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Blood Diamonds: Tracing the Deadly Path of the World's Most Precious Stones

Greg Campbell
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Blood Diamonds: Tracing the Deadly Path of the World's Most Precious Stones

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004

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Greg Campbell

Blood Diamonds: Tracing the Deadly Path of the World's Most Precious Stones

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

280

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Sierra Leone • 1990s

Topic
Military & War

Business & Economics

Politics & Government
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Blood Diamonds: Tracing the Deadly Path of the World's Most Precious Stones by Greg Campbell explores the journey of diamonds from war zones to global markets. It highlights how these gems finance conflicts and impact individuals involved, emphasizing the human cost behind the luxury. The book offers investigative insights into the complex global diamond trade network.

Informative

Dark

Unnerving

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,819 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Greg Campbell's Blood Diamonds: Tracing the Deadly Path of the World's Most Precious Stones is praised for its thorough research and gripping narrative. It effectively exposes the brutal realities behind the diamond industry, though some critiques suggest it lacks focus on potential solutions. Overall, it's a compelling yet distressing read about global injustice.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blood Diamonds: Tracing the Deadly Path of the World's Most Precious Stones?

Readers who enjoy Blood Diamonds by Greg Campbell are typically interested in social justice, global politics, and true crime. Similar audiences are drawn to Confessions of an Economic Hitman by John Perkins and King Leopold's Ghost by Adam Hochschild.

4.1

1,819 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

280

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Sierra Leone • 1990s

Topic
Military & War

Business & Economics

Politics & Government
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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