40 pages • 1 hour read
Michael LewisLiar’s Poker
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1989A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Originally published in 1989, Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis is a nonfiction account of his experiences as a Wall Street bonds salesman in the late 1980s. The book details his journey from a naive trainee at Salomon Brothers to a skilled bonds trader, navigating the high-stakes world of bond markets, the ethical dilemmas, and the corporate intrigue that defines the financial industry.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Michael Lewis’ Liar’s Poker offers a gripping insider’s look at Wall Street's excesses during the 1980s. Praised for its engaging storytelling and insightful critique of financial culture, some critics find the book's humor inconsistent and its narrative occasionally meandering. Nonetheless, it remains an essential read for finance and economics enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Liar’s Poker?
Readers who would enjoy Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis are typically interested in finance, Wall Street culture, and insider stories. Comparable to Michael Lewis’s own The Big Short and Tom Wolfe’s The Bonfire of the Vanities, these readers appreciate exposing the inner workings of financial institutions and the characters behind them.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Business / Economics
History: World
Finance / Money / Wealth
Society: Economics
Relationships: Siblings
Biography