The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine Audiobook Review
The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine – An Audio Book Review
- Author: Michael Lewis
- Narrated by: Jesse Bogs
- Length: 9 hours and 27 minutes
- Unabridged
- Genre: Business/Historical Fiction
Download or CD available to BUY at Amazon.
The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine Audio Book Summary:
Michael Lewis turns in one of his best works to date and a perfect follow up to his previous work, Liar’s Poker. The story is based around the real-estate market and the people who went in and conquered a market that was, at the time, seemed to be only for small fries and not a solid big business industry. Lewis once again crafts a well told tale that is infused with his signature wit, dark humor and indignation.
Of the few who were able to understand the risk and rewards of the business, Lewis builds the story around this handful of unlikely heroes as they beat around the bush and tiptoe into a minefield of possible career suicide decisions and make it out as some of the biggest business men in history. This is the tale of a group of real Chicken Littles as they make one of the biggest high risk high rewards game in the history of American business.
One reason to listen:
Lewis is one of the best story tellers of this generation as he supersedes the old guard with his own brand of storytelling that combines grit and dark humor with a group of unlikely protagonists.
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Reactions:
“The Big Short is fast-paced, straightforward, conversational and salty–very much like his earlier works. Indeed, if you didn’t know Michael Lewis had written this book, you could probably guess it. It is easy reading and very hard to put down. In short (no pun), The Big Short doesn’t disappoint in being entertaining.” – AdamSmythe
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1CNIJUVB0JSEI/
“It’s appalling, but not much has changed. Most Wall Street CEOs who set a course for the iceberg remain in power today. The blind are still leading the blind. At any rate, as Lewis observes, they still can’t see things any better than a one-eyed former medical resident.” – Seth Hettena
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3CUT7OR5GXHUF/
“It’s witty, it’s snappy. Character descriptions and actions are delivered beautifully. Tremendous background information. An informative and delightful read. ” – James McDonald Smith
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“Great read and summed up why I left banking in the 80’s.” – David
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“I am truly glad that I read this book, and I do recommend it. However, as the pivotal work of evaluating the big picture of the crisis continues, the conclusion that Wall Street’s transition to a shareholder-owned entity was at the heart of the matter is quite lacking. Unfortunately, both evil and incompetence exist in all kinds of business structures.” – David Bahsen
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1B35UHUIMTS6F/
Score on Audible: 4.5 out of 5
Score on Amazon: 4.5 out of 5
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