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In the episode, Will Sommer highlighted the title as a vivid history of organized crime and the seedy characters that shaped New York over the centuries. He framed it as a worthwhile read for listeners interested in the city's darker past, recommending it as a solid choice. The overall tone was enthusiastic and the book was presented as highly recommended.
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Will Sommer concluded his recommendations with Lucy Sante's Low Life, describing it as a history of organized crime in New York.
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And then finally, I would say Lucy Sante's book Low Life about the history of organized crime and kind of skeezy characters in New York over the centuries is always a good one to visit.