The Friends of Eddie Coyle, T7504
George Higgins · 1972 · 300 pages
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A relentless portrait of Boston's underworld, where Eddie Coyle, an aging small-time criminal, navigates between informants, dealers, and federal agents. Higgins builds a tense plot through raw, realistic dialogue, where each character follows their own agenda for survival. A classic noir that redefined the genre by focusing on the routine and hopelessness of those trapped in the cycle of crime.
Book details
| Author | George Higgins |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Friends of Eddie Coyle |
| Year of publication | 1972 |
| Pages | 300 |
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