Gone Bamboo

By: Anthony Bourdain

Narrated by: Chris Patton

A hilarious thriller that pits a CIA-trained assassin against a cross-dressing mafioso.

Henry and his wife, Frances, have gone bamboo - living an idyllic, tequila-drenched life as two of the Caribbean's most charming expatriates (and professional assassins). But when Charlie "Wagons" Iannello, a powerful capo with a heart of gold, is relocated to the island under the Federal Witness Protection Program, Henry and Frances' plan suddenly, dangerously falls apart. Now, despite the fact that Henry once tried to kill Charlie, the two join forces against the transvestite mob boss looking to ace Charlie, and the scene is set for an unpredictable tale of low life and high comedy.

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Great plot

Loved it and was intriguing and exciting . Had action and adventure, romance and crime drama.

Not bad

First book of Anthony's I have read. Pretty interesting. Kind of a look into something he was interested in. I think the writing was pretty deceng、 it was entertaining. Voice performance wasgood.

I loved it

I loved the book some parts are a bit slow and tedious but others are fast and awesome good listen

beautiful work by Burdain

A truly original thriller that isn't just a prequel to the next book in an endless series

"Rest in piss,"

Earlier this year, I read and very much enjoyed Anthony Bourdain's Bone in the throat, his first novel. This, the second, is also a madcap ride of slaughter and profanity set in small luxury Caribbean holiday resort where a crime boss, willing to give evidence against former colleagues, is being held in protective custody. And someone wants him dead. Not as much fun as the first book but, for fans of Anthony Bourdain, definitely worth a read.
Naration is well performed, with multiple character voices, by Chris Patton.

great for Bourdain fans

Not the best crime story in history, but if you love Tony and want to feel who he was trying to be before KC blew his world apart, this two part restaurant / mobster effort is worth the listen.

Big City Crime and Dash of the Tropical Life

Fun and exciting mob crime book with a tropical island setting. Bourdain drops the big apple kitchen tour and let's us peak into caribbean expat life. Still serving the story up heavily seasoned with sex and blood it will have you asking for seconds.

Don't Bother

while I'm sure it was intended, there are no interesting characters in this book. The plot is at first a bit childish and violent, and later utterly forgettable. stick to Bourdain's nonfiction.