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Iceland's Secret

The Untold Story of the World's Biggest Con

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By: Jared Bibler
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The ultimate financial thriller: Scandi noir meets Michael Lewis. You’ll never see big finance the same way again....

Born in Massachusetts, Jared Bibler relocated to Iceland in 2004 only to find himself in the middle of an unprecedented financial crisis a handful of years later.

Personally wiped out and seeking to uncover the truth about a collapse that brought the pastoral country to its knees, he became the lead investigator into some of the largest financial crimes in the world. This work helped Iceland to famously become the only country to jail its bank CEOs in the wake of the 2008 crisis.

But the real story behind that headline is far more complex—and sinister.

A decade after the investigations, the story can be told at last and in full. The crisis, barely understood inside or outside of Iceland even today, is a cautionary tale for the world: an inside look at the high crimes that inevitably follow Wild West capitalism.

With the next global financial meltdown just around the corner, this untold tale is as timely as ever.

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It is very interesting to listen to this book and hear an inside voice. Glöggt er gests augað.

Interesting book with new information.

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I got this book to learn a little bit about Iceland before a vacation there. I was super happy to find a well written book that explained the financial crisis in the country, its relationship to international finance, and on top of all that a lot of interesting tidbits about the Icelandic culture, geography, and working environment. It was a great choice as a pre-vacation read.

Great all around book

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I really enjoyed this inside look into the Icelandic financial crisis. Not enough is known generally about this event. Author did a great job keeping it interesting. Having worked at a financial institution myself, I was shocked at the events told in the book.

BIG Story on a Small Island

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I like the dedication of the author to finish his work and make it available

Thorough work behind the scenes and then presented with responsible work

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Insight into "white crime" that is all around us, not just in Iceland, and the unwillingness of governments to intervene since members of the governments are frequently involved

Powerful must read for investors

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Very well articulated & explained. Especially liked the authors recommendations & his determination to find & name each perpetrator & the ridiculous reductions of their sentences - protected by the same global financial corruption around world.

Excellent description of Icelands finacial crash

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Written like a thriller. Curious why the book didn’t get more coverage in the Icelandic press, but maybe it’s because of what the book was about. Author is a bit self-important at times but I still couldn’t stop listening.

Couldn’t stop listening

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The book was okay but over simplified. It only covered a small part of what tore the country apart in the 2008-2009 crisis.

Good introduction to Icelands financial crisis

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Although frustrating at times, this story fascinated me and I could not stop listening. I have recommended this book to many friends and bought a couple copies as gifts. It has been a hit with my friends who have read it so far. If we didn’t know it was true it would be hard to believe.

Fascinating story

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This book contains a wonderfully written autobiography, an account of many wrong doings in finance (or just a few) and describes the pervasive attitude of apathy in the enforcement of laws regarding finance.

Enjoyed the story. Will listen again. Valueble.

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