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The Untouchables

Eliot Ness, Oscar Fraley
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The Untouchables

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1993

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Eliot Ness, Oscar Fraley

The Untouchables

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Biography
Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 1920s

Topic
World History

US History
Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Untouchables by Eliot Ness and Oscar Fraley chronicles the experiences of law enforcement officers during the Prohibition era. It follows Eliot Ness and his team's efforts to dismantle organized crime, particularly Al Capone's operations in Chicago. The narrative highlights the group's determination and innovative tactics in their pursuit of justice against powerful criminal enterprises.

Suspenseful

Gritty

Informative

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

905 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Untouchables by Eliot Ness and Oscar Fraley is praised for its thrilling narrative and historical insight into Prohibition-era crime fighting. Readers appreciate the detailed portrayal of Ness's efforts against organized crime. However, some critics note embellishments and question accuracy, suggesting the story sometimes prioritizes drama over fact.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Untouchables?

A reader who enjoys The Untouchables by Eliot Ness and Oscar Fraley is likely fascinated by true crime, law enforcement history, and the Prohibition era. Fans of In Cold Blood by Truman Capote and The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson would appreciate its real-life crime-fighting drama and historical context.

4.3

905 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Biography
Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 1920s

Topic
World History

US History
Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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