A review by marinalikeaboatyard
The Invisible Hook: The Hidden Economics of Pirates by Peter T. Leeson

adventurous funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Econ 101 through the lens of piracy - a fun read, and super interesting. It’s rare to read a book and feel the author’s passion and joy emanating from the pages, but that’s what I felt in this book. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence, War, Death, Blood, Gore, Racism, Rape, Gun violence, Alcohol, Slavery, and Torture

Has a really interesting section about the racial makeup of pirate ships and the statistics around black and white pirates. I found the exploration of race in this context to be respectful and straightforward, and doesn’t sugarcoat anything but does present an alternative perspective than what we are typically shown.