I do recommend the book because the story itself is fascinating however, the book read a bit too much like fiction for my taste. It was a great read! Mass Market Paperback, 336 pages. If someone made him mad because of a comment that was made, it was more than likely that, Kulkinski would murder him. I have seen the HBO Iceman series so was already familiar with some of this story. In the tapes there is no dramatization. I have seen the interviews with this man on tv.He was a brutal but fascinating man,I am not surprised that he was able to lull people into a false sense of security,as he had a beguiling smile, a gentle voice and under other circumstances would have been a very likeable man. The Ice Man: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer. Well written account of the life and crimes of Richard Kuklinski. It gave insight into the rocky world of a mafia hitman & the life he led. Readers expecting insight into the mind of Kuklinski, a man who claims to have murdered over one hundred people, will likely be disappointed. His nonfiction work The Seekers: A Bounty Hunter's Story, was nominated for the Edgar Award in 2001 for best fact crime book. At home Richard Kuklinski was a dedicated suburban family man. Soon to be a major motion picture starring Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, with Ray Liotta and Chris Evans. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. There were vague mentions of other murders, but again, there were vague mentions on the tapes. The issue I had is that it often didn't feel fact-based because the narrative would often describe the internal thoughts and feelings of victims when there is no witness to these moments. Sad for everyone involved. Not for the faint of heart, but a rousing, riveting read. Well written, really pulls you into the story. His novel Bad Apple was adapted for television in 2004. ( Log Out / I was enthralled, but I kept expecting more. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Using guns, knives, poison, ice picks, tire irons, baseball bats, and bombs, the family man from New Jersey killed for fun, for money, to cover up his own crimes, and to satisfy his inner rage. Start by marking “The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The 2012 Ice Killer movie covers the same subject. If the book has any failing it is simply that Bruno lacks the more distinctive touch of someone like Philip Carlo. In 2004, a television movie adaptation of his novel Bad Apple was aired on TNT. A case study in mental posturing against an individual who might be a friend, enemy, rival, and business partner - often several at the same time. Straightforward, Mr. Bruno does nothing to soften the hard edges of Richard Kuklinski. eBook cart, There was a problem adding this eBook to the cart, Amazon Asia-Pacific Holdings Private Limited. However, being a true story, I was impressed with how fast moving the book was. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 February 2013. Interesting read. Be the first to ask a question about The Iceman. *Spoiler Alerts* Excellent read. Kindle Store Hello, Sign in. This book was very well-written and super fascinating. This book tells the story of how law enforcement caught him with stories of his actions. He says it is really good (if you like a gory read) and he finished it within a few days of starting to read it. I do recommend the book because the story itself is fascinating however, the book read a bit too much like fiction for my taste. True story of a prolific killer who lived in NJ not far from where I went to grad school in 1980-82. I don't really see Michael Shannon as Richard Kuklinski, but he's such a deft actor that I'm sure he can pull it off. The prose and dialogue is very common to that of other crime thrillers. “The Iceman chilleth! Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. English. Anthony Bruno is the author of the non-fiction books, THE ICEMAN: THE TRUE STORY OF A COLD-BLOODED KILLER and co-author of THE SEEKERS: A BOUNTY HUNTER'S STORY with Joshua Armstrong, which was nominated for an Edgar Award. I listened to the audiobook and I thought the narrator did an excellent job. Prime members enjoy unlimited free, fast delivery on eligible items, video streaming, ad-free music, exclusive access to deals & more. I read the twice over the past twenty years. *Spoiler Alerts* Excellent read. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. His personal body count was over 100, but the police didn’t have a clue. Author (s): Anthony Bruno (Goodreads Author) ISBN: 0440213312 (ISBN13: 9780440213314) Edition language: English. Anthony Bruno is the author of eleven crime novels and four true-crime books, including Seven (based on the hit movie starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman). He also wrote Seven, the novelization of the hit film starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman. Using guns, knives, poison, ice picks, tire irons, baseball bats, and bombs, the family man from New Jersey killed for fun, for money, to cover up his own crimes, and to satisfy his inner rage. It's ok .... and you can stick with it ( sort of ). Bruno gave just enough details about the crimes of the Iceman, his setup, & finally, his capture, so you never get bored. I would recommend this book to someone that enjoys "real crime" novels, but overall save your time and let Kuklinski chill your bones in the Iceman Tapes. The first time it was ok to read, but it left a lot of questions. For the money - I think you can do far better. I read it in one (scary) gulp. Bruno's book on Richard Kuklinski follows the undercover investigation led by FBI agent Dom Polifrone and his infiltration of the Iceman killer. The riveting true story of America’s most notorious killer, the subject of three HBO America Undercover documentaries and now a feature film starring Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Ray Liotta, Chris Evans, and James Franco. A very interesting story of an NJ serial killer. Please try again. 