A review by ktcarlston
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe

5.0

Some have criticized the early Sackler part of the book but I was here for it. I found it so intriguing and satisfying. When the family was likened to the horrible family in "Succession" I could not stop nodding in agreement to the empty room. But all that being said - I read a review where someone said that in essence - while the Sackler family took advantage of the legal and regulatory system the bankruptcy rules, corporate liability protections, and the lack of fair wealth taxation is what is really to blame - the fact that we allow corporations to do this is a damning part of the society that we have created. So depressing and interesting at the same time. Highly recommend.