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Snowing in Bali
by
Kathryn Bonella (Goodreads Author)
It's snowing in Bali. Among Bali's drug dealers it's the code for a huge cocaine shipment having just landed. For the men who run the country's drug empires, it's time to get rich and party hard.
Snowing in Bali is the story of the drug trafficking and dealing scene that's made Bali one of the world's most important destinations in the global distribution of narcotics. With...more
Snowing in Bali is the story of the drug trafficking and dealing scene that's made Bali one of the world's most important destinations in the global distribution of narcotics. With...more
Paperback, 384 pages
Published
November 1st 2012
by Pan Macmillan Australia
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Snowing in Bali... what a read.
An insight into the inner workings of the illegal drug trade in one of the biggest drug capitals in the world.
A true story that is well paced, easy to follow and will have you hooked from the first few pages. The scene and character bios are very well written, with excellent descriptive content throughout the book.
Snowing In Bali is written using many references from people in the center of this crazy and bizarre underworld, the book also references credible curre...more
An insight into the inner workings of the illegal drug trade in one of the biggest drug capitals in the world.
A true story that is well paced, easy to follow and will have you hooked from the first few pages. The scene and character bios are very well written, with excellent descriptive content throughout the book.
Snowing In Bali is written using many references from people in the center of this crazy and bizarre underworld, the book also references credible curre...more
A great read, I've found it fascinating on how they could live with constant fears not to get busted - where was their conscious, I guess it's just like what some of the characters said in the book, it's a playground arena. There's some sadness too.
Looked at some, very familiar faces, until reached page 227, I recalled incident where I was one of the witnesses of the violence mentioned in the book. While I was standing in front of the club on Dhyana Pura street with an American friend. Jose &...more
Looked at some, very familiar faces, until reached page 227, I recalled incident where I was one of the witnesses of the violence mentioned in the book. While I was standing in front of the club on Dhyana Pura street with an American friend. Jose &...more
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Kathryn Bonella you strike again!
Another of your stories that make me feel like im a part of it all or even know the people and surroundings that you write about. I feel your stories - I become absorbed,addicted even! I dont want them to end..I want another chapter and then some.
You have a great style of writing - easy to understand. So informative and descriptive.
I just this morning finished reading my book "Snowing in Bali"...I didnt want it to end - i thnk i read the last page 5 times just s...more
Another of your stories that make me feel like im a part of it all or even know the people and surroundings that you write about. I feel your stories - I become absorbed,addicted even! I dont want them to end..I want another chapter and then some.
You have a great style of writing - easy to understand. So informative and descriptive.
I just this morning finished reading my book "Snowing in Bali"...I didnt want it to end - i thnk i read the last page 5 times just s...more
Interestingly I actually read this book before Hotel K and finished it within 3 days. I couldn't stop reading it and couldn't believe I actually reached the last page.
It gives an insight into the works of drug trafficking in the simplest ways. And how it got people started because of the seemingly easy ways to do it.
For the rich, it's like an exciting game where they can push their limits to challenge danger itself.
For the normal folks, it is the gateway or rather a lure to a lavish lifestyle...more
It gives an insight into the works of drug trafficking in the simplest ways. And how it got people started because of the seemingly easy ways to do it.
For the rich, it's like an exciting game where they can push their limits to challenge danger itself.
For the normal folks, it is the gateway or rather a lure to a lavish lifestyle...more
I have recently completed Snowing in Bali which I could not put down. I recently went to Bali and fell in love with the place as do many many others. This really exposed a side to Bali that I had only heard vague things about. It really gets you into the story and the characters within, Rafael plays a main role in this story and is charming and likeable and it makes you really see how they all got drawn in with the money and living the high life until it all comes crashing down around them. The...more
I bought this book because I'd read hotel kerobokan by the same author and absolutely loved that book. I heard the author on Kyle and Jackie O show this week and bought her new one straight away. If anything, this book is even better. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get an intimate - sometimes very sexual - (the orgy in the first chapter and more later are pretty in your face - its not for prudes)- at drug bosses in Bali and the great life they live but also it gives plenty of reasons why...more
You can't help but agree with the other reviews on how fantastic this book reads. How gripping, and how it draws you right into it's dark pages of the Bali underworld. The story is just magnetic and the characters are just so interesting, flashy and dangerous all at the same time. it's a remarkable piece by a prolific writer that you must read. In three words...A must buy! I highly recommend this book, it had me hooked from the very beginning. I am truly a fan
A very good book about drugs and how the different players are involved. Lots of first hand accounts and personal recollections. I really loved this book.
It's interesting to see how most people involved in dealing drugs won't stop. Even when they are caught they find ways of getting out of jail and continuing with their business.
It's interesting to see how most people involved in dealing drugs won't stop. Even when they are caught they find ways of getting out of jail and continuing with their business.
Truly shocking!! I was not prepared for what was inside the cover.. Kathryn Bonella takes her readers all the way from the Island of the gods to the seedy underside of tropical paradise. Totally captivating, brutally honest and very raw. A definate MUST READ I found it hard to put down!
A compelling book about the underworld in Bali. It really is an eye opener and so well written that it drags you in and keeps you reading until the final page. I didnt want it to finish. Am going to read hotel Kerobokan next by the same author. well done.
I don't read much but I couldn't put either of them(snowing in bali & hotel kerobokan) down they a unbelievable insight into the drug underworld and prison life.
very well written, you feel like your on the streets of bali with the people in the book.
very well written, you feel like your on the streets of bali with the people in the book.
Read whilst holidaying in Bali. I would take a gamble in saying that there is some element of alboration. But a easy holiday read. Stayed at the Padma hotel recently....now I'm wondering if our room was used for a drug storage.....
I absolutely love this book.! Loved Hotel K so I had to read this and it's fantastic! So interesting and that's coming from me who has never read any books before these two. Just love Kathryn Bonella's work! Just great :)
Loved Kerobokan and I am looking forward to reading this one. Not as good as her previous book. I would have liked to find out the effect Andre's choice of life style had on his family, and if the drug situation in Bali has changed since the time this book covered.
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Best book I have read in a long time. I would have given it 10 stars if I could. I only finished it on Monday and want to read it all over again. Read it people - you will not regret it!
Excellent awakening to what lies beneath the happy tropical facade of Bali. A great read (but can make you a bit paranoid if travelling in Asia at the same time!).
So I knew Bali had drugs. After reading this book I know drugs are Bali. Interesting read that gives insight into how drugs get into and out of Bali.
A good insight into the underworld in Bali!! I have been to this island 4 times and was surprised as to what this book revealed. But a good read
Best book ever. If any one is goin to Bali or has been to Bali IT IS A MUST READ must read must read must read
Loved it and am going to read Hotel Kerobokan this author next. I read nearly the whole book in one go.
Really insightful and interesting to the drug trade in Bali
Great book! Have always been curious about the dark side of beautiful bali! Almost makes me want to do a few cheeky runs!
Found the content became boring as was too much the same old same old!
riveting!!! A must read for anyone who has been to Bali.
Couldn't put this book down...just amazing how many people risk everything for money.
Mar 25, 2013
Melati Mekar senja
marked it as to-read
Very very sad story
Fascinating read, great interviews. Keen to read her other book now too.
what a read :0
I am such a HUGE fan of Kathryn Bonella!! This book gives the reader a fascinating insight into Bali's 'hidden drug world'. I have to say..... I know he was a bad dude; but I was completely captivated by the charismatic Rafael. A provocative and eye-opening read.
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May 23, 2013
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