Nicholas Tecosky's narration shares the youthful character of the subjects in this audiobook, but, fortunately, it betrays none of their exhaustion. In this heroic feat of journalism, author Kevin Roose shadowed eight young financiers' beginning careers in the meat grinder of the financial industry. But there are no wolves on this Wall Street--only ambitious and hard-working 20-somethings made to work obscene hours doing largely unfulfilling work that makes them question why they went into finance in the first place. Roose's portrait is sympathetic but never naïve. Tecosky's voice is not particularly warm, but that actually makes it a good fit for the smart but conflicted characters who lose a piece of their humanity in this cautionary tale.
Pub Date: Feb. 18, 2014
Duration: 7 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781478925422
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
The readers can't compensate for the unbearably pompous prose style of this extended parable about corporate politics and strategy.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
An essential overview of the strengths and hazards of capitalism and how it might be harnessed for good.
Jackson’s nuanced analysis of capitalism’s relentless power is well served by narrator Eddie Lopez’s pleasing and intelligent vocal interpretations. Listening is immensely rewarding, thanks to Lopez’s flawless enunciation and nuanced phrasing combined with what sounds like a deep understanding of the material. In this richly detailed history, an economic historian explains how capitalism’s ascendence from the 1500s to the early 20th century was sparked by technological innovations, politics, and the invention of money. It was also fueled throughout its development by humanity’s unstoppable drive to acquire, accumulate, and compete. The author’s fascinating research explains how untethered capitalism has fomented class conflicts, environmental degradation, and human rights abuses.
An essential overview of the strengths and hazards of capitalism and how it might be harnessed for good.Pub Date: March 31, 2026
Duration: 9 hrs, 16 mins
DD ISBN: 9781696622974
Publisher: Kalorama
Review Posted Online: yesterday
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