Dopeworld

by Niko Vorobyov
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Good Books rating 4.5
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  • ID: 2846
  • Added: 2025-10-16
  • Updated: 2025-10-16
  • ISBN: 9781529378047
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2019-07-25
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Dopeworld is a bold and intoxicating journey into the world of drugs, offering unparalleled access to drug lords, cartel leaders, street dealers, and government officials. Author Niko Vorobyov traces the emergence of psychoactive substances and our intimate relationship with them, from ecstasy in London to opium in Tehran. This book is not just a piece of reportage but also a perverse travelogue that reveals how drug use is deeply embedded in our history and lives. With echoes of Gomorrah and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Dopeworld examines every angle of the drug war, providing a brilliant and enlightening perspective on a global phenomenon. The book combines gripping storytelling with in-depth investigative journalism, offering a comprehensive look at the drug trade and its impact on societies around the world. Vorobyov's firsthand accounts and interviews with key figures in the drug world provide a unique and often shocking insight into the realities of the drug trade. Whether you're interested in the history of drugs, the politics of the drug war, or the personal stories of those involved, Dopeworld offers a compelling and thought-provoking read.

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We The Citizens · 2023-07-28
enlightening 4.50

The book highlights the vast disconnect between those in the illicit drug trade and those on death row in Singapore. It provides a stark look at the realities of the global drug trade.

This review discusses how Dopeworld brings to light the stark realities of the global drug trade, particularly highlighting the disconnect between those involved in the trade and those facing severe consequences. The reviewer emphasizes the book's ability to make the reader aware of the social and economic divides that perpetuate the drug trade. It's a sobering read that challenges the reader's perspective on drug use and its global impact.

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    Niko Vorobyov's Dopeworld brings home just how far removed from the centres of the illicit drug trade people on death row in Singapore are.

    The book is a stark reminder of the stark realities of the global drug trade.

    Dopeworld is a sobering read that challenges the reader's perspective on drug use and its global impact.

Bernie Gourley · Bernie Gourley · 2020-06-24
fascinating 4.50

This book is a fun and fascinating look at the narco-world, offering a mix of education and horror. The reviewer highly recommends it.

Bernie Gourley found Dopeworld to be an intriguing and educational journey through the narco-world. They were both fascinated and horrified by the insights provided, making it a compelling read. Gourley highly recommends the book for its unique perspective and the way it blends personal experiences with historical facts. It's a book that will leave you thinking long after you've turned the last page.

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    This book was a fun and fascinating look at the narco-world.

    I was intrigued, educated, and sometimes horrified by what I learned.

    I'd highly recommend it.

The Independent · 2019-07-26
persuasive 4.50

The book argues that the right to legally consume drugs is a major civil rights movement of our age. It's a persuasive exploration of the narcotics world.

The Independent's review highlights Dopeworld as a fascinating exploration of the narcotics world, making some persuasive arguments about the right to legally consume drugs. The reviewer appreciates the book's bold stance on a controversial topic and its ability to present a compelling case. It's a thought-provoking read that challenges societal norms and encourages readers to reconsider their views on drug use and civil rights.

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    The right to legally consume drugs, Niko Vorobyov argues towards the end of this book, is one of the major civil rights movements of our age.

    Dopeworld is a fascinating exploration of the narcotics world.

    It makes some persuasive arguments about the right to legally consume drugs.

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