The Power of the Dog Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Don Winslow
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
882

The Power of the Dog by Don Winslow Book Summary

From the New York Times bestselling author, here is the first novel in the explosive Power of the Dog series—an action-filled look at the drug trade that takes you deep inside a world riddled with corruption, betrayal, and bloody revenge.

Book One of the Power of the Dog Series
 
Set about ten years prior to The Cartel, this gritty novel introduces a brilliant cast of characters. Art Keller is an obsessive DEA agent. The Barrera brothers are heirs to a drug empire. Nora Hayden is a jaded teenager who becomes a high-class hooker. Father Parada is a powerful and incorruptible Catholic priest. Callan is an Irish kid from Hell’s kitchen who grows up to be a merciless hit man. And they are all trapped in the world of the Mexican drug Federación. From the streets of New York City to Mexico City and Tijuana to the jungles of Central America, this is the war on drugs like you’ve never seen it.

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Book Name The Power of the Dog
Genre Mysteries & Thrillers
Published
Language English
E-Book Size 2 MB

The Power of the Dog (Don Winslow) Book Reviews 2024

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Excellent. Provides a great overview of the “war” on drugs.

Awesome!. Very believable and accurate. An astounding story that I’ve now read twice. And I never read books twice.

Best long story ever. This story was not what was e le Ted, it was, however, do much better. A distinctively enduring tale, and a most interesting, and at times thrilling, story. The mafia world, the drug wars world, the Mexican drug lords, the church, and the cops are rolled up into one fantastic story. Read it, all, you will enjoy the ride.

Excellent. Excellent book from the start!

.... Just the desc made me feel like this was the 2nd cartel book - Can't wait to read

Meh. If 50% was cut out, it would be pretty good. The core story is well done, and the author clearly knows how to write, but the long segues to nowhere are simply tedious, and in large parts read more like political manifestos. I simply lost interest and gave up at around the 75% mark.

Power of the Dog. Excellent read on every page. This is my first of Winslow, but not my last! He explores the wasted billions on a drug war that can’t be won!

Holy cow does the author get bogged down in details.. Slow read, insufferable details,

Ehhhh. This is trying to be an Ellroy novel. But it ain't. Do yourself a favor and read American Tabloid instead.

Power of Revenge aka Wow!. This was a great book about the War on Drugs, politics, fear, greed, and revenge. This book is almost a continuation of James Ellroy's Underworld Trilogy (American Tabloid, Cold Six Thousand, and Blood's a Rover.) This book is engrossing and is filled with very human characters that are not "good" or "bad." This book changed my view of the world & I imagine it would do the same for anyone not living in the world this book portrays. This is a book that I'll remember...

The power of the dog. Truly an epic read. You'll find yourself recruiting others to read it, it has so much to say you'll want others to also enjoy it. To me, that's one of the marks of greatness, that need to have others share in it. I admit, I've felt that way after almost all of his books

666. What a trip... Must read.

Great read!. Don Winslow has crafted one of the better books I have ever read. Power of the Dog is rich in detail. full of suspense, and moves quickly. The first time I read it, I felt chills run down my spine during some of the more suspensful scenes and upon re-reading it, I discovered new details evoking even stronger emotions. Winslow has also crafted a book that gives one powerful insight into todays headlines on the War on Drugs; his stories seem to predate what is happening now (and in recent history). Although somewhat violent at times, the book is wonderfully written and a powerful read.

P.U. Sensational

The fist but not the last. This is the first of Don Winslow boos I have read and it was a fantastic read. The description and narrative flows naturally and builds a real picture. The twits and turns and interlinked stories make it a real page turner.

An Important Book!. I should give this five stars, but frankly, I find Winslow's style a bit strenuous to read. Yes, it's a long book, and yes you need a spreadsheet to keep all the players straight, but I was okay with that. I am merely referring to his literary style. I enjoy reading, and I wish I could have enjoyed the story more than I did. It felt fractured. I don't know if I've ever read a book which changed scenes and omitted chapter breaks so often. Too many short sentences and short paragraphs. Toward the end, it evolved into a page-turner, but oh the work to keep everything in front of me! It's a great story. But if I had trouble with it, there are plenty of people who will never finish it.

Power of the Dog. This has been a very great read for me while i attended college. Has opened my eyes to the awful truth of the war on drugs. It has given me a inspiration to once again write. Its context is totally beleivable and the parallels are fantastic. I am excited to read the continuation of this book. Its awesome. The ending is even better then the beginning. Don Winslow has become my inspiration.

Powerful. This is a wonderfully written book. Winslow at his best. Great characters that are complex, flawed and in context...totally believable. Parallels actual events. Excellent!

Don Winslow is one of the best. His books take you on a trip well worth taking.

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Summary of The Power of the Dog by Don Winslow

The The Power of the Dog book written by Don Winslow was published on 26 April 2005, Tuesday in the Mysteries & Thrillers category. A total of 882 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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