41 pages 1 hour read

Michael Lewis

The Fifth Risk

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Michael Lewis' The Fifth Risk is celebrated for its insightful examination of the U.S. government's inner workings, highlighting essential but often overlooked departments. Critics commend Lewis' engaging narrative style and his ability to make complex topics accessible. However, some readers feel the book lacks depth in exploring solutions to the highlighted issues.

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Who Should Read The Fifth Risk?

Fans of The Big Short and Moneyball seeking an incisive exploration of governmental complexities will relish Michael Lewis's The Fifth Risk. Ideal for readers intrigued by the inner workings of bureaucratic systems, it offers a gripping narrative akin to the journalistic depth found in Bob Woodward's works.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Politics / Government
History: U.S.
Themes
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Society: Politics & Government
Natural World: Climate