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A Thug's Guide to Literature

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A tech prodigy born into organized crime builds a billion-dollar empire to escape his family name. He is lonely—until a woman who sees him not as a genius or a gangster's son accidentally waltzes into his world, making life feel interesting.

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A Thug's Guide to Literature Reviews

★★★★☆4.2·10 reviews

CaseyCliff

★★★★★·4 weeks ago

The dramatic beats in A Thug's Guide to Literature are edited with confidence.

Lena_Twist

★★★★★·3 weeks ago

A Thug's Guide to Literature is put together with more care than I expected.

JulesBinge

★★★★☆·1 month ago

A Thug's Guide to Literature is a good quick watch, especially if you like direct conflict.

CaseyCliff — ★★★★★

The dramatic beats in A Thug's Guide to Literature are edited with confidence.

Lena_Twist — ★★★★★

A Thug's Guide to Literature is put together with more care than I expected.

JulesBinge — ★★★★☆

A Thug's Guide to Literature is a good quick watch, especially if you like direct conflict.

Lena_NoSpoilers — ★★★★☆

I liked A Thug's Guide to Literature, but a couple of turns arrived faster than I expected.

HarperView — ★★★★☆

The middle of A Thug's Guide to Literature could be tighter, though the hook is solid.

Avery_NoSpoilers — ★★★★★

A Thug's Guide to Literature has enough polish to make the drama feel bigger.

AlexAfterDark — ★★★☆☆

A Thug's Guide to Literature is decent for a short break.

Lena_NextEp — ★★★★☆

A Thug's Guide to Literature gives just enough to keep the next episode tempting.

ChloeChecksIn — ★★★★☆

A Thug's Guide to Literature has enough good moments to carry the weaker ones.

Avery_NextEp — ★★★★☆

A Thug's Guide to Literature keeps the action readable and the emotions clear.

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