with it and found myself skipping bits. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The piranhas has a very fast and involving narrative. But Nicolas’s ambitions reach far beyond doing other men’s bidding: he wants to be the one … I’ve no doubt that it reflects life in contemporary Naples and the author clearly knows what he’s talking about. This book's story-line was a similar to a Hollywood gangster movie where you know what is about to happen and just want to turn your head so you don't actually see it....but in this case you turn the page and read it. It opens up with a somebody literally pooping on a guy's face. It’s a difficult story to tell, with kids desiring the be camorristi (mob) more than a decade-long addict wishing for their next fix. The dialogue is pretty convincing, but again becomes tedious in its sameness, and I felt that the inclusion of Italian dialect added little. I enjoy some true crime stories, and I. Teenagers wannabe crime bosses in today's Naples, that's the story in a nutshell. Avec « Piranhas », Roberto Saviano signe un premier roman aussi passionnant que terrifiant. They learn to cheat and to steal, to shoot semiautomatic pistols and AK-47s. Its main character, Nicolas Fiorillo, is much like Sibillo, though he is light-haired where his real-life counterpart is dark. The environment is harder to share. The story follows a group of boys in Naples Italy that strive to become Camorra Bosses Especially Nicolas. Maybe because this is not my culture, but I have read books outside my culture in the past. But despite the lack of redeeming traits in these boys, it intrigues you as the reader and brings you into their world, one constructed around attaining money and power. Very gritty and relentless, with few redeeming qualities, watching Nicolas fight his way to power. Then "The Warriors" came along, and I thought things couldn't get much worse, but this story, abet a true telling, is so much scarier than any Hollywood Youth Gang film. Appreciate that this is an English translation, where perhaps it is all down to what went out the window in the language and cultural translation? One minor flaw is that none of the characters evoke enough pathos for me to get fully emotionally invested. I liked the story and Saviano's narration but was slightly overwhelmed by the number of characters and interlocking web of ruling families. La meilleure citation de Roberto Saviano préférée des internautes. I lived there ; the scugnizzi are mainly annoying. In Gomorrah, a New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year, Roberto Saviano revealed a true, devastating portrait of Naples, Italy under the rule of the Camorra, a crime organization more powerful and violent than the Mafia. Actu Film. If you are a fan of the book/show, you will dig it. There are a lot of characters, which is a tiny bit confusing, but it's a fascinating, tragic story and one I would certainly recommend! Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2018. An elite cadre seeks to create a one-world government. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. p. 97”, 2020 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award Longlist, Mysteries by Black Women to Add to Your Reading List. Roberto Saviano’s eye-opening novel “The Piranhas” tells the story of the rise of one such gang and its leader, Nicolas – known to his friends and enemies as the “Maharajah”. Sure the feeling wasn't good, but if you like crime fiction and a tale of boys becoming brutal men, pick this up. I bought the CD; I do speak dialect but had some problems with the reader when he spoke dialect, Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2020. In The Piranhas, Roberto Saviano imagines the lurid glamour of Nicolas’s story with all the vividness and insight that made Gomorrah a worldwide sensation. He is clever, his teachers have realized this already, and he is a naturally born leader. Be the first to ask a question about The Piranhas. “With the openhearted rashness that belongs to every true writer, Saviano returns to tell the story of the fierce and grieving heart of Naples.” ―Elena Ferrante. Pretty good. Nicolas is tired of being poor and he watches these bosses with money, power and control of everything. Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2019. Kellye Garrett's first novel, Hollywood Homicide, was released in August 2017 and won the Agatha, Anthony, Lefty, and Independent Publisher... To see what your friends thought of this book, The Piranhas (The Boy Bosses of Naples #1). Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Totally recommend for those who loved "City of God", either the book or the movie, and the series Gomorrah. Parce que le maître de la cuisine française ne s’abaisse pas à ce genre de choses. They have power and Nicolas want it. In The Piranhas , Roberto Saviano imagines the lurid glamour of Nicolas's story with all the vividness and insight that made Gomorrah a worldwide sensation. PIRANHAS Film de Roberto Saviano. