He is clever, his teachers have realized this already, and he is a naturally born leader. Sure the feeling wasn't good, but if you like crime fiction and a tale of boys becoming brutal men, pick this up. Roberto Saviano is an Italian writer and journalist. There's a problem loading this menu right now. It is gritty and at times turned my stomach. 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. They were easier for me to get into. They find some success. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I don't even know where to start. Saviano has chronicled the tale of a group of teens in Naples, Italy who aspire to be criminals. le premier roman traduit en français (il en a publié trois en tout en Italie). Robert Saviano is a talented writer, and one that I always enjoy reading. If you aren't familiar with the television show or the true crime book, you may not enjoy this as much as I did. Also the use of dialect in the english translation was a very smart move. 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. 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. Kudos to Antony Shugaar for translating this text from Italian to English but additionally for weaving dialect through, making sure that no major points were lost. This was an engaging story about these young boys and their quest for power. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Please try again. Bad writing only bores, it does not make you feel. In our book, he describes how a group of children from small-town families get involved with the mafia and are sweetened by the rapid acquisition of money, fame and recognition, but also the catastrophic consequences of their involvement in these illegal activities. The Piranhas, a story about children’s gangs in Naples, is published on 20 September by Picador. He creates his own paranza, a group of boys who are going to take over first the quarter, then the whole town. Still, I found myself invested in the young gang and was fixated on their progression throughout the novel. 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. Who also grew up poor with a quest of power. The narrative centres around Nicolas, just 15 years old, but already hardened to the violence, brutality and crime that surrounds him. For me, it took me almost half way through, before it became really good. An elite cadre seeks to create a one-world government. The way the author describes the action is very compelling. I don't think the intent was to glamourize the violence, but the cruelty involved still left me uneasy. A gang of teenage boys stalks the streets of Naples armed with hand guns and AK-47s to do their mob bosses' bidding. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Nicolas Fiorillo is a brilliant and ambitious fifteen-year-old from the slums of Naples, eager to make his mark and to acquire power and the money that comes with it. One minor flaw is that none of the characters evoke enough pathos for me to get fully emotionally invested. by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Don't listen to the naysayers, the book is well-paced and keeps you interested -- although the protagonist is unlikable and his gang seem to be near-imbeciles. A hit man is called back into action in this explosive thriller the “master of nail-biting suspense” (Los Angeles Times). 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. Suivre. It was nothing like the other mafia books I usually read-gritty, dark, some romance, and characters with. Actu Film. They have power and Nicolas want it. “With the openhearted rashness that belongs to every true writer, Saviano returns to tell the story of the fierce and … PAST CARING one of the most gripping thrillers you’ll ever read, nominated for the ... Jack of Spades: Hunting Lee Child's Jack Reacher (The Hunt for Jack Reacher Series ... Eddie's Boy: A Novel (The Butcher's Boy Novels Book 4), Nobody's Child: A Georgia Davis Novel of Suspense (Georgia Davis PI Series) (Volume 4), The Borman Factor: Suspense Thriller (A Nick Borman Novel Book 1). I loved Gomorrah, but I found this book terribly boring. “With the openhearted rashness that belongs to every true writer, Saviano returns to tell the story of the fierce and … The writing is very well done, it's the subject that suffers. This is your wake-up call. The Piranhas The Boy Bosses of Naples by Roberto Saviano ARC Paperback 2018. The Piranhas paints a picture of a struggling Naples, overwhelmed by organized crime and gangs struggling for control. Roberto Saviano was born in 1979 and studied philosophy at the University of Naples. I don't think the intent was to glamourize the violence, but the cruelty involved still left me uneasy. A well written account of these young men and a look into Naples Italy from their eyes. Please try again. September 4th 2018 The narrative centres around Nicolas, just 15 years old, but already hardened to the violence, brutality and crime that surrounds him. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2019. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The Piranhas is a really compelling, fast-paced story about organized crime in Neapolitan youth. Even though there are a lot of characters and sometimes is hard to keep track it's a marvellous book that I will recommend to all my friends. You kind of want to get off because there's large parts of the ride that make you feel sick, but you're glued to the seat regardless. Though this confusion did sort of lend itself to the ongoing cycle of new 'paranze,' more exposition would have been helpful. I’ve no doubt that it reflects life in contemporary Naples and the author clearly knows what he’s talking about. Overall, this book was haunting in the way that true stories often are. 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. Ils se déplacent à scooter, ils sont armés et fascinés par la criminalité. Piranhas de Roberto Saviano, les nouveaux gangs de Naples LE CERCLE LITTÉRAIRE - Le coup de cœur d'Alain L. (Levallois-Perret). This novels is based on a true story. I've already bought Piranhas as a present for my friends birthday. returns to his native Naples to spin a chilling tale of teenage gangsters.Call it The Godfather with training wheels. It is a bit long but reads like a mini season of Gamorrah. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. As a native speaking Neapolitan, I thoroughly enjoyed the authenticity of the language and diction. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Director Claudio Giovannesi ('Fiore') brings Roberto Saviano’s novel about teen gangs in Naples to the big screen. He'll do anything to get it and he does. It can be difficult to properly depict the use of social media, technology like group messaging and chatrooms, but this is done well, and even more impressively, weaved with cultural references throughout, however neve. 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). 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. Hmm. This novels is based on a true story. 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. 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”. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Be the first to ask a question about The Piranhas. A nice miniature of the mafia in Naples. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. 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. It's been a long time since I read a good mafia story, and this one clearly didn't disappoint. Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018, I think Napoli is not this bad a place. