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All the Pieces Matter

The Inside Story of The Wire®

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All the Pieces Matter

Written by: Jonathan Abrams
Narrated by: Jonathan Abrams, January LaVoy, Prentice Onayemi, Arthur Bishop
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The definitive oral history of the iconic and beloved TV show The Wire, as told by the actors, writers, directors, and others involved in its creation.

Since its final episode aired in 2008, HBO's acclaimed crime drama The Wire has only become more popular and influential. The issues it tackled, from the failures of the drug war and criminal justice system to systemic bias in law enforcement and other social institutions, have become more urgent and central to the national conversation. The show's actors, such as Idris Elba, Dominic West, and Michael B. Jordan, have gone on to become major stars. Its creators and writers, including David Simon and Richard Price, have developed dedicated cult followings of their own. Universities use the show to teach everything from film theory to criminal justice to sociology. Politicians and activists reference it when discussing policy. When critics compile lists of the Greatest TV Shows of All Time, The Wire routinely takes the top spot. It is arguably one of the great works of art America has produced in the 20th century.

But while there has been a great deal of critical analysis of the show and its themes, until now there has never been a definitive, behind-the-scenes take on how it came to be made. With unparalleled access to all the key actors and writers involved in its creation, Jonathan Abrams tells the astonishing, compelling, and complete account of The Wire, from its inception and creation through its end and powerful legacy. Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Popular Culture Social Sciences Celebrity Entertainment Crime
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While reminiscing can be greatly overrated, this book selves deep into the process of making a great show with the people involved in it. Greatly appreciated.

Wonderful storytelling

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Like a 40 degree day!

It’s a stellar book about the making of The Wire.

Even as in-depth as it is I could have stood for it to be twice as long.

Only problem is the author reading the narration himself, he’s got a weak audiobook voice.

Would have been awesome if they got some of the actors from the show to do the voice work for the book.

Also it’s annoying how every actor is introduced by their full character name. And just say “Idris Elba - Stringer Bell”. Has to say “Idris Elba - Russell “Stringer” Bell. Just wastes time, really.

Still, as a fan of The Wire since 2009, I loved this book!

A Must-Have For Any Natural Po-lice or Fans of The Wire

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