The Fishermen and the Dragon: Fear, Greed, and a Fight for Justice on the Gulf Coast by Kirk Wallace Johnson

The Fishermen and the Dragon: Fear, Greed, and a Fight for Justice on the Gulf Coast

Kirk Wallace Johnson

379 pages first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

nonfiction history challenging informative medium-paced
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The Fishermen and the Dragon: Fear, Greed, and a Fight for Justice on the Gulf Coast by Kirk Wallace Johnson is a gripping and enlightening read that will resonate with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, courage, and the unyielding pursuit of justice, particularly those interested in themes of environmentalism, social justice, and the human cost of xenophobia and greed.

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A gripping, twisting account of a small town set on fire by hatred, xenophobia, and ecological disaster—a story that weaves together corporate malfeasance, a battle over shrinking natural resources, a turning point in the modern white supremacist ...

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4.28
based on 169 reviews

Moods

informative: 93%

challenging: 43%

dark: 43%

tense: 29%

sad: 25%

emotional: 22%

reflective: 20%

inspiring: 11%

hopeful: 9%

adventurous: 6%

mysterious: 2%


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73% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
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