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“Good fun with some interesting details”
Mike W wrote this review Tuesday, September 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Im waiting on something else to come out from him, this was a really good book!”
Keith C wrote this review Monday, June 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Entertaining look at a con artist who is trying not to be one. Many twists, like "The Sting."”
Debra T wrote this review Thursday, July 17 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not a Con
Kylee wrote this review Tuesday, April 15 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
"Con Ed" by Matthew Klein is about a man named Kip Largo. Kip is in his mid 50's and was released from prison less than a year ago. Kip was imprisoned for a white collar crime. After he was released Kip tried to stay on the straight and narrow. Through no real fault of his own, Kip is dragged back into the world of cons.
Kip's 20-something, semi-estranged son, Toby, needs his fathers' help. Toby tells his father that he has screwed up and now owes thousands of dollars to "The Professor", a higher-up in the Russian Mob. What else can guilt-ridden father do BUT do whatever he has to do to help out his son. Even if helping him means endangering his own life.
This book has 49 chapters split up into 3 parts. Each part has as interesting name; 'The Roper', 'The Mark' and 'Cacklebladder'. The story begins in a bar in Palo Alto, California. Kip intervenes when a thug attacks a college kid who tries conning the thug out of some money. Kip is then approached by a woman who recognizes him from his trial. She asks him for help conning her husband. As the story progresses we learn more about Kip's past. Kip passes on some con advice, should any reader wish to attempt one.
I have been reading a lot of books with women as the main characters. This book was a great change of pace. Kip is a GUY. There is nothing frilly about this book. Kip may be an ex-con, but he someone any parent can relate to. All he wants is for his family (even his ex-wife) to be happy and safe.
This is Matthew Klein's first book and I'd say he's off to a terrific start. I'd recommend this book for any adult. There is a scene or two that involves the making of a pornographic movie. There isn't anything graphic, just nothing you'd want your teen to read.”
“An easy and highly enjoyable read. Most entertaining!”
dirckhals wrote this review Thursday, November 15 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I was looking for a quick easy read in the midst of my journey through the classics. This is a humorous look at how an ex-ex-con "helps" his son escape a gambling debt by running a con on a billionaire and the Russian moffia. Check your brain at the door and enjoy learning a few con tricks. For you old timers, you'll get reminders of the classic movie "The Sting."
dbenson wrote this review Wednesday, October 17 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I preferred "Catch me if you can," and "Art of the Steal" by Frank Abagnale.”
“Really enjoyed the plot. Loved the descriptions and explanations of the different Cons.”
Ariel Coro wrote this review Saturday, April 21 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Con man gets out of prision, determined to go straight. Son shows up with $65,000 gambling debt. One last con is undertaken. Amusing afternoon read.”
Book Dreams wrote this review Sunday, April 15 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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