The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron
The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004440
Book • Nonfiction
Houston, Texas • 1990s-2000s
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron by Peter Elkind and Bethany McLean examines Enron's dramatic growth and eventual collapse, revealing the flawed leadership and unethical practices behind the energy company's downfall. The book provides insights into the complexities and consequences of corporate corruption.
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The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron by Peter Elkind and Bethany McLean is widely praised for its meticulous research and engaging narrative style. While some readers found the financial jargon complex, the book's in-depth analysis and compelling storytelling effectively illuminate Enron's dramatic collapse and corporate malfeasance.
Who Should Read The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron?
Ideal readers for The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron are those interested in corporate scandals, business ethics, and financial history. Comparable to readers of Michael Lewis's The Big Short or John Carreyrou's Bad Blood, they appreciate detailed investigative journalism and complex financial narratives.
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Book • Nonfiction
Houston, Texas • 1990s-2000s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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