Instruct: Classify the given Amazon review as either positive or negative.
Query: An unglorified window to mob life

The book paints no romantic illusions of mob life. It paints the picture as I believe it really is. On one hand, the characters achieved wealth and power, yet came to ruin in the end through betrayal and the pressure of law enforcement. This book is a unique learning experience for anyone interested in realistic perspectives. Goodfellas (the movie take off on the Wiseguy) was an outstanding adaptation of the book. This is a must read for biography fans.