ZeroZeroZero Paperback – August 30, 2016

I suppose one can criticize the book for being a bit unwieldy. I could also take issue with Saviano's overarching theme that cocaine is what makes the world (economic and otherwise) go 'round, as that's clearly an overstatement. However, I still think it's one of the best books I've read in some time and presents a rare glimpse into the world of international narco trafficking. It should be nearly impossible to have anything but great respect for Saviano's willingness to go deeply into worlds few others have ever been brave enough to enter, and to do so to such an extent that he himself has become a target of those he writes about. I can't imagine this book has lightened that personal load any. Perhaps the most effective thing "Zero Zero Zero" adds to the discussion of this subject is the way in which various organized crime groups have partnered (not always successfully or without bloodshed, of course) to make the cocaine trade increasingly efficient over time. There are great books on the rise of cartels in Latin America and others (including one Saviano wrote himself) on Italian organized crime, as well as groups from other parts of the world. I'm not sure there is another book in recent years which connects the dots between them the way this one does, however, and ultimately that's probably its greatest contribution to the discussion.

Wow, this book is rich with information that I haven’t seen before. It is a little refreshing to learn and heard those stories. How little did I know that cocaine is really basically penetrating the entire lives of everybody! I think the author hit many right bells about the people who revolve around the cocaine industry. This is good because I’m seeing many aspects coming out from this book. My only disappointment would be near the end! Where things seem to be more murky and good enough to wrap the book up. Don’t do that…finish it elegantly! Also, I don’t think the author ever mentioned that if he already came out of hiding from all those threats?

What I like is the breadth, depth and scalding truth of this work of magnitude. I like the brilliant depictions of the historic figures who include so many who are captured in all their gruesome , deathly real death-dealings and strangely, life struggles that capture one's attention and interest m even when sympathy is impossible. I like the detailed historical sweep and tie-ins with eras of recent and occasionally even ancient history. I like the individuals being shown in their relational family framework, and as they as they evolve, or at times entropize, in their larger cross-cultural identities, some of which involve geographically diverse aliases and disguises. What I do not like are the young people's foolish and uncontrasted , anti-capitalist politics that are shallow and basically unbalanced and mis-ascribed condemnation screeds of a misunderstood economic system mixed up with a political, criminal, philosophical and historical catastrophe that is causative by itself and by the low expectations for human potential that characterize much of the millennial writings by young people indoctrinated rather than educated and enlightened by their studies. I doubt very much that we can change the situation that has caused this incrredibly brave young man's exile from the country he loves most and from a life he had only begun to live when he made the choice to make a difference through the pen instead of the sword. But somehow in here too, I wonder how personal is his appreciation of the poison of cocaine and wther or not he has an exual knowledge of healig and rcovery and sublimation, for he has a vast knowledge of nihilis, injustice, and the worst kinds pf hman savagery. One thing for sure. The wirter-researcher-hero's life he leads is not one of the millions wasted.

This is a gripping ride that opens your eyes to those who wield true power in this world. It is not for the faint hearted or for those who wish to exist within the safe little bubble we believe to be reality. It is gruesome and gut retching in the descriptions of how despicably the monsters, that the war on drags has created, operate. Reading this book is as addictive as it's subject matter and at times is not a pleasant experience. You'll finish it to find that it touched the inner core of your being and you will never look at the world in the same way again. It'll give you the drive that no self help book could ever achieve.

Buena relación calidad precio del material.Buen libro para ayudar a entender el fenómeno del narcotráfico

For those who trust everything their government tells them, this book will be an "eye-opener". For those who pay even slightest attention to economic and political goings on, this book, once again, will confirm their suspicions that our entire financial system has become corrupt to the core. As much as I would love to see full legalisation of all narcotics, and end to mass criminality in our society, this is hardly going to happen for as long as we have welfare state. I wish the writer many years of health and prosperity, and look forward to his next book. I wholeheartedly recommend you read his book entitled Gomorrah (as well as his other works).

This is a very good book well written and well placed it is a frightening glimpse into a world thankfully most of us never see but very sad because it will never change to much money involved and too many powerful people.

Libro intatto e perfetto. Peccato che l'ho preso in inglese e l'ho restituito. Arrivato in 12 ore. Grande Amazon

It revealed a dark side to drug trafficking which was compelling to read. It was a philosophical interpretation of this hidden world, that should not be dismissed.The hope in the end was to be more informed as a reader and to suggest ideas for reform, which was insightful. 5 stars on originality.