In the Hat

Rating:
Summary: captivating
Review: I just discovered this book and am blown away by the story and its realism. The writing is straightforward and direct. Martin really knows how to turn a phrase.

Rating:
Summary: Realistic and engrossing
Review: Martin has been there and knows how to write about prison life and ex-cons with style and humor.

Rating:
Summary: This book is lousy and unbelievable. Martin can't write.
Review: Martin writes like a third grader. his story is pointless, lacks energy, and is the product of a dull imagination. Why anyone thinks an ex-con is by nature a good storyteller is beyond me. Save your money.

Rating:
Summary: captivating
Review: Though I had enjoyed 'The Dishwasher', I had held off buying this book due to the descriptions I'd read (**-fightin'? who cares...). When I finally convinced myself to buy it, I became a total believer. Far better than his earlier works, "In the Hat" has movie material written all over it.

Raw, unremitting and expertly dealt, "In the Hat" is worth every penny.

Rating:
Summary: This is about as real as it gets.
Review: You want to know about prison life? This is a book that you "feel" is right about prisoners and their friends on the outside. The summary of this book does not do it justice. Dannie Martin knows how to tell a story and his characters are extremely well drawn. A great read.