The Friends Of Eddie Coyle by George V.Higgins
The novel delves into the gritty underworld of Boston's organized crime scene through the eyes of Eddie Coyle, a small-time gunrunner and career criminal facing the prospect of a long prison sentence. As he navigates the treacherous waters of loyalty and betrayal, Eddie becomes entangled with a variety of dangerous characters, including bank robbers, hitmen, and corrupt law enforcement. Desperate to avoid jail time, he contemplates becoming an informant, a decision that forces him to weigh the value of his friendships against his own survival. The narrative unfolds with sharp dialogue and a realistic portrayal of the bleak lives of those on the fringes of the criminal world.
The 1444th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 183-224
- Words
- 60,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 75th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)