Sleepers
Feb 2010 · Random House
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An unforgettable true story of friendship, loyalty, violence and revenge, set against the unmistakable backdrop of New York City. Now a major film starring Dustin Hoffman, Brad Pitt, Robert de Niro and Kevin Bacon.
Four boys - lifelong friends who shared everything - in the confines of New York City's Hell's Kitchen, content with playing as many pranks as they can without getting caught. Until one disastrous afternoon.
When a harmless scheme goes terribly wrong, the boys are left facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys, and the beatings and abuse they find there will change their lives forever.
In the years that follow, one will become a lawyer, one a reporter, and two will grow to become hitmen for-hire. But for all of them, the legacy of Wilkinson - the pain, fear and anger - still rages on within. Only revenge will erase it.
One final, audacious stand against a corrupt system. If they are caught this time, the only thing to lose is their lives.
Four boys - lifelong friends who shared everything - in the confines of New York City's Hell's Kitchen, content with playing as many pranks as they can without getting caught. Until one disastrous afternoon.
When a harmless scheme goes terribly wrong, the boys are left facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys, and the beatings and abuse they find there will change their lives forever.
In the years that follow, one will become a lawyer, one a reporter, and two will grow to become hitmen for-hire. But for all of them, the legacy of Wilkinson - the pain, fear and anger - still rages on within. Only revenge will erase it.
One final, audacious stand against a corrupt system. If they are caught this time, the only thing to lose is their lives.
Ratings and reviews
4.5
56 reviews
robyn Lbanks
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6 July 2014
This book has been discredited. Research has failed to substantiate the authors claims, this is a work of fiction that the author has passed as fact. However child abuse in state run institutions is very real. And raising awareness of this is good thing.
courtney muller
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12 February 2013
Its really sad but exciting. Its a book that really allows to to feel for the main characters. I absolutely love both the book and the movie. The movie stars some of the greatest actors- brad Pitt, Robert de Nero and , of course, Kevin bacon.
1 person found this review helpful
Leeanne Hicks
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6 December 2017
Brutal and saddening but true friendship survives any trials and devastating tribulations. Friends are the family you choose and fight the hardest for. A beautifully written book.
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About the author
Lorenzo Carcaterra was born in New York where he still lives. He was a reporter on the New York Daily News before he wrote A Safe Place. His second book, Sleepers, became a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic.
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