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teresadawn's review against another edition
5.0
Shocking narrative non fiction!! The Sackler family is everything that is wrong with capitalist greed. It's infuriating that they accumulated billions of dollars while leaving a path of devastation. This book offers a lot of insight on the makings of the opiod crisis.
massmarketfiend's review against another edition
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5.0
first 5 star in a year and a half i think? extremely well written and researched. wow, what a frustrating group of people.
audragio's review against another edition
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5.0
deschatjes's review against another edition
4.0
A painful read as Keefe uncovers the history of the opioid crisis and the people that made it possible. The incredible callousness and what money and power can afford them in terms of immunity and protection of their wealth is just incredible.
Luckily the tide seems to have turned somewhat and their money seems to no longer buy them the prestige they crave.
If only the victims and their families could get their hands on the money plundered from the companies...
Luckily the tide seems to have turned somewhat and their money seems to no longer buy them the prestige they crave.
If only the victims and their families could get their hands on the money plundered from the companies...
stlkatiek's review against another edition
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4.0
This nonfiction account of the family behind the opioid crisis was both fascinating and devastating. It was well-researched but still maintained the human touch, although it was repetitive at times.
Read it because:
I've been on a nonfiction audio kick for a little while
Read it because:
I've been on a nonfiction audio kick for a little while
elysareadsitall's review against another edition
5.0
When someone asks why people are screaming "eat the rich," show them this book. Keefe does an excellent job breaking down the rise of the opioid crisis and the Sacklers' involvement in it. The book is written very well and a breeze to get through. I knew very little about how the opioid crisis, so I learned a lot. The story was interesting but also infuriating.
swally2005's review against another edition
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Patrick Radden Keefe does it again. I first came across his work with his book "Say Nothing," and was blown away by his investigative ability and his writing. This book is outstanding and infuriating at the same time. Like most people, I had no idea who the Sacklers were, even though I knew about Purdue Pharma and Oxy and its' role in the opioid crisis. The amount of corruption and greed that abounds through this family is unbelievable. Kudos to Patrick for not bowing to their demands and for putting this book out. My hope is that there will be continued publicity regarding this family and their evil deeds, and that someday it will be enough to put pressure on the appropriate authorities to hold them accountable with criminal charges. The Sacklers are drug pushing murderers with blood on their hands.