51 pages 1 hour read

Beth Macy

Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Beth Macy's Dopesick receives praise for its thorough research and compassionate depiction of the opioid crisis in America, focusing on personal stories and systemic issues. Critics highlight its compelling narrative and informative nature. However, some find it overly dense with statistics, which may overwhelm casual readers. Overall, it is an impactful and eye-opening read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dopesick?

A reader who would enjoy Dopesick by Beth Macy is deeply interested in contemporary social issues, particularly the opioid crisis in America. Fans of Evicted by Matthew Desmond or Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance will appreciate Macy's investigative journalism and empathetic storytelling, which illuminate the human side of this epidemic.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Politics / Government
Science / Nature
Themes
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Society: Economics
Society: Politics & Government