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The #1 New York Times bestseller: “It is the work of our greatest financial journalist, at the top of his game. And it’s essential reading.”―Graydon Carter, Vanity Fair
The real story of the crash began in bizarre feeder markets where the sun doesn’t shine and the SEC doesn’t dare, or bother, to tread: the bond and real estate derivative markets where geeks invent impenetrable securities to profit from the misery of lower- and middle-class Americans who can’t pay their debts. The smart people who understood what was or might be happening were paralyzed by hope and fear; in any case, they weren’t talking.
Michael Lewis creates a fresh, character-driven narrative brimming with indignation and dark humor, a fitting sequel to his #1 bestseller Liar’s Poker. Out of a handful of unlikely-really unlikely-heroes, Lewis fashions a story as compelling and unusual as any of his earlier bestsellers, proving yet again that he is the finest and funniest chronicler of our time.
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date : February 1, 2011
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 291 pages
ISBN-10 : 0393338827
ISBN-13 : 978-0393338829
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.3 inches
Book 2 of 2 : Liar’s Poker Series
Customers say
Customers find the book engaging and well-written, with a captivating story that provides insightful details about the financial situation. They appreciate how the author describes characters vividly and weaves them into the narrative, while the book’s humor and pithy metaphors add to its entertainment value. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it fast-paced while others consider it unfathomable. The book offers a detailed look into capitalist corruption, though opinions on this aspect are mixed.
