{"product_id":"9780141043531","title":"The Big Short","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Big Short\u003c\/strong\u003e by Michael Lewis is a compelling exploration of the 2008 financial crisis, delving into the intricate and often perplexing world of finance. Through a masterful blend of storytelling and insightful analysis, Lewis unveils the events leading up to the collapse of the housing market and exposes the systemic failures that allowed it to happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the narrative are a group of unconventional investors who identified the impending disaster and sought to profit from it. Lewis introduces us to a cast of characters, including hedge fund managers and analysts, who dared to challenge the prevailing wisdom of the time. Their journey is both riveting and cautionary, highlighting the greed, corruption, and blind optimism that characterised a pivotal moment in economic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Readers Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders are drawn to Lewis's sharp wit and ability to simplify complex financial concepts without sacrificing depth. The book is not merely a recounting of events but a profound analysis of human behaviour in the face of crisis. Lewis’s engaging prose makes the intricacies of finance accessible to all, turning a daunting subject into an enthralling read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThose interested in finance and economics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy true stories with a dramatic edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFans of Lewis’s other works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eMoneyball\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Blind Side\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A gripping tale of the financial crisis that reads like a thriller.\" – The Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56258307293516,"sku":"9780141043531","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780141043531_9c4a9225-7380-4fe6-9e8f-1c4a09c1f2fa.webp?v=1765944666","url":"https:\/\/foxandfablebooksellers.com\/fr-eu\/products\/9780141043531","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}