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The Snakehead: An Epic Tale of the Chinatown Underworld and the American Dream,Used
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In this thrilling panorama of reallife events, the bestselling author of Empire of Pain investigates a secret world run by a surprising criminal: a charismatic middleaged grandmother, who from a tiny noodle shop in New York?s Chinatown managed a multimillion dollar business smuggling people.?Reads like a mashup of The Godfather and Chinatown, complete with gun battles, a ruthless kingpin and a mountain of cash. Except that it?s all true.? TimeKeefe reveals the inner workings of Sister Ping?s complex empire and recounts the decadelong FBI investigation that eventually brought her down. He follows an often incompetent and sometimes corrupt INS as it pursues desperate immigrants risking everything to come to America, and along the way, he paints a stunning portrait of a generation of illegal immigrants and the intricate underground economy that sustains and exploits them. Grand in scope yet propulsive in narrative force, The Snakehead is both a kaleidoscopic crime story and a brilliant exploration of the ironies of immigration in America.
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- Q: What is 'The Snakehead' about? A: 'The Snakehead' is a non-fiction book by Patrick Radden Keefe that explores the criminal activities of a woman known as Sister Ping, who ran a human smuggling operation from her noodle shop in New York's Chinatown. The book details the FBI's investigation into her empire and the stories of the immigrants involved.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Snakehead'? A: The author of 'The Snakehead' is Patrick Radden Keefe, a bestselling writer known for his investigative journalism and compelling storytelling.
- Q: When was 'The Snakehead' published? A: 'The Snakehead' was published on July 27, 2010.
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Snakehead'? A: 'The Snakehead' falls into the category of non-fiction, specifically focusing on crime, immigration, and the underworld.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Snakehead' have? A: 'The Snakehead' contains a total of 414 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Snakehead'? A: 'The Snakehead' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Snakehead' suitable for readers interested in immigration issues? A: Yes, 'The Snakehead' provides a deep insight into immigration issues, particularly the experiences of illegal immigrants and the complexities of the underground economy.
- Q: What are some themes explored in 'The Snakehead'? A: 'The Snakehead' explores themes such as crime, the American Dream, the struggles of immigrants, and the complexities of law enforcement.
- Q: Is 'The Snakehead' based on true events? A: Yes, 'The Snakehead' is based on real-life events and provides a factual account of the criminal activities surrounding human smuggling in America.
- Q: What makes 'The Snakehead' a compelling read? A: 'The Snakehead' is compelling due to its thrilling narrative style, detailed investigative research, and the dramatic real-life characters it portrays, including Sister Ping.