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3.5★
This is a great read for anyone who has ever casually wondered how Venezuela got into its modern predicament, but never took the time to look into it further. The translators have done a good job too.
Although I was engrossed in the book from start to finish, during the first half I found myself pondering whether it was really a memoir, as it was so heavy on the history, politics and economics, with comparatively scant personal/family detail. But I'm glad I pushed through, because all of tha ...more
This is a great read for anyone who has ever casually wondered how Venezuela got into its modern predicament, but never took the time to look into it further. The translators have done a good job too.
Although I was engrossed in the book from start to finish, during the first half I found myself pondering whether it was really a memoir, as it was so heavy on the history, politics and economics, with comparatively scant personal/family detail. But I'm glad I pushed through, because all of tha ...more
Oct 28, 2023
Teelei
marked it as to-read
