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L**N
So much fun
Not only is the story amazing (and true) but it is also written so well with a natural flow that makes this book a delight to read.
S**G
Outstanding read!
"American Kingpin" by Nick Bilton is a gripping and fascinating true story that reads like a thriller novel. The book tells the tale of Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the online drug marketplace Silk Road. Bilton's meticulous research and engaging writing style make it easy to become fully immersed in the story. The book is a wild ride, taking you from the depths of the dark web to the highest echelons of the DEA. With its themes of innovation, rebellion, and the blurred lines between good and evil, "American Kingpin" is a must-read for anyone interested in technology, crime, or human psychology. Overall, it's a captivating and thought-provoking page-turner that will keep you hooked until the very end!
L**S
Delusions
It is ironic that we can be deceived by our own intelligence and self-righteousness. Is it possible to equate libertarianism with an anti-government subtext and convince yourself that selling drugs, gun, poisons on the internet is a way of keeping our government at bay? How could Dread Pirate Roberts convince himself that using the internet to market illegal substances is a necessity for human freedom? This is where governments are necessary to oversee human vanity and self delusion. The book did a fine job in presenting human fallacy.
Y**N
could not put down this book that reads like a thriller novel
the story itself is sensational but bilton's writing amplifies it by orders of magnitude. really entertaining read. i couldn't put it down. probably my best book of the year.
H**Y
Fast, easy reading, fascinating story.
Fascinating story that's a fast, easy read. What more could you want in a book?
C**S
Absorbing Read - Fascinating Subject
I sort of stumbled upon this book while searching true crime, and boy am I glad I did. The dark web is something I've heard exists, but know nothing about it. The concept of The Silk Road is so simple, yet so completely illicit. The "Amazon of illegal drugs." That no one thought about it earlier than Ross Ulbricht is almost a bigger crime than what he did.This was an engrossing read. It is so well-written that I didn't want to put it down. It reminded me of the old Batman TV show from the '60s - how are they going to get out of this one?!? Ross dodged bullets in the form of investigations by no less than four different government agencies. On the other hand, I wondered how on Earth the likes of the FBI (the 'feebs') could possibly catch him since the TOR browser and Bitcoin are completely anonymous.The individual stories are fascinating also; from Ross himself (The Dread Pirate Roberts) to interesting profiles of a handful of the government agents trying to catch him. Sometimes you would start to feel bad for Ross, but then he'd do something awful like order a hit.I can't recommend this book highly enough. It is thorough, easy to read, and suspenseful. Too often, non-fiction writers forget that even non-fiction can be suspenseful and engaging. Not this time.
G**O
a little bit of a generic read, but absolutely fascinating.
The writing style and general feel makes this book read a little like a generic children’s book, but with more swearing. That being said, the story it tells is utterly fascinating and very well done. Would recommend it for anyone interested in learning about law enforcement or radicalism.
C**Y
great read
Outstanding read. It is amazing when a true story is crafted in the hands of a master storyteller. I hope you enjoy it.
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