The Asphalt Jungle by W. R. Burnett

This novel delves into the gritty underworld of urban crime, focusing on a meticulously planned jewelry heist that promises to be the ultimate payday for its diverse crew of small-time crooks and down-on-their-luck characters. However, as the operation unfolds, the group's carefully laid plans begin to unravel due to a mix of greed, betrayal, and the relentless pressure from law enforcement. Set against the backdrop of a bleak, post-war American city, the narrative explores themes of desperation, the elusive American dream, and the thin line between order and chaos in the pursuit of survival and redemption.

The 2095th greatest book of all time


Published
1949
Nationality
American
Type
Fiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
Unknown
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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