Narcoland by Anabel Hernández
I read Hernandez's book Narcoland shortly after taking a trip to Mexico. I
wasn’t in the Narcoland area, but it was interesting to learn more about this
aspect of Mexico’s history. I’m also a fan of Narcos, and reading about these
cartels was interesting. I recognized some of the events and stories from the
show, and if anything, Hernandez’s book emphasizes how dangerous it is to
report on the cartels. The one thing I found difficult about this book,
however, was keeping the characters and players straight. There were so many
different individuals involved, and I found it hard to keep track of who was
who at times. I didn’t find this book as engaging as some other books about the
drug trade like Bowden’s Killing Pablo or Quinones’s Dreamland,
which takes place more in America. Yet, it does provide important perspective
on the cartels and how they have significantly impacted politics and daily life
in Mexico.
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