Ugly Americans: The True Story of the Ivy League Cowboys Who Raided the Asian Markets for Millions

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ECRI does what others simply talk about - actually forecast turning points in growth and inflation, not only for the U.S. but all other major economies. For example, in real-time they correctly foreca Read more...

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12/28/2017

Mostly inaccurate and sensationalized

I did not enjoy how the author fawned over the subject and was clearly biased by the protagonist's success. More importantly, there's no real detail about how these people were able to take advantage of Japanese markets and much of the information has been sensationalized.

04/22/2014

Some truth

"I have mixed feelings about this book but the overwhelming one is disappointment. Underneath, there is a tremendous story that begs, and needs, to be told, but unfortunately Mr Mezrich, for whatever reason So the book in essence is a work of fiction based on factual data and thus in no way at all h Read more...

11/24/2013

Amazing book

Learned more than i thought I would, Very entertaining and interesting book.

06/10/2011

ok

It was an ok read. The characters were sleazy and unrelatable, the dialogue was a dry and boring and the crimes were immoral yet lackluster. If you enjoy reading books about the victory of greed over reason and heart, this is your go to book.

01/21/2011

Fun, but not Ben Mezrich's best

"I was a fan of Ben Mezrich's Bringing Down the House and Busting Vegas, so naturally I picked this up when I saw it on the shelf. I haven't read anything of his in a few years, but I believe I was a fan not only of his writing, but also of his stories. I enjoy non-fiction, so when a story is true, Read more...

12/25/2010

Intresting book and an easy read!

"Intresting book and an easy read! The story is amped up in the previews, its not quite that exciting. I found it a easy read, I recommend it to any one looking for a finance based book and want to be entertained."

12/12/2010

the ugly americans was ugly and poorly explained the story

"i am almost done with this book, just a few more pages. but i was very disappointed with it. the book doesn't really tell the meat of the story. if it was about the cheating, the inside information, that might be more interesting. instead, it seems to be about the personal life of an assistant Read more...

Bryanthlaw

11/15/2010

A Good Read but no educational value

As usual, Ben wrote a great story about a person extraordinary adventure like the Rigged, This book is full of greed like the Tokyo undeground bar.. It is a good read but no educational value in it.

Tommy_Kurtz

10/28/2010

Wow

This book tells a great story about the power of greed in the financial markets and how people can grab the bull by the horns for massive profits. The Asian market where ripe for the picking and this man feasted. A good read.

08/21/2010

Very political.

Ugly Americans is a story of extremes, charged with wealth, nerve, excess, and glamor. It struck me as a real-life mixture of Liar's Poker and Wall Street, brimming with intense action, romance, underground sex!!! (WHOOP WHOOP) , and exotic characters, Ugly Americans is the untold true story that ro Read more...