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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Zero Zero Zero by Roberto Saviano, read by Paul Michael.

From the international bestselling author of Gomorrah, this searing exposé of dirty money and the drug trade reveals how they are at the heart of our lives, our economy, and our world.

'The most important book of the year ... Here it is, laid bare: cartel as corporation, corporation as cartel; cocaine as pure capitalism ... Saviano realises the brutal truth: that to understand narco-traffic is to understand the modern world ... it is revolutionary' Ed Vulliamy, Observer

'A dense, dazzling, dizzying narrative about the terrifying violence of the cocaine trade, but also the vast, unassailable reach of it' Rose George, Independent

'A tremendously gripping work of reportage' Ian Thomson, Evening Standard

'Italy's bravest investigative writer ... must-read nonfiction' GQ

'Impassioned, remarkable' Misha Glenny, Financial Times

'After reading Saviano, it becomes impossible to see Italy, and the global market, in the same way again' The New York Times

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Critic reviews

Impassioned . . . a literary style that switches from vivid descriptions of human depravity to a philosophical consideration of the meaning of violence in the modern world. (Misha Glenny)
A dense, dazzling, dizzying narrative about the terrifying violence of the cocaine trade, but also the vast, unassailable reach of it. (Independent)
Vivid . . . lands a resounding thump to the solar plexus
A powerful work of reportage . . . it goes to the heart of the financial sector's dependence on drug capital and its depredations (Ian Thomson)
Intriguing . . . grimly absorbing . . . a tremendously gripping work of reportage (Ian Thomson)
After reading Saviano, it becomes impossible to see Italy, and the global market, in the same way again.
Saviano is a blazingly vivid and courageous writer.
Saviano has an astonishing ability to write luminously yet subtly about terrible things.
A national hero.
Brave and passionate
All stars
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This book is a fascinating look inside a business that breeds corruption and horror in many societies from the poor producers to the victims in the production cycle. Not a recommended read for anybody fighting addictions and Thier own demons.

Fascinating read into a hidden business world.

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Great listen/read.
Forensic, interesting and very well told.
Great narration too.
Highly recommend this book !

Fascinating and very well narrated

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Saviano is known for laying it on the line. This book is a testament to a man who believes we should try to understand the uncomfortable. Great content, affecting delivery, superb audiobook

A deep dive into a world you don’t want to believe in...

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A collection of stories some interlinking, interesting and raw. Narrator is up and down, sometimes really good and other times just sounds like a wise guy. Good and factual.

Good

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very detailed exploration which those seeking a more casual overview might find too in-depth. well read and chapters on Russia and the conclusion being very good indeed.

Good examination of the black economy.

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