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A funny memoir of Michael Lewis’s years as a bond salesman at Salomon Brothers
1989Fast paceLight
What it is about
Michael Lewis describes his time at the Wall Street firm Salomon Brothers in the 1980s. He tells the story of the bond-trading culture, its excesses and the traders. The book was a surprise bestseller.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like finance stories.
What you will get
The author meant it as a warning but many readers saw it as a guide.
Liar's Poker Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Wall Street · Memoir · 1980s
Length
249 pages · ≈ 7 h
More about this book
Characters
Michael Lewis and his Salomon colleagues.
Setting
Salomon Brothers in the 1980s.
What makes it different
A humorous first-hand account of Wall Street.
Feel
Funny, sharp and gossipy.
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