Let’s Do Lunch

by Georgia Levy
Let’s Do Lunch cover
Good Books rating 4.25
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  • ID: 1060
  • Added: 2025-09-24
  • Updated: 2025-09-24
  • Reviews: 2
Reviews
goodreads.com · Unknown · 2025-10-02
heartwarming 4.50

The reviewer found the book to be a delightful and heartwarming read, highlighting the importance of friendship and community. They appreciated the charming characters and the uplifting message, making it a perfect book for those seeking a feel-good story.

The reviewer was thoroughly charmed by the book's portrayal of friendship and community. They found the characters to be endearing and relatable, making the story both engaging and heartwarming. The reviewer particularly enjoyed the uplifting message and the way the book emphasized the importance of connection and support among friends. They felt that the book was a perfect choice for anyone looking for a feel-good read that leaves a lasting impression. The reviewer also noted that the book's setting and descriptions added to its overall appeal, making it a delightful escape from everyday life.

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    The characters are so well-written and relatable, making it easy to become invested in their stories.

    The book's message about the importance of friendship and community is both timely and heartwarming.

    The setting and descriptions are beautifully done, adding to the overall charm of the story.

georgialevy.com · Unknown · 2025-10-02
engrossing 4.00

The book provides an engrossing true crime account of the cocaine empire built by Willy Falcon and Los Muchachos, highlighting the pernicious effects of the drug war on the United States. It offers a vivid portrayal of the traffickers' operations and the transformation of Miami.

T.J. English's book delves into the history of Los Muchachos, the group responsible for perfecting cocaine importation. The narrative is based primarily on interviews with Willy Falcon, the charismatic founder of the group, who recently finished a 27-year sentence. The book captures the sleazy ambiance of the traffickers' glory years and law enforcement's efforts to comprehend an enterprise that transformed Miami. It provides a rueful undertone of how perniciously the drug war affected the United States, offering a vivid portrayal of the traffickers' operations and the broader impact on society.

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    Engrossing true crime, with a rueful undertone of how perniciously the drug war affected the United States.

    The Narcosphere is not a physical place; it is a realm of operation, and a state of mind. It spans sovereign boundaries, physical space, borders, and political jurisdictions.

    what had started as an effort to assist those who hoped to kill the bearded dictator and liberate Cuba was about to become the white powder avalanche that changed America.

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