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The bonfire of the vanities
Book • 1987
The Bonfire of the Vanities is a drama that centers on three main characters: Sherman McCoy, a WASP bond trader; Larry Kramer, a Jewish assistant district attorney; and Peter Fallow, a British expatriate journalist.
The novel explores the complexities of New York City in the 1980s, delving into themes of ambition, racism, social class, politics, and greed.
It was originally conceived as a serial in the style of Charles Dickens and ran in 27 installments in Rolling Stone before being published in book form.
The story follows the characters through their interactions and conflicts, highlighting the superficial values and hypocrisies of the city's elite and the underlying social tensions of the time.
The novel explores the complexities of New York City in the 1980s, delving into themes of ambition, racism, social class, politics, and greed.
It was originally conceived as a serial in the style of Charles Dickens and ran in 27 installments in Rolling Stone before being published in book form.
The story follows the characters through their interactions and conflicts, highlighting the superficial values and hypocrisies of the city's elite and the underlying social tensions of the time.
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Mentioned by Cristina Lindblad in the context of Donald Trump's potential policies and their impact on the global economy.
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Harry Stebbings as the best book on financial markets, highlighting Tom Wolfe's insightful portrayal of a trading firm.
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James Marriott in the context of Donald Trump's apparent lack of familiarity with the book.
James Marriott in the context of Donald Trump's apparent lack of familiarity with the book.
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Andrew Klavan in relation to a book that shares similarities with Sam Bankman-Fried's story.
Andrew Klavan in relation to a book that shares similarities with Sam Bankman-Fried's story.
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Scott Galloway as a book that illustrates the arrogance and lack of respect in finance.
Scott Galloway as a book that illustrates the arrogance and lack of respect in finance.
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Glenn Loury in the context of his own life experiences and the character Sherman McCoy.
Glenn Loury in the context of his own life experiences and the character Sherman McCoy.
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