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The Laundrymen : Inside the World's Third Largest Business

Jeffrey Robinson
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The Laundrymen : Inside the World's Third Largest Business

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

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Jeffrey Robinson

The Laundrymen : Inside the World's Third Largest Business

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

436

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Global • 1990s

Topic
Business & Economics

Politics & Government

World History
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Laundrymen: Inside the World's Third Largest Business by Jeffrey Robinson investigates global money laundering practices, detailing how criminals exploit financial systems to hide illicit funds. The book exposes intricate laundering techniques and highlights the significant impact on economies and law enforcement efforts worldwide, emphasizing the scale and complexity of this clandestine industry.

Informative

Mysterious

Unnerving

Dark

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

368 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Laundrymen: Inside the World's Third Largest Business by Jeffrey Robinson is praised for its detailed exploration of money laundering, shedding light on its complex global networks. Readers find it insightful and well-researched. However, some criticize it for being dense and overwhelming with information. Overall, it stands as an informative yet occasionally challenging read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Laundrymen : Inside the World's Third Largest Business?

Readers fascinated by financial crime and global economics will relish The Laundrymen by Jeffrey Robinson. It's ideal for those interested in money laundering, akin to fans of Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis and The Panama Papers by Frederik Obermaier.

4.0

368 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

436

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Global • 1990s

Topic
Business & Economics

Politics & Government

World History
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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