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In “News of a Kidnapping” (ISBN: 9780241968697), edited by Jaithirth Rao with an introduction by Gurcharan Das, dive into the tumultuous world of Pablo Escobar. Explore the complex life of the drug lord, from his brutal reign over the MedellÃn cartel to his surprising acts of charity. Experience the gripping narrative of Escobar’s impact on Colombia and his clash with American authorities. Edited by Jaithirth Rao with introduction by Gurcharan Das and Chhaya Goswami.
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Vaibhav Soni –
A complex story that I appreciate. I would recommend this book. But I think it is sad overall.
Rishabh Sonker –
A compelling read about a dark period. Escobar’s complexities are well-explored, though sometimes the narrative felt a bit disjointed. Still worth reading.
Aditi –
It’s a complex story, and the book covers a lot of ground. Some sections were more engaging than others. An interesting read.
Debashish Dash –
This book was pretty good but it did jump around a lot. The writing was good.
Ankit Singh –
Disturbing but important. Shows the human cost of the drug war. The writing is good, but the subject matter can be heavy.
Bhavika Teesh Kumar Chanda –
A hard read, but overall informative and would read again.
Michael Harris Y –
I had to read this book for a class, and it was good, but not a story I enjoyed reading. Sad stuff.
Piyush Srivastava –
I liked the historical context but sometimes found it hard to follow all the names and dates. A good effort overall though.
Shubham Tripathi –
I learned a lot. The book is well-written and interesting. Pablo Escobar’s impact on Colombia is well explained.
Sahil Saini –
An eye-opening look at Pablo Escobar. It details his impact beyond just drug trafficking. Though dense at times, it is historically significant.
Navishek Bhatt –
The book is an exciting read about Pablo Escobar. I liked the insight on his complexity.
Ujjwal –
Great introduction by Gurcharan Das that frames the book well! It’s very informative and well written!
Aayush Kumar –
Gripping! The book really puts you in Colombia during Escobar’s reign. Some parts were slow, but overall a fascinating and disturbing account.
Krishnaprasad P G –
A solid exploration of Escobar’s duality. The book doesn’t shy away from the darkness, but also shows the man behind the monster.
Rahul Singh –
A detailed account of Escobar’s life and the chaos he created. Well-researched, but at times felt a little academic. I recommend it.
Ishaan Raghav –
Really interesting book about Pablo Escobar. The editor and introduction do a great job.
Hemant Kumar –
I was expecting more action. It dragged in places. Still, I learned a lot about the political climate. A mixed experience overall.
Joydeepa Nandy –
The book is great but needs to be edited better. Would recommend regardless!
Pritam Mandal –
A good read for those interested in the time period, but not for me.
Prasanta Basak –
The writing in some places can be confusing and hard to follow. I am still learning a lot from the book.
Nitesh Prasad Shail –
Well written book with excellent character development. Definitely worth reading.
Dhruv Kumar –
I was hooked from start to finish. This book had me on the edge of my seat.