What to Read After Watching Narcos: Hotel Scarface
As per my introduction, I thought I would begin with one of the books that furthered my understanding of American drug policy as it is today- or, more specifically, a book that can help those of us not in our 50's understand the violence and political upheaval that would lead to the notorious War on Drugs! If you haven't already seen Narcos, I would highly suggest it - though be warned, there is quite a big of violence. While it is a dramatized account of what happened in Colombia in the 70's, it does quite a good job of sticking to the truth (for the most part). The first two seasons of the show tell the story of Pablo Escobar, the notorious drug kingpin who built an empire through the cocaine trade, as well as the American agents who were tasked with bringing him down. The third season focuses on the events that occurred after his death: namely, the rise of the Cali Cartel. Before digging into Narcos: Mexico - which focuses on illegal drug trafficking in Mexico - ...