Gomorrah

by Roberto Saviano
Gomorrah cover
Good Books rating 4.0
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  • Added: 2025-09-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-10
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The StoryGraph · 2025-09-21
great 3.50

This is a great tale, but the lyrical language can make it difficult to follow the narrative. The book is filled with run-on sentences and complex descriptions.

The reviewer acknowledges that the book is a great tale but notes that the lyrical language can make it difficult to follow the narrative. They highlight the presence of run-on sentences and complex descriptions, which can be challenging for some readers. Despite these challenges, the reviewer appreciates the book's unique storytelling style and the depth of its descriptions. They also note that the book's emotional power and impact are significant, making it a memorable read.

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    This is a great tale, but the lyrical language can make it difficult to follow along with the narrative.

    Saviano is a comma queen and run-on sentences abound as the narrative unfolds.

    The book has a colour, noise and emotional power in its descriptions that had a huge impact.

Handful of Dust · 2019-06-22
brutal 4.00

This book is a brutal account of the ruthless business of the Camorra, filled with unforgettable characters. The narrative is intense and gripping throughout.

The reviewer describes this book as a brutal account of the ruthless business of the Camorra, filled with unforgettable characters. They note that the narrative is intense and gripping throughout, providing a stark look at the realities of organized crime. The reviewer appreciates the book's ability to bring to life the brutal world of the Camorra, making it a compelling read. They also highlight the book's poetic language, which adds a unique layer to the storytelling.

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    Gomorrah is a brutal account of a brutal business populated by unbelievably ruthless characters who are all real!

    In the lands of the Camorrah, there is no glamour in this book.

    A book that can be both poetic and intensely gripping.

The New York Times · 2007-11-25
crushing 4.50

This book is a powerful blend of economic analysis and social history, offering a crushing testimonial on the impact of organized crime. It stands as one of the most significant works to emerge from Italy in recent years.

The reviewer highlights that this book is a powerful blend of economic analysis and social history, offering a crushing testimonial on the impact of organized crime. They emphasize its significance as one of the most important works to come out of Italy in years. The book's gripping narrative and detailed descriptions provide a stark look at the realities of life under the rule of the Camorra. The reviewer appreciates the book's ability to create a public sense of the importance of legality and justice.

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    Part economic analysis, part social history, part cri de coeur, this crushing testimonial is the most important book to come out of Italy in years.

    The book has a colour, noise and emotional power in its descriptions that had a huge impact.

    It stands as one of the most significant works to emerge from Italy in recent years.

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