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batnipples's review against another edition
5.0
Very frustrating, but important and relevant read! The author did so well writing this book about the struggles Puerto Rico faces with their colonial relationship with the United States. I felt so angry reading this and teared up in other parts. I recommend everyone read this.
jhanske's review against another edition
5.0
Everybody should read all of Naomi Klein's books. Her analysis and insight will permanently change your world view.
xread_write_repeatx's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
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Graphic: Colonisation
n0silla's review against another edition
5.0
I debated quoting a passage from this incredibly clear and incisive book (perhaps better described as a piece of very long-form journalism) for my review, but every word is worth quoting. This should be required reading for everyone--no, seriously. Everyone who anticipates being alive over the next few decades, as the effects of climate change grow more intense and markets deregulate and public goods are privatized, needs to read this. What's happening in Puerto Rico right now is uniquely significant in light of PR's long colonized history and their more recent struggles against austerity policy, as well as globally important for understanding what's really happening as the realities of climate change set in. Klein describes it as a race between "the speed of movements and the speed of capital." Read this book and decide for yourself which side you'd rather see win.
hurricanejoe's review against another edition
4.0
An incredibly important read that details the United States efforts to profit from the disaster created by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico last year. Even at only 80 short pages, this book packs a punch. By the end you'll realize a major failing of capitalism that isn't confined only to what is unfolding in Puerto Rico right now.
booksbeforeboys's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.0
rebecca76's review against another edition
4.0
A quick read addressing issues before and after the hurricane and the battle for paradise.