Black Mass
Black Mass
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Brief
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Book • Nonfiction
Boston, Massachusetts • 1970s-1990s
2001
Adult
18+ years
1130L
Super Short Summary
Black Mass by Dick Lehr and Gerard O'Neill examines the alliance between the FBI and Irish mobster James "Whitey" Bulger in Boston. It details how individuals within law enforcement worked with Bulger to dismantle the Italian Mafia, leading to widespread corruption and violence. The narrative highlights the impact of this collaboration on victims and the community.
Informative
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Black Mass by Dick Lehr and Gerard O'Neill is lauded for its meticulous research and gripping narrative about Boston's infamous crime saga, offering readers a vivid glimpse into the interplay of crime and law enforcement. However, some critique its dense factual detail as overwhelming. Overall, it emerges as a compelling, if at times complex, true crime account that engages and informs.
Who Should Read Black Mass?
A reader intrigued by true crime and the dynamics of organized crime will find Black Mass compelling. Fans of In Cold Blood or The Devil in the White City will appreciate its detailed exploration of Boston's criminal underworld and the FBI's involvement with mobster Whitey Bulger.
10,018 ratings
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Book • Nonfiction
Boston, Massachusetts • 1970s-1990s
2001
Adult
18+ years
1130L
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