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. The author of Gomorrah channels his mafia knowledge into a lurid story about a boy’s quest for power. The Piranhas, a story about children’s gangs in Naples, is published on 20 September by Picador. Roberto Saviano was born on September 22, 1979 in Naples, Campania, Italy. Sure the feeling wasn't good, but if you like crime fiction and a tale of boys becoming brutal men, pick. A bit too violent in some places and the main character I wanted to either be put in prison or shot... which is slightly worrying. Set in Naples, the book tells a story of a group of kids (mostly 16-year olds) who decide to establish their own paranza - a mob crew. But as a novel it’s simply too relentless. That didn’t make it any more interesting for me. The Piranhas The Boy Bosses of Naples by Roberto Saviano ARC Paperback 2018. He sees his parents working hard every day and getting nowhere, this is not the life he dreams of. Kids in Naples just want to have fun and kill a few people along the way. Synopsis : Nicola et ses amis ont entre dix et quinze ans. Though this confusion did sort of lend itself to the ongoing cycle of new 'paranze,' more exposition would have been helpful. This is a gritty and nicely written (and translated) story of a group of Italian boys who want to be wise guys, mafiosos, bosses. This story of “la paranza dei bambini” is one that I found compelling in parts, but in others it was hard to follow the names of the many characters and I found myself lost in descriptions of those connections between them. Overall, this book was haunting in the way that true stories often are. Roberto Saviano is an Italian writer and journalist. I recommend it to those curious about Italian crime but with the stomach to handle the hard truths. I think what differs it from other mafia books is that the main characters were not seasoned mafioso, but inexperienced, reckless kids that didn't even know how to shoot a gun. He looks exactly like my dad. Roberto Saviano, l'auteur de la saga littéraire "Gomorra" sur la mafia italienne (adapté en série), est de retour avec un nouveau roman très violent : "Piranhas". Great dialogue throughout, and while this version is translated to English, I'm very happy they left m. An excellent envisioning of what the youth of Naples aspires to become. Violence is a constant. I liked the story and Saviano's narration but was slightly overwhelmed by the number of characters and interlocking web of ruling families. A gang of teenage boys stalks the streets of Naples armed with hand guns and AK-47s to do their mob bosses' bidding. This novel took me a few chapters to get drawn in, but once I got there, I was strapped in and ready for the ride. He creates his own paranza, a group of boys who are going to take over first the quarter, then the whole town. Then "The Warriors" came along, and I thought things couldn't get much worse, but this story, abet a true telling, is so much scarier than any Hollywood Youth Gang film. All. My problem was I found them boring: they are stupid, as only 15 yo whose head is empty can be. In The Piranhas, the author returns to his home city with a novel of gang warfare and a young man’s dark … The violence may be true to life but it becomes tedious reading about it. His depiction of the gangs of young people whose only aspirations are to becomes drug dealers, make a lot of money and rise in the Camorra hierarchy is hard-hitting and disturbing. I was rapt from beginning to end. I admir. -General Jim Mattis. But Nicolas's ambitions reach far beyond doing other men's bidding: he wants to be the one … It's epic and unsparing. And the ending was perfect. le premier roman traduit en français (il en a publié trois en tout en Italie). Nicolas Fiorello is only fifteen when in Naples the forces between the clans are severely shaken. I couldn't put it down. It is gritty and at times turned my stomach. He creates his own paranza, a group of boys who are going to take over first the quarter, then the whole town. They were easier for me to get into. He is clever, his teachers have realized this already, and he is a naturally born leader. He sees his parents working hard every day and getting nowhere, this is not the life he dreams of. It was nothing like the other mafia books I usually read-gritty, dark, some romance, and characters with. The plot is a classic of the genre but Saviano is able to make it his own, even if you are able to identify some major plot points early on. I could not let go of this book. Chicago PI Georgia Davis discovers a half-sister in big trouble. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This fictional account of youths breaking into the underworld of Naples, Italy shatters the romantic notion of gangland. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Though this confusion did sort of lend itself to the ongoing cycle of new 'paranze,' more exposition would have been helpful. “In Napels bestaan geen groeitrajecten: je wordt in de realiteit geboren, er middenin, de werkelijkheid ontdek je niet geleidelijk. Saviano has chronicled the tale of a group of teens in Naples, Italy who aspire to be criminals. Kids in Naples just want to have fun and kill a few people along the way. The way the author describes the action is very compelling. With Francesco Di Napoli, Viviana Aprea, Mattia Piano Del Balzo, Ciro Vecchione. Nearly new. All they wanted was to be taken seriously and rule their city. With an initiation ritual he binds them to him, he negotiates hard with the clan elders and thus the group of boys become the most feared clan in their neighbourhood. --Elena Ferrante Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. This was an engaging story about these young boys and their quest for power. Please try again. Roberto Saviano's eye-opening novel The Piranhas tells the story of the rise of one such gang and its leader, Nicolas - known to his friends and enemies as the `Maharajah'. