All the Devils are Here: The Hidden History of the Financial Crisis

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  • ID: 4405
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • ISBN: 9781591844389
  • Publisher: National Geographic Books
  • Published: 2011-08-30
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

All the Devils Are Here delves into the decades-long history of the financial crisis, offering a comprehensive look at the events and individuals that led to the economic downturn. Through the lens of renowned business journalists Bethany McLean and Joe Nocera, the book explores the motivations of CEOs, politicians, and everyday people, showing how their actions and decisions contributed to the crisis. It challenges the simplistic narratives often presented and instead paints a nuanced picture of the events that shook the global economy. The book goes beyond the surface-level blame game to reveal the deeper, more complex factors at play. It examines the cultural and psychological aspects of homeownership in America and how these were exploited and manipulated. By weaving together the stories of various players, from Wall Street traders to anonymous borrowers, the authors provide a compelling narrative that highlights the interconnectedness of the financial world and the human nature that drove the crisis.

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The Economist · 2011-01-06
valuable 4.00

The book is praised for its detailed and well-researched account of the financial crisis. The reviewer finds it to be a valuable addition to the literature on the subject.

The reviewer appreciates the book's detailed and well-researched account of the financial crisis. They find it to be a valuable addition to the literature on the subject, providing new insights and perspectives. The reviewer notes that the book is not just a retelling of events but a deep dive into the underlying causes and factors that led to the crisis. They commend the authors for their thorough investigation and clear explanation of complex financial concepts.


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    THE latest book on the financial crisis has an odd title.

    You begin reading “All the Devils Are Here”, a line from Shakespeare's “The Tempest”

    It is a valuable addition to the literature on the subject.

Inc. · 2010-12-10
comprehensive 3.50

The book requires patience due to its comprehensive nature, but it is praised for its all-encompassing attention to detail. The reviewer appreciates the authors' thorough investigation into the financial crisis.

The reviewer notes that this book is quite dense and requires a good deal of patience to get through. However, they commend the authors for their thorough and comprehensive approach to explaining the financial crisis. The reviewer finds the book to be a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of the crisis, even if it is not the most engaging read. They appreciate the depth of research and the detailed analysis provided.


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    And because its attention is so all encompassing, this book requires a good deal more patience than others.

    But McLean and Nocera have done a remarkable job of investigating the roots of the crisis.

    It is a thorough and comprehensive account of the financial crisis.

The New York Times · Thomas Barrett · 2010-11-19
insightful 4.00

The book provides a thorough account of the origins of the financial crisis, offering more than just a backward look. It helps explain the most troubling aspects of the business world during that time.

The reviewer highlights that this book is not just another retelling of the financial crisis but a deep dive into its roots. They appreciate how it explains the complex business decisions and human factors that led to the crisis. The reviewer finds it particularly insightful in demystifying the financial giants and making them more relatable. They also note that the book requires patience due to its comprehensive nature, but the effort is worthwhile for the understanding it provides.


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    A thorough account of the origins of the financial crisis of 2008.

    More than offering just a backward look, it helps explain the most troubling business decisions and human factors.

    It delves into the powerful American mythology of homeownership.