3.88 (1,541 ratings by Goodreads) Paperback. Anthony Bruno did a great job of taking us through Kulkinski's progression as he transformed from being a mafia hitman to someone who killed for fun, for money, to satisfy his inner rage, and to cover up his own crimes. Readers expecting insight into the mind of Kuklinski, a man who claims to have murdered over one hundred people, will like. Kuklinski's laid-back manner and attention to detail in his killings made him unique compared to the other cases we studied and so, tired of hearing me talk about him, a friend of mine gifted me this book! I did this on audiobook and it’s the way to go. The author took a few liberties when describing scenes such as this, which is why I had to dock it a couple of stars. Change ). Skip to main content.in. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. If a true crime audiobook is your idea of the perfect listen, then this post is for you. There are some slight references to some of the murders he committed outside of the realm of Polifrone's investigation, however those references are not always grounded in proof. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I really enjoyed this novel it was very detailed and interesting and I couldn't wait until the end. This book was a good one from the start. Bruno's book on Richard Kuklinski follows the undercover investigation led by FBI agent Dom Polifrone and his infiltration of the Iceman killer. This book is A Lot of fun if you enjoy mafia tales, rats, learning terrifying ways of killing people and bad ass undercover agents. However, being a true story, I was impressed with how fast moving the book was. The narrator does some excellent work with accents and changing his voice for different characters. A decent true crime related book. Not for the faint of heart but a rousing, riveting read. Please try your request again later. And the testimony and daily life of the undercover agent were so interesting. I watched the Iceman Tapes in a Forensic Psychology class and was completely enthralled with the story. © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Biographies & Autobiographies (Kindle Store). About halfway through - you start looking for the exit - and checking on how much more of this stuff you have to read - before you finish. The Iceman (2012) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Share. The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer exposes Kuklinski’s murderous double life. A very interesting story of an NJ serial killer. Written like a novel--very readable. Law enfo. There was really no background, and it's almost verbatim, taken from the tapes. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer, To add this eBook, remove any 1 eBook from your cart or buy the 10 eBooks present in the Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 November 2011. But - it's not a 'great' read. To see what your friends thought of this book, The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer. Any story about the Iceman gives me chills but Anthony Bruno wrote this one exceptionally well. Overall the writing was decent and the story was by no means boring leading to a 3 star rating. The Iceman chilleth! Menu. Great read...chilling and dark. The Iceman : The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. My review is for the audio book. Refresh and try again. His nonfiction work The Seekers: A Bounty Hunter’s Story was nominated for the Edgar Award for best fact crime book. I LOVED it. Bruno took us through the whole story of Kulkinski's crimes and the downright weird relationship between Kulkinski and Dominick Polifrone, the undercover agent who spent over a year and a half building a case against Kulkinski. To get the free app, enter mobile phone number. The prose and dialogue is very common to that of other crime thrillers. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. Anthony Bruno is the author of the non-fiction books, THE ICEMAN: THE TRUE STORY OF A COLD-BLOODED KILLER and co-author of THE SEEKERS: A BOUNTY HUNTER'S STORY with Joshua Armstrong, which was nominated for an Edgar Award. Welcome back. Something went wrong. It does not go very deep into the case. I have seen the HBO Iceman series so was already familiar with some of this story. At home Richard Kuklinski was a dedicated suburban family man. ( Log Out / He was also a regular contributor to CrimeLibrary.com. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2013, i choose this book to read on holiday and thought the book to be ok ,but not the compulsive read that i hoped it would be. 3.5 It was a interesting story behind "The Iceman" and the detectives that worked so hard to take him down. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Order your copy from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, BooksaMillion.com, or iTunes. I wanted to love this book so much, and there were certainly sections that I did (hence the 4 stars) but overall, the Iceman Tapes outshine the book. The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer (Mass Market Paperback) Published August 1st 1994 by Dell.
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