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Przemytnik Doskonały. Jak Transportować Tony Kokainy I żyć Szczęśliwie (2009)

by Luca Rastello(Favorite Author)

3.35 of 5 Votes: 5

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Czarne

review 1: A fascinating subject matter, but either not written well, or translated poorly.There's a slightly condescending tone to the whole book, for us plebs who live outside this rarified world.It's a mix of bizarre smuggling tales interspersed with cod psychology and philosophy.A quick read, but left me with a whole lot more questions. On second thoughts it's a drug dealers dream: give you a taste of what you want and leave you wanting more...
review 2: Ah yes, the criminal underworld, the underground economy, the black market - whatever you want to call it, we all know it's there but aside from what we see in movies, we don't really know a whole lot of details. For those looking to a get a brief glimpse in to what goes on "down there", this is the book for you. To... moreld by an anonymous insider aptly named "Mr. Market", "I Am the Market" is told through a series of stories that starts in the early days of the cocaine trade and goes straight through to its current incarnation. The "5 Easy Steps" relate to how the market has changed throughout the years and how the "narcos" continue to re-invent themselves, and smuggling strategies that can be totally mind blowing at times. Many of the stories are fascinating as they teach us about territorial disputes in S. America, how the smugglers live at home and abroad, and some tragic stories of narcos that simply went too far. Real estate, prostitution, Italian shoes, murder and corruption are all common themes. Most narratives are filled with exciting visuals and witty remarks, while some lag or seem without context. My favorite parts are the detailed explanations of smuggling tons of cocaine in the modern world. Packing cocoa powder in to high end Italian marble or complex electrical wires is truly an art form that takes a high degree of skill, craftsmanship and perhaps even some genius. The effects of the cocaine trade can seemingly be felt in every corner of the world. It keeps governments in power, plays a role in geo-politics and single-handedly fuels the luxury goods industry. While most of us will never feel the adrenaline and joy that comes with successfully shipping thousands of kilos to Amsterdam or hopping between 5-star hotels using numerous passports, in a way we can be thankful. You don't have to read the book to know how most of the stories end - in a jail cell. And in Mexico, that is never a good thing. -JRS less

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