A review by jamesmalik
The Border by Don Winslow

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 Don Winslow has constructed an epic saga of not just the story of a DEA agent or Druglords. But a whole continent stifled with war. Even if this was all fiction (WHICH IT ISN'T) he has still created something beautiful and horrifying. This last book hits harder because of how recent and close to the present it feels, some of the things that happen I recognize happening in my adult life.

All I have to say after reading this is: THE WAR ON DRUGS NEED TO END!!