BLOW: How a Small-Town Boy Made $100 Million with the Medellin Cocaine Cartel and Lost It All
BLOW: How a Small-Town Boy Made $100 Million with the Medellin Cocaine Cartel and Lost It All
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001
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BetaBLOW: How a Small-Town Boy Made $100 Million with the Medellin Cocaine Cartel and Lost It All
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001311
Book • Nonfiction
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BiographyMassachusetts, Colombia • 1970s-1980s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
BLOW: How a Small-Town Boy Made $100 Million with the Medellin Cocaine Cartel and Lost It All by Bruce Porter chronicles the life of George Jung, who played a pivotal role in the U.S. cocaine trade during the 1970s and 1980s. The story covers his rise and fall, exploring the complexities and consequences of his involvement with the Medellin Cartel.
Mysterious
Dark
Gritty
Suspenseful
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
BLOW: How a Small-Town Boy Made $100 Million with the Medellin Cocaine Cartel and Lost It All by Bruce Porter captivates with its gripping narrative and intricate portrayal of the drug trade. Reviewers praise its thorough research and engaging storytelling but note the lack of deeper character exploration. The book offers both thrilling insights and a cautionary tale of ambition and downfall.
Who Should Read BLOW: How a Small-Town Boy Made $100 Million with the Medellin Cocaine Cartel and Lost It All?
A reader fascinated by true crime narratives and the gritty realities of the drug trade, akin to fans of Narcos and Wiseguy, would enjoy Bruce Porter's BLOW. This book appeals to those intrigued by dramatic rises and falls, providing a riveting, real-life account of ambition and downfall in the world of high-stakes crime.
3,124 ratings
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Book • Nonfiction
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BiographyMassachusetts, Colombia • 1970s-1980s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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