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A selective and insightful look into the minds of a relative few contrarian investors leading up to the financial crises of 2008. It's a good synopsis of the greedy and heedless culture that existed with the big investment banks and rating agencies. Lewis weaves an entertaining tale that is told with literary flair and that will keep you riveted.
Rich and elegant writing, insightful and alluring character development. An, often overlooked, engaging and fulfilling read that leaves you wanting more!
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The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis
John Goldsmith, January 19, 2012
A selective and insightful look into the minds of a relative few contrarian investors leading up to the financial crises of 2008. It's a good synopsis of the greedy and heedless culture that existed with the big investment banks and rating agencies. Lewis weaves an entertaining tale that is told with literary flair and that will keep you riveted.Aloft by Chang-Rae Lee
John Goldsmith, January 1, 2010
Rich and elegant writing, insightful and alluring character development. An, often overlooked, engaging and fulfilling read that leaves you wanting more!