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paola_mobileread's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great book - the writing style is dry, which is fine for what is a terrifying description of Camorra and organised crime in modern day Italy. It covers the new Camorra and the new business lines it is entering, expanding internationally to extend its reach to an extent that is mindboggling.
Saviano shows us how it permeates everyday life, how a certain life style can become something to aspire to for children who do not expect to live beyond 30 and discuss as a matter of fact which type of violent death is more desirable (shot in teh face, if you ask).
A must read.
Saviano shows us how it permeates everyday life, how a certain life style can become something to aspire to for children who do not expect to live beyond 30 and discuss as a matter of fact which type of violent death is more desirable (shot in teh face, if you ask).
A must read.
bigbookbabe's review
3.5
(read for class) i was a little more intrigued by the earlier chapters where it felt like saviano was actually experiencing life in naples (i.e. when he helped unload boxes), but it felt more like random names being thrown around as he grew to be an observer
ellies_92's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Saviano ci lascia un'eredità incommensurabile, che paga tuttora a caro prezzo. È un uragano, un turbine, opprimente... insomma un libro che sconvolge e che non permette di guardare più il mondo con lo stesso sguardo. Tutti in Italia dovrebbero leggerlo una volta nella vita, la realtà fa molta più paura della fiction.
Non do 5 stelle solo perché non sono riuscita a familiarizzare con molti nomi, il ritmo serrato di Saviano e il fatto che questi nomi io non li conoscessi prima a volte mi hanno dato l'impressione che fossero messi lì un po' a "lista della spesa" e avrei voluto invece approfondire oltre per comprendere meglio tutte le sfumature.
Non do 5 stelle solo perché non sono riuscita a familiarizzare con molti nomi, il ritmo serrato di Saviano e il fatto che questi nomi io non li conoscessi prima a volte mi hanno dato l'impressione che fossero messi lì un po' a "lista della spesa" e avrei voluto invece approfondire oltre per comprendere meglio tutte le sfumature.
caramay's review against another edition
DNF @ 52%
Too heavy handed on details of isolated scenarios which felt like a slog to get through. This, in turn, affected pacing. Can go days without picking it up or not wanting to pick it up. Nothing up to the moment I chose to DNF is memorable.
Too heavy handed on details of isolated scenarios which felt like a slog to get through. This, in turn, affected pacing. Can go days without picking it up or not wanting to pick it up. Nothing up to the moment I chose to DNF is memorable.
chrisb85's review against another edition
5.0
After visiting Naples I was intrigued by the dark underbelly off this great city. The book did not disappointed also great to read along side watching the TV series gommorah well worth a read .
mizzbooks_'s review against another edition
2.0
I couldn’t finish it for the life of me omg. This book is A LOT and it’s not fiction so if you’re in the mood to actually study and learn this is for you, otherwise put it down and choose another story