Ballad of the Whiskey Robber : A True Story of Bank Heists, Ice Hockey, Transylvanian Pelt Smuggling, Moonlighting Detectives, and Broken Hearts (edit title)

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Liked It Rated 5 stars “Terrific piece of nonfiction journalism, a fascinating and wacky story compellingly told. Tale too odd to bother describing. One of my favorite works of journalism in the last ten years.” see full review » see other reviews »

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  • Rated 5 stars

  “Terrific piece of nonfiction journalism, a fascinating and wacky story compellingly told. Tale too odd to bother describing. One of my favorite works of journalism in the last ten years.”

  heminator wrote this review Friday, September 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
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  “Attila Ambrus lived a crazier life than any fiction writer would make up. When I visited Budapest years ago, it was still Communist and not nearly as exciting.”

  Christina D wrote this review Wednesday, July 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
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  “Eager for a trip to Budapest, I picked up Rubenstein's hilarious, thrilling, transporting novel. He really has done a great job bringing non-fiction to life. I felt like I was strolling down Andrassy Utca, crossing the Gelert Bridge, even playing craps in a bad east european casino. Thanks for the holiday! ”

  karixanadu wrote this review Thursday, April 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 5 stars

  “Absolutely fantastic! One of my favorite books. That the story is well researched and factual only adds to the enjoyment. I could not put this book down. The best book I have read in a long time. Thoroughly enjoyable.”

  CJ R wrote this review Saturday, March 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
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  “9 out of 10 Cheeky Panthers”

  Jim K wrote this review Sunday, June 15 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
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  “This book is a great, quick read. That it's true just makes it even more humorous.”

  mdwpup wrote this review Monday, September 3 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 5 stars

  “It's rare to find a book this hilarious, suspenseful, sad, and true. I give it my very highest recommendation.”

  itsaname1 wrote this review Tuesday, July 24 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No