FROM AMAZON: The mind-blowing true story of Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel beyond their portrayal on Netflix.
Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar was a devoted family man and a psychopathic killer; a terrible enemy, yet a wonderful friend. While donating millions to the poor, he bombed and tortured his enemies – some had their eyeballs removed with hot spoons. Through ruthless cunning and America’s insatiable appetite for cocaine, he became a multi-billionaire, who lived in a $100-million house with its own zoo.
PABLO ESCOBAR: BEYOND NARCOS demolishes the standard good versus evil telling of Pablo’s story. The authorities were not hunting Pablo down to stop his cocaine business. They were taking over it.
Shaun Attwood’s WAR ON DRUGS SERIES – PABLO ESCOBAR, AMERICAN MADE, WE ARE BEING LIED TO and THE CALI CARTEL – are harrowing, action-packed and interlinked true stories that demonstrate the devastating consequences of drug prohibition.
Pablo Escobar: Beyond Narcos by Shaun Attwood – A Book Review
Pablo Escobar: Beyond Narcos is a 2016 book by Shaun Attwood that provides a comprehensive and well-researched account of the life and times of Pablo Escobar, the Colombian drug lord who was once one of the richest and most powerful men in the world.
The book goes beyond the popular portrayal of Escobar as a ruthless gangster, and instead explores the complex and contradictory nature of his character. Attwood shows how Escobar was both a devoted family man and a psychopathic killer, a generous philanthropist and a brutal terrorist.
He also examines the role of the United States government in Escobar’s rise and fall, and argues that the War on Drugs has done more to harm Colombia and other countries than to stop the flow of drugs into the United States.
The book is well-written and engaging, and it provides a wealth of new information about Escobar and the Colombian drug trade. It is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the full story of one of the most notorious criminals of our time.
Here are some of the things I liked about Pablo Escobar: Beyond Narcos:
- It is well-researched and informative. Attwood has interviewed many people who knew Escobar personally, including his family members, associates, and enemies. He has also consulted a wide range of documents and sources.
- The book is well-written and engaging. Attwood tells Escobar’s story in a clear and concise way, and he does a good job of explaining the complex political and economic situation in Colombia during the time when Escobar was active.
- The book provides a balanced and nuanced view of Escobar. Attwood does not shy away from showing the dark side of Escobar’s character, but he also shows that Escobar was a complex and contradictory individual.
Here are some of the things I didn’t like about Pablo Escobar: Beyond Narcos:
- The book can be a bit dense and slow-paced at times. Attwood provides a lot of detail about the Colombian drug trade and the political situation in Colombia, which can be overwhelming for some readers.
- The book is also quite critical of the United States government and its role in the War on Drugs. Some readers may find this to be a bit too biased.
Overall, I thought Pablo Escobar: Beyond Narcos was an excellent book. It is a well-researched, well-written, and informative account of the life and times of one of the most notorious criminals of our time. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning more about Pablo Escobar or the Colombian drug trade.
My Goodreads Review:
Pablo Escobar: Beyond Narcos by Shaun AttwoodMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
The book is a well-researched and informative biography of the Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar, providing a balanced and nuanced view of his complex and contradictory character.
The author’s biography of Pablo Escobar is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the life and times of one of the most notorious criminals of our time.
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