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Gomorrah

Roberto Saviano
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Gomorrah

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

Book Brief

Roberto Saviano

Gomorrah

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Naples, Italy • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

23,034 ratings

66%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Gomorrah?

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.

4.0

23,034 ratings

66%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Naples, Italy • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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