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. He is a writer and producer, known for Gomorrah (2008), Piranhas (2019) and Gomorra: La serie (2014). p. 97”, 2020 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award Longlist, Mysteries by Black Women to Add to Your Reading List. ZeroZeroZero: Look at Cocaine and All You See Is Powder. This was an engaging story about these young boys and their quest for power. Violence is a constant. While I did not like it as a novel, this might actually make a very good movie. 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. Roberto Saviano aborde le problème des "baby-gangs" en alternant les voix des piranhas, ces jeunes loups sans scrupules, prêts à tout, toujours en mouvements : un univers sans concession dans lequel la violence est omniprésente. As typical of this author's writing, the world that has been created is vivid and realistic. I liked the story and Saviano's narration but was slightly overwhelmed by the number of characters and interlocking web of ruling families. It was everything I thought it would be when I requested to win the ARC. Nearly new. Imagine being strapped to the back of a TMax going 70+ mph and it feels like that. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. 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. We’d love your help. This book was a grind by the end. Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2018. Very gritty and relentless, with few redeeming qualities, watching Nicolas fight his way to power. 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. Very gritty and relentless, with few redeeming qualities, watching Nicolas fight his way to power. For a Change? Alain Ducasse Il jure qu’il n’apparaîtra jamais dans aucune émission de télé culinaire. “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. Unable to add item to List. je souhaitais en langue francaise et ne sais pourquoi ce livre est en anglais!!!! Intriguing but not my cup of tea and I dnf. Antony Shugaar is a writer and translator. I don't write reviews and nothing I'd say anyway would do this the justice it deserves but oh shit what a story. All. He is clever, his teachers have realized this already, and he is a naturally born leader. Nicolas’s ambitions reach far beyond doing other men’s bidding: he wants to be the one giving the orders, calling the shots, and ruling the city. So what he does is fill the gap that has opened up. I have to say that I love the cover. Other than that, it's like movie HBO's The Wire to Napoli. The Piranhas by Roberto Saviano review – teenage mafiosi in Naples. It opens up with a somebody literally pooping on a guy's face. In Naples, the plague of “baby gangs” is old news. It's translated, but the language is beautiful, a stark contrast to the violence and ugliness of the world these young men live in. The author of Gomorrah channels his mafia knowledge into a lurid story about a boy’s quest for power. Meet the man who saw it. More people will likely be familiar with the excellent TV series based on that book. Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2019. But a new man comes into her life. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Directed by Claudio Giovannesi. In The Piranhas, the author returns to his home city with a novel of gang warfare and a young man’s dark … Robert Saviano is a talented writer, and one that I always enjoy reading. I just couldn’t get on with this novel, and didn’t enjoy it. I've never read this author before and loved his way with words. Each of the many characters has traits that many readers could recognize in their fellow human beings. 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. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Après avoir vu "Suburra" écrit par Roberto Saviano, je me suis plonge dans "Piranhas", une ecriture réaliste, fine et parfois pesante pour parler de themes graves, je ne l'ai pas encore terminé, je prends mon temps moi qui ne lit pas beaucoup pour digérer des passages de l'histoire, et en saisir la subtilite de certains, c'est très bien écrit, c'est base sur des faits réels choquants mais bien d'actualité, je le conseil vivement Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. All in all, I lost patience with it and found myself skipping bits. “With the openhearted rashness that belongs to every true writer, Saviano returns to tell the story of the fierce and … And the ending was perfect. Unfortunately, I did not find any of them sympathetic enough to follow. With nine friends, he sets out to create a new paranza, or gang. A very mediocre effort from a serious writer of life threatening non fiction. We don't, and not just because there is a sequel now out. My book was in great condition. Please try your request again later. Really interesting read as there is a fine line between glamorising the mafia and the limited options so many people who fall into this line of work have. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. I connected with this story given my background in Italian language and culture, but also liked it from a sociological point of view. Mais qui est-il, au fond? Great build up with the story. That didn’t make it any more interesting for me. I couldn't put it down. This is a sign of the strength of the writing. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. It's epic and unsparing. The violence may be true to life but it becomes tedious reading about it. 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. Previous page of related Sponsored Products, "A master storyteller’s searing epic...will remain with you long after you put it down." Other than that, it's like movie HBO's The Wire to Napoli. The Piranhas by Roberto Saviano-I remember a younger time when "The Blackboard Jungle" talked about teenage violence. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. 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. 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. But Nicolas's ambitions reach far beyond doing other men's bidding: he wants to be the one … Roberto Saviano Alors qu’il publie Piranhas, son premier vrai roman, l’auteur de Gomorra continue de susciter la fascination. It's that willingness, no, that need, to turn the page that compels me to believe this is either well written or we humans gravitate to the twisted lives of others. Totally recommend for those who loved "City of God", either the book or the movie, and the series Gomorrah. 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. Their leader, Nicolas or Maraja, is the brains behind all their jobs and strategic moves. 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. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. But as a novel it’s simply too relentless. Gruesome - even more so because they are just kids. Liste des citations de Roberto Saviano classées par thématique. This is a must read for fans of horror thrillers with a supernatural twist. This is a sign of the strength of the writing. 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. The environment is harder to share. 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. The Assassin's Betrayal: CIA Assassin (Jason Drake Book 1), Jack of Hearts (The Hunt for Jack Reacher Series Book 15). 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. He sees his parents working hard every day and getting nowhere, this is not the life he dreams of. One minor flaw is that none of the characters evoke enough pathos for me to get fully emotionally invested. Pretty good. Maybe because this is not my culture, but I have read books outside my culture in the past. Together they roam the streets on their motorscooters, learning how to break into the network of small-time hoodlums that controls drug-dealing and petty crime in the city.