Fell deep into a 70s crime novel binge and man… these books are different. Raw, unapologetic, and full of hard truths about life, struggle, and survival. If you're a man trying to level up, gain wisdom, or just want real storytelling—these are essential:
- No Beast So Fierce – Edward Bunker (10/10)
- Hard Rain Falling – Don Carpenter (9.5/10)
- The Friends of Eddie Coyle – George V. Higgins (9.5/10)
- Dead City – Shane Stevens (criminally slept on)
These aren’t just stories—they’re survival manuals wrapped in pulp. Any other fans of this era? Drop your favorite 70s grit in the comments.
by sheltonhilovebooks
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Level up?
Why’d you make the same post twice using two almost identically named accounts?
Manly recommendations from a manly man who complains about having female bosses. on reddit.
What manner of fresh hell is this? Don’t tell me what to put in the comments