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The Glass Hotel

Book • 2020
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel is a complex narrative that weaves together the lives of characters involved in a massive Ponzi scheme, inspired by the Bernie Madoff scandal.

The story follows Vincent, a bartender at a luxury hotel, and her brother Paul, as they navigate guilt, regret, and the consequences of their choices.

The novel explores themes of greed, identity, and the search for meaning in a world of financial and personal crises.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

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Jeff Guo
in relation to a Bernie Madoff-inspired Ponzi scheme.
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Japan's Lost Decades
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Mary Childs
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Alexi Horowitz-Gazi
for her novels that explore the global economy and shipping industry.
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Tyler Cowen
as one of her best novels.
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