Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi | 2-Minute Book Review

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Today, we’re looking at Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi—a true crime classic that follows the life of Henry Hill, a Mafia insider who ultimately becomes an FBI informant. The book delivers a vivid and brutal view of organized crime, from Hill’s early rise to power and the violence he witnessed to the fallout when he turned on his associates.

I first encountered Hill’s story through the film adaptation Goodfellas, which blew me away. After multiple viewings of the movie, I read Wiseguy for the first time, and this recent re-read reminds me how gripping and authentic Pileggi’s writing truly is. I especially appreciate the contrasting anecdotes between Henry Hill and his wife, Karen, hinting that Hill might not be the most reliable narrator—a stark reminder of how manipulative a criminal sociopath can be.

Wiseguy remains every bit as impactful as the film adaptation, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in true crime, mafia history, and the psychology behind living outside the law. If you want more insight into the Hill family’s experience, check out On the Run: A Mafia Childhood by Henry Hill’s children—you may never look at Henry the same way again.

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