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I read Mrs. Vallejo’s book in one sitting; she describes a realistic thin historical slice in an eyewitness account of the cocaine trade in Colombia and its master distributor of all times. At sixty-eight, I find myself observing the demographic expansion and, also, the use of recreational drugs in a world full of fantasy and noise; there’s no end to it as reality gets ignored more and more. And also with great poignancy, Virginia Vallejo points out the philosophical weakness we all carry for corruption. For those interested in the history of the drug trade and the region, this is a must read. CAYETANO
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Amando a Pablo, Odiando a Escobar by Virginia Vallejo
ba729, January 11, 2010
I read Mrs. Vallejo’s book in one sitting; she describes a realistic thin historical slice in an eyewitness account of the cocaine trade in Colombia and its master distributor of all times. At sixty-eight, I find myself observing the demographic expansion and, also, the use of recreational drugs in a world full of fantasy and noise; there’s no end to it as reality gets ignored more and more. And also with great poignancy, Virginia Vallejo points out the philosophical weakness we all carry for corruption. For those interested in the history of the drug trade and the region, this is a must read. CAYETANO(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)