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jayseewhy's review against another edition
3.0
As books on the GFC go, this wasn't too bad. I feel like it would make for a decent movie.
eiridium's review against another edition
5.0
A superb read. Thick, think novel like form, but gripping and approachable. The three interspersed biographical narratives blend well and approach collapse from unique perspectives. Michael Lewis is a skillful writer and now must put his two other books on my must read list.
supermdguy's review against another edition
funny
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Great read, made a complex news item very understandable
jsilverman84's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun read. I learned a lot, however, I am left feeling that it is missing some of the wonkish rigor that a first pass at the economic history of the 2008 recession might include. I would love to follow up with a drier version of the same story with more historical context.
njdarkish's review against another edition
4.0
Very informative, but the reality of all that happened is infuriating.
gayatriii's review against another edition
4.0
Super compelling read, even for someone who didn't quite understand it all. I had to google a lot of terms for the book to make sense, and often just skipped over a few concepts altogether hoping they wouldn't be crucial to the narrative. Despite all that, it is deeply insightful and shocks you into realising that the great recession wasn't just the making of a few million greedy American home-owners (which is what I believed until now). Must read for everyone, definite must read if you understand financial jargon.
gemblebeeb's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
Did I enjoy it? Yes!
Did I understand it? Almost!
Will have to re-listen again soon. See if I get more second time around.
Did I understand it? Almost!
Will have to re-listen again soon. See if I get more second time around.
kivt's review against another edition
5.0
this is some of the best writing i’ve read in a long time.