Gomorrah
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
320
Book • Nonfiction
Naples, Italy • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Gomorrah by Roberto Saviano exposes the control and influence of the Camorra, a Neapolitan crime organization, on Italy and beyond. Through firsthand accounts and investigative journalism, Saviano details the relationship between the Camorra, the economy, and politics, emphasizing their global reach in markets like fashion, waste management, and drugs. The book highlights the pervasive impact of organized crime on society, including environmental and public health issues, such as illegal waste disposal.
Dark
Gritty
Unnerving
Informative
Challenging
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Roberto Saviano's Gomorrah offers a gripping, raw insight into the workings of the Camorra, impressing with meticulous research and powerful narrative. Praised for its unflinching honesty, it exposes disturbing realities but may overwhelm some readers with its intense brutality and dense details. Overall, a riveting yet challenging read that leaves a lasting impact.
A reader who would enjoy Gomorrah by Roberto Saviano is interested in investigative journalism, true crime, and the socio-economic impacts of organized crime. Fans of Hell's Angels by Hunter S. Thompson or Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt will find this book compelling.
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320
Book • Nonfiction
Naples, Italy • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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