It was good enough to keep me reading, but unlike Mezrich’s other more famous book (Bringing Down the
House), Rigged wasn’t nearly as exciting and didn’t have quite the same effect of surprising you when you realized it was a true story. That being said, it was ok, but worth the read if you are looking for something easy.
The story follows a young recent MBA graduate who stumbles into what is probably the most financially rewarding industry in the country – trading energy futures. He has to deal with all of the people standing in his way and prove himself as not just a stuck up Harvard boy. He quickly gains the respect of his peers and his superiors which allows him to undertake an unlikely business venture in the Middle East only about a year after 9/11.
I would say give it a shot if you are looking for something light – although in my mind, it is definitely a better book to get from the library than to spend your book budget on.
Journey of a Thousand Words 