A jaw-dropping end section documents how much of this fiction is based on real people and facts. The pleasures of Mr. Moore’s tale extend all the way to its final footnotes.
A mind-expanding historical thriller about the mysterious powers of money, the lies worth telling to defeat evil, and a hidden war that shaped the modern world.
A painless tutorial in economic theory, with vigorous debates about the value of the dollar versus sterling ... The characters are fascinating ... There’s a mystery about a displaced paper clip and a threat with an unloaded pistol, but little else titillates the senses. Still, the story flows well and will hold readers’ attention.
Flat ... Despite attempts to enliven the plot with snappy prose... Moore too often gets bogged down by extended discussions of the intricacies of international currency exchange and other financial matters.
