A review by quetzalquill
Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire by Jonathan M. Katz

informative reflective medium-paced

3.0

Strong critique of American imperialism, but the attempt to weave together the biography of Butler, the history of the places he was stationed, and the author's travel stories didn't land with me. At times I was a bit bored, especially by the details of marine life and activity, and the history recaps felt rushed and were difficult to follow without more context.