Review: Witty, Smart and Entertaining
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 18, 2014
I got this book for free after seeing it on the Kindle Buffett list.  I did not know the author but the concept made me feel like it would be something I would enjoy.  I did enjoy the book and even though I probably only laughed out loud one time while reading the book; the story was completely entertaining.  25 year old Finnick Hollins is a con man who has been schooled by his father (Alex Hollins) since age 5 about the ways of con-men.  The story starts with Finnick being held at gun point as his father lies bleeding on the floor and Finnick recounts the life that got him to that point.  Finnick is interesting in a possibly psychotic kind of way and he is witty and a good story teller.  Finnick and his Father operate without conscience, but their relationship is sweet.  In some ways the life of a con-man as described by Finnick is disturbing in that they act without remorse, live isolated  and transient lives, never develop any real friendships or social interactions and always have to look over their shoulder.  Nevertheless,  the story is smart and engaging and I finished it in one day.