The story centers on , an amoral Italian aristocrat and race car driver who enjoys an extravagant lifestyle funded by a Sicilian Mafia don. In exchange for this luxury, Cardinali serves as a cold-blooded hitman.
Before Patrick Bateman in American Psycho , before Tom Ripley, there was Cesare Cardinali. Robbins pioneered the trope of the psychopath who doesn't look like a monster. He wears a tailored suit, speaks five languages, and orders the hit on his best friend without finishing his wine. For writers and fans of dark thrillers, Stiletto is a masterclass in "show, don't tell." stiletto harold robbins pdf
Stiletto is worth reading for three reasons: The story centers on , an amoral Italian
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