I've never had less fun reading a comic book. Admittedly, it has more to do with the theme of the GN ('30s-'40' mafia) than the actual failings of the book. There were so many names and nicknames that you forgot who was on what side, the action was too spread out, trying to depict too many representative moments that took place over too many years. I think that could have been achieved more elegantly, like in [b:A History of Violence|228823|Fist Stick Knife Gun|Geoffrey Canada|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172890229s/228823.jpg|1070730]. But I suppose the comparison is not entirely fair.

Although I did not enjoy the book I did find it interesting enough to buy it when I browsed it in the store, so I guess it has some appeal at first glance. ( )