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The Spider Network: The Wild Story of a Math Genius, a Gang of Backstabbing Bankers, and One of the Greatest Scams in Financial History

David Enrich
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The Spider Network: The Wild Story of a Math Genius, a Gang of Backstabbing Bankers, and One of the Greatest Scams in Financial History

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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David Enrich

The Spider Network: The Wild Story of a Math Genius, a Gang of Backstabbing Bankers, and One of the Greatest Scams in Financial History

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Biography
Setting

Global • 2000s-2010s

Topic
Business & Economics

World History

Finance
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Spider Network by David Enrich explores the true story of a math genius and a group of bankers involved in a major financial scam manipulating the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The narrative reveals the complexities of the scandal, the participants' motivations, and the impact on global finance, highlighting personal and systemic vulnerabilities.

Informative

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

8,472 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Spider Network by David Enrich is praised for its gripping narrative and in-depth exploration of the LIBOR scandal. The book's engaging storytelling brings complex financial concepts to life. Some reviews note that it can be dense at times, but overall, it offers a compelling insight into financial corruption and the intricacies of global banking.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Spider Network: The Wild Story of a Math Genius, a Gang of Backstabbing Bankers, and One of the Greatest Scams in Financial History?

A reader interested in The Spider Network enjoys gripping financial thrillers and real-life scandals. Fans of Michael Lewis's The Big Short or Bethany McLean's The Smartest Guys in the Room will appreciate its detailed exploration of financial deceit and intricate storytelling.

4.2

8,472 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Biography
Setting

Global • 2000s-2010s

Topic
Business & Economics

World History

Finance
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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