The Gods of Greenwich, Norb Vonnegut
The Gods of Greenwich, Norb Vonnegut
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The Gods of Greenwich
A Novel

Author: Norb Vonnegut

Narrator: Robert Fass

Unabridged: 12 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/26/2011


Synopsis

Norb Vonnegut didn't realize how close he skirted to nonfiction when he was writing his spectacular debut Top Producer. Penned before tumultuous revelations and scandals rocked the financial world in late 2008, Vonnegut's novel depicts, with an insider's solid knowledge, the tricks that the industry's real top producers pull in their frenzied pursuit of billions. Now Vonnegut sets his electrifying follow-up in the high-rolling world of hedge funds, lending his seasoned perspective to a fresh, riveting financial thriller.

Jimmy Cusack is the tough kid from a blue-collar neighborhood