The Velocity of Money: A Novel of Wall Street

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Summary: The technical depth of Clancy, a Jance-like plot - very good
Review: If you don't think the market can ever crash again, this book is not only entertaining, but it is also exceptionally educational in a not-too-painful way. The reality of the world's interlocked financial system is almost as bad as the "bad guys" in this financial thriller. With the exception of wanting to kill the occasional roadblock in the path to their financial profits, the bad guys in this book seem to think - and act - a lot like any other aggressive group of traders. So when young Wall St. attorney Rick Hansen takes over a job where his predecessor was mysteriously killed, and gets sucked into the complexities of the trading jungle, you're not sure if the system will topple over on its own, or with a little help from a criminal conspiracy using the latest super-computers and software wizardy. Even if you've never traded an option in your life, this is definitely a must read - like the early Paul Erdman (Crash of '79, etc.) novels.

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Summary: Technical and Thrilling
Review: If you like Wall Street and financial intrigue, you will love this book. The real beauty of it, however, is that you don't need to be a stock broker or lawyer to follow the story. Thrills galore!

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Summary: A Really Fine Read!!!
Review: If you like Wall Street and financial intrigue, you will love this book. The real beauty of it, however, is that you don't need to be a stock broker or lawyer to follow the story. Thrills galore!

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Summary: Recommended for all Wall Streeters
Review: The villain is modeled on Marc Rich; coincidentally I read it and started corresponding with the author just a week before Clinton pardoned Rich. A great anthropological study of the trading subsculture at the end of the 20th century. Very good, and especially great if you're an in-house counsel at a major house who works with derivatives.

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Summary: Recommended for all Wall Streeters
Review: The villain is modeled on Marc Rich; coincidentally I read it and started corresponding with the author just a week before Clinton pardoned Rich. A great anthropological study of the trading subsculture at the end of the 20th century. Very good, and especially great if you're an in-house counsel at a major house who works with derivatives.

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Summary: Predictable but well paced
Review: This book is a wonderful read from beginning to end...enjoyed it immensely.