Little Caesar by W. R. Burnett read by Mark Harrington | Full Audio Book
Little Caesar by W. R. Burnett (1899 - 1982)
Genre(s): Crime & Mystery Fiction
Read by: Mark Harrington in English
Chapters:
00:00:00 - 01 - Part I
00:29:20 - 02 - Part II
01:05:15 - 03 - Part III
01:38:29 - 04 - Part IV
02:26:56 - 05 - Part V
03:09:44 - 06 - Part VI
04:08:05 - 07 - Part VII
This classic hardboiled noir novel describes the struggle-filled career of Rico Bandello, in the seamy world of Chicago crime in the 1920s. Published in 1929, the book became the basis of the quintessential 1931 film of the same name, starring Edward G. Robinson. - Summary by Mark Harrington
Video Summary
AI GeneratedThe narrative follows the rise and fall of Rico, a cold and disciplined criminal who usurps leadership of Sam Vittori's gang. After a botched heist leads to the death of a police captain, Rico ruthlessly eliminates his own associates to maintain power. Despite achieving significant wealth and influence, his ambition and paranoia eventually lead to his downfall, ending in a fatal police shootout.