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lovelyday2day's review against another edition
Wow. Really feels like fiction or Succession but unfortunately is not. Very long and detailed but hard to put down. Amid the horrifying greed there were moments of inspiration (Nan Goldin) and humor (some of the corporate moments and ridiculous quirks)
marisatn's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.25
Late to the party on this one, but daaaaaamn. It’s no surprise that corporations care more about $$ than people, but it was shocking just how much the Sacklers and Purdue Pharma pushed oxycontin when they knew the devastating effects it was having all over the country. Infuriating how money trumps all in our society.
I’m generally not a huge non-fiction reader, but this one had me all in from the start. Well worth reading!
I’m generally not a huge non-fiction reader, but this one had me all in from the start. Well worth reading!
jorganicklee's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.0
The author masterfully weaves together the intricate and often hidden threads of the Sackler dynasty’s association with Purdue Pharma, painting a vivid picture of ambition, influence, and the pursuit of profit. The book is particularly enthralling as it uncovers the layers of complexity surrounding the family’s role in the development and aggressive marketing of OxyContin, a drug at the heart of the opioid crisis.
What makes this book so engaging is not just the depth of information but also the storytelling prowess of Keefe, who manages to turn a historical account into a page-turner. The narrative is both enlightening and infuriating, as it exposes the systemic failures that allowed the opioid epidemic to burgeon.
kgentry4's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
4.0
This was a wild ride. I knew nothing going into it, but was really drawn in by the story of these three generations and how absolutely terrible they are.
And man, they are despicable.
And man, they are despicable.