Nemesis : One Man and the Battle for Rio (CD-Audio)

from APopova

Stephanie Nolen's review of this book was a bit harsh, but I have to agree that it is somewhat disjointed and hard to make sense of who all the players are. I also read the reviews in The Telegraph and The Guardian, which are generally favourable or at least neutral. Having spent some time in Ipa...

from ohernaes

Nem ends up as Don of the Rocinha favela in Rio. In Misha Glenny's telling, Nem is more of a businessman than a criminal, and a provider of peace and prosperity, at least compared to other Dons. But several types of police, other gangs, and other dangers are always present in this corrupt world.

from zmagic69

Thank god for Book Depository. A fantastic introduction to life in the slums of Rio, and who controlled them. The story takes place inside the Rochina favela, in Rio, and the Don who ran it. The Don being a major drug dealer, with a baby face known as Nem. The story gives you a god introduction t...

from zmagic69

Thank god for Book Depository. A fantastic introduction to life in the slums of Rio, and who controlled them. The story takes place inside the Rochina favela, in Rio, and the Don who ran it. The Don being a major drug dealer, with a baby face known as Nem. The story gives you a god introduction t...