Roberto Saviano

Born in 1979 robertosaviano.it @robertosaviano
Crime
  • Roberto Saviano is an Italian writer and journalist known for his fearless reporting on organized crime.

  • His 2006 bestseller, Gomorrah, exposed the inner workings of the Camorra, a powerful Neapolitan mafia-like organization.

  • Saviano's writing style combines prose and news reporting to vividly narrate the Camorra's territory and business connections.

  • His work has gained international attention and acclaim, but it has also put his life in danger.

  • Since the publication of Gomorrah, Saviano has been living under police protection due to death threats from the mafia.

  • Despite the risks, he continues to write and speak out against organized crime, using his platform to shed light on its societal impact.

Books by Roberto Saviano