logo

47 pages 1 hour read

Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Book Brief

logo
Sam Quinones

Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1990s-2000s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinones explores the rise of prescription opioids and black tar heroin, detailing how societal and medical changes combined with corporate greed to create a devastating drug crisis. The book uses profiles of individuals and communities to illustrate the human impact, from Portsmouth, Ohio, to Mexico's heroin traffickers, and the subsequent efforts to combat the epidemic. Topics include substance abuse, addiction, and resulting fatalities.

Informative

Dark

Unnerving

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.4

39,534 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Sam Quinones' Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic offers a thorough exploration of the opioid crisis, blending investigative journalism with personal stories. Praised for its detailed research and compelling narrative, critics note it occasionally overextends in scope. Overall, it’s a vital, engaging resource on a critical issue.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic?

Readers interested in investigative journalism and social issues would enjoy Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic. This book suits fans of Beth Macy's Dopesick and Johann Hari's Chasing the Scream, offering a detailed exploration of the opioid crisis with compelling narratives and in-depth analysis.

4.4

39,534 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1990s-2000s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Continue your reading experience

Subscribe now to unlock the rest of this Study Guide plus our full library, which features expert-written summaries and analyses of 8,000+ additional titles.