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1 author picked The Last Kilo as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

One of the best books I’ve read on the drug trade. This book examines how Cuban organized crime was in some respects like the Mafia, how it achieved dominance in cocaine by corruption as well by violence. A fantastic book!

I found that the narrative drew me in, as English always does in his books, as he provided fascinating portraits of the major characters.

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