80 pages 2 hours read

Patrick Radden Keefe

Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2022

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Patrick Radden Keefe's Rogues generally receives praise for its engaging storytelling and meticulous research, with many reviewers highlighting Keefe's skill in crafting compelling narratives about complex figures. Criticisms include occasional pacing issues and a perceived lack of depth in certain profiles. Overall, Rogues stands out for its incisive exploration of morally ambiguous characters.

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Who Should Read Rogues?

Readers who enjoy gripping true crime and investigative journalism will relish Patrick Radden Keefe's Rogues. Comparable to Jon Krakauer's Under the Banner of Heaven and David Grann's The Devil and Sherlock Holmes, this book captivates those intrigued by the intricacies of human behavior and high-stakes intrigue.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Crime / Legal
Business / Economics
Class
Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Journalism
Biography
Themes
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Relationships: Siblings