Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe

Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

Patrick Radden Keefe

560 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

nonfiction biography business health history true crime dark informative medium-paced
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Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe is a gripping and informative read that is a perfect fit for readers who are fascinated by true stories of power, corruption, and the dark side of American history, particularly those interested in the opioid crisis, corporate greed, and the impact of wealth and privilege on society.

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The Sackler name adorns the walls of many storied institutions--Harvard, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Oxford, the Louvre. They are one of the richest families in the world, known for their lavish donations to the arts and the sciences. The sour...

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informative: 96%

dark: 55%

challenging: 40%

sad: 33%

reflective: 27%

emotional: 20%

tense: 14%

mysterious: 2%

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