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Conspiracy of Fools

Kurt Eichenwald
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Conspiracy of Fools

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005

Book Brief

Kurt Eichenwald

Conspiracy of Fools

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

784

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Conspiracy of Fools by Kurt Eichenwald explores the catastrophic downfall of Enron, once celebrated as "America's Most Innovative Company," through organized accounting fraud spearheaded by Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fastow and supported by top executives, resulting in immense financial loss, job terminations, and a major scandal. The book includes discussions of deceptive business practices and substantial financial losses.

Informative

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.4

7,173 ratings

83%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kurt Eichenwald's Conspiracy of Fools offers a meticulous and gripping account of the Enron scandal, praised for its thorough research and engaging storytelling. Critics commend its accessibility and depth, though some find it dense and overwhelming in detail. Overall, it provides a compelling chronicle of corporate corruption.

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Who Should Read Conspiracy of Fools?

Readers with a keen interest in corporate scandals, financial intrigue, and investigative journalism will enjoy Conspiracy of Fools by Kurt Eichenwald. Fans of books like Too Big to Fail by Andrew Ross Sorkin and The Smartest Guys in the Room by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind will find this compelling narrative on the Enron scandal particularly engaging.

4.4

7,173 ratings

83%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

784

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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