Escape from Alcatraz

Obviously coming into a book called ‘Escape from Alcatraz’, one expects that most – if not all – of it will be about those guys who actually escaped from Alcatraz and how they did it. But clearly there wasn’t enough material in the actual escape storyline to merit a whole book. Those events take up......more

A terrific way to follow up the fantastic Alcatraz tour --buy a copy of J. Campbell Bruce's classic right there in the gift shop and read it on the flight home. A fascinating account that's truly tough to put down.......more

the title is a bit misleading as the titular escape is only the last 50 pages of the book but it's still a great read about the history of the prison and the horrors of the mid-century federal prison system. quick read and very interesting i'd recommend......more

The eternal quest between the man and the walls,not so impressive,however it has it's own taste, cinematically,it may be considered as a prelude to Shawshank Redemption,although the latter is far more better in almost all aspects,,,......more

I've wanted to read this book ever since a visit to Alcatraz several years ago. It was detailed, engaging, and dark.......more