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. A very mediocre effort from a serious writer of life threatening non fiction. If you aren't familiar with the television show or the true crime book, you may not enjoy this as much as I did. by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Highly recommended. A well written account of these young men and a look into Naples Italy from their eyes. It is gritty and at times turned my stomach. In The Piranhas, Roberto Saviano imagines the lurid glamour of Nicolas’s story with all the vividness and insight that made Gomorrah a worldwide sensation. Roberto Saviano’s The Piranhas tells the story of the rise of one such gang and its leader, Nicolas—known to his friends and enemies as the Maharajah. Start by marking “The Piranhas (The Boy Bosses of Naples #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. As typical of this author's writing, the world that has been created is vivid and realistic. I've never read this author before and loved his way with words. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. With an initiation ritual he binds them to him, he. returns to his native Naples to spin a chilling tale of teenage gangsters.Call it The Godfather with training wheels. I can't wait to read more from Saviano. In The Piranhas, the international bestselling author returns to his home city with a novel of gang warfare and a young man’s dark desire to rise to the top of Naples’s underworld. This is your wake-up call. Robert Saviano is a talented writer, and one that I always enjoy reading. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. No depth of characters, convoluted and poorly explained relationships between the unseen or periphery Camorra bosses who were rarely seen but often referred to, and who ostensibly shaped the overall environment. Bad writing only bores, it does not make you feel. Mais qui est-il, au fond? I don't write reviews and nothing I'd say anyway would do this the justice it deserves but oh shit what a story. More people will likely be familiar with the excellent TV series based on that book. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jack in the Green (The Hunt for Jack Reacher Series Book 5). Great build up with the story. Instead the author reminds us that this life, this world, never really ends, it just changes faces and methods, and so this book really begins the same way it ends, with the world in motion. Roberto Saviano Alors qu’il publie Piranhas, son premier vrai roman, l’auteur de Gomorra continue de susciter la fascination. He is the author of Coast to Coast and I Lie for a Living and the coauthor, with Gianni Guadalupi, of Discovering America and Latitude Zero. While I did not like it as a novel, this might actually make a very good movie. None of the characters have any redeeming features, and there are too many of them to keep track of, especially when their circumstances and attitudes are so similar. Very reminiscent of the television show that Saviano's previous work inspired; in fact, it would be a pretty good storyline if they ever decided to pursue it. Gomorrah, his first book, has won many awards, including the prestigious 2006 Viareggio Literary Award, and was adapted into a play, a film, and a television series. A nice miniature of the mafia in Naples. Hmm. Saviano first published The Piranhas, about a media- and mob-obsessed Neapolitan teen who starts his own gang, in 2016, one year after Sibillo’s death. Roberto Saviano: ‘I saw my first corpse in secondary school. There's a few wrinkled pages as shown in pic and indentation on the cover, overall good condition! The Piranhas [Roberto Saviano] on Amazon.com. Very gritty and relentless, with few redeeming qualities, watching Nicolas fight his way to power. This is a gritty and nicely written (and translated) story of a group of Italian boys who want to be wise guys, mafiosos, bosses. I enjoy some true crime stories, and I know reality can sometimes be harsh, but to wade through this book is an exercise in literary masochism. If you like mob stories then this is for you. He'll do anything to get it and he does. Farrar, Straus and Giroux; First American Edition, First Printing (September 4, 2018). The narrative centres around Nicolas, just 15 years old, but already hardened to the violence, brutality and crime that surrounds him. Roberto Saviano was born in 1979 and studied philosophy at the University of Naples. It's dark and gritty and there are lots and lots of characters. Imagine being strapped to the back of a TMax going 70+ mph and it feels like that. I really wanted to enjoy this book after reading the excellent Gomorra, and the also superb film and theTV series. Directed by Claudio Giovannesi. Based on the novel by Roberto Saviano (Gomorrah), Piranhas tells the story of a group of teenage boys discovering guns and girls and the heady excitement of power, with no sense of consequences. Gomorrah: A Personal Journey into the Violent International Empire of Naples' Organized Crime System (10th Anniversary Edition with a New Preface), Cosa Nostra: A History of the Sicilian Mafia, Gomorra: Viaggio nell'impero economico e nel sogno di dominio della camorra (Strade Blu). Still, I found myself invested in the young gang and was fixated on their progression throughout the novel. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. In The Piranhas, Roberto Saviano imagines the lurid glamour of Nicolas’s story with all the vividness and insight that made Gomorrah a worldwide sensation. This novels is based on a true story. His depiction of the gangs of young people whose only aspirations are to becomes drug dealers, make a lot of money and rise in the Camorra hierarchy is hard-hitting and disturbing. Suivre. PAST CARING one of the most gripping thrillers you’ll ever read, nominated for the ... 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