Funk Rating: 9 out of 10
This is an older find -- written in 1985, and it's an absolutely fabulous tale of greed, media, family politics of the rich, capitalism, etc. Given that it was written 25 years ago, I was shocked at how appropriate and pointed the narrative still was even today.
Characters are very well done, the plotline gets a little tripped up here and there but is super. This is a book that almost borders on the philosophical -- how if you let money drive you, you end up being empty and having nothing to really live for. How when you keep score with games of "top it", you always sure to lose.
And yet, the book isn't preachy in the slightest. It's a fast page-turning tale of intrigue, of corporate battles, of fabulous wealth, love, lust, friendship, and loss.
I don't recall how this book came into my life, but I'm certain to go check out some more Michael Thomas books!
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