Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions
Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Brief
Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2002272
Biography • Nonfiction
Las Vegas, Nevada • 1990s
2002
Adult
18+ years
1100L
Super Short Summary
Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions by Ben Mezrich follows Kevin Lewis and other MIT students who form a blackjack team utilizing advanced card-counting techniques to win large sums in Las Vegas casinos, leading to escalating tension, internal conflicts, and various challenges as they navigate the risks and rewards of their illicit gambling enterprise.
Suspenseful
Adventurous
Informative
Exciting
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Ben Mezrich's Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions offers a thrilling account of ingenuity and high-stakes gambling. Praised for its engaging narrative and vivid portrayal of the students' exploits, it captivates readers. However, some criticize the book for dramatization and factual inaccuracies. Overall, it's an entertaining read with a few drawbacks.
Who Should Read Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions?
A reader who enjoys Bringing Down the House by Ben Mezrich is likely captivated by true stories of high-stakes gambling, intelligence, and strategy. Fans of Michael Lewis's Liar's Poker or Mark Bowden's Bringing the Heat will appreciate the thrilling narrative and insight into the world of casino blackjack and deception.
27,026 ratings
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Biography • Nonfiction
Las Vegas, Nevada • 1990s
2002
Adult
18+ years
1100L
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