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A Narco History: How the United States and Mexico Jointly Created the "Mexican Drug War" by Mike Wallace, Carmen Boullosa

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1.75

 A bit more detailed and factual, but leaves a lot of holes overall. 
American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century by Maureen Callahan

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2.0

Started out amazing; detailed, well laid out - however, fell off a cliff in the 3rd act...
Don't Call It a Cult: The Shocking Story of Keith Raniere and the Women of Nxivm by Sarah Berman

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3.25

 Intriguing, biased at many points, but as the investigative reporter originally assigned to the case the author has many insights that may not be possible otherwise. 
Gulag: A History by Anne Applebaum

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informative slow-paced

4.25

 An extremely thorough and detailed history of the Soviet Gulag system. Very educational. 
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75