Mike Papantonio

Law and Addiction

Briar's Reviews

Law and Addiction by Mike Papantonio is a unique read that dives into the corruption of the opioid epidemic.

Through the eyes of an attorney, we see the world falling apart due to the extreme decisions about wildly corrosive medication. The opioid epidemic is a truly interesting topic to talk about in a book. Everyone knows about it yet it is somehow a very touchy topic. Almost everyone I know is aware of someone who suffers from addictions, normally due to opioids. Having a book address these issues and dive into such a sensitive topic was truly intriguing.

All Jake wants is for someone to pay for the loss of his brother, and he goes to extreme lengths to reach this goal. This book takes a unique look at the problem, through the legal side of things. The book moves fast, it has twists and turns to keep you hooked and it really makes you think. When you sue big pharma companies, life isn't going to be easy for you. The dynamics that go on behind the scenes is wild and scary and thrilling. 

I will admit that this is not my typical go to book. I like reaching out and taking chances with books that don't fit into my normal romance, YA and children's novel explorations. This book was a real treat! I didn't enjoy it as much as I would if I liked this genre. I can only imagine a fan of crime thrillers getting their hands on this book because they will be totally enchanted by it. Mike has a fulfilling writing style that really makes you think. 

My biggest highlight of the book was the term "Zombieland". My city has an opioid problem and it does indeed feel like you are in Zombieland if you come across certain individuals. It's scary, and everyone has had the same idea as Jake. If only someone would go after the big pharma companies that don't try to help the problem. But that's ethics and greed for you. Ethics doesn't always win.

Overall, this book felt very real, really intense and totally brutal. It's thrilling and addicting and deals with real problems. I truly respect Mike Papantonio for writing this book. It's a real gem!

Four out of five stars!

I received a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.