44 pages 1 hour read

Michael Lewis

The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Big Short by Michael Lewis receives praise for its engaging storytelling and detailed explanation of the 2008 financial crisis. Reviewers admire Lewis's ability to clarify complex financial concepts and maintain reader interest. Some critique the book for its strong character focus, potentially overshadowing broader economic analyses. Overall, it's informative and gripping.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Big Short?

A reader who enjoys The Big Short by Michael Lewis is typically interested in finance, economics, and real-world narratives about risk. Fans of Too Big to Fail by Andrew Ross Sorkin and Flash Boys by Michael Lewis would find this book appealing due to its insightful, engaging exploration of the 2008 financial crisis and the individuals who predicted it.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Business / Economics
History: World
Finance / Money / Wealth
Themes
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt
Society: Economics
Genre
Journalism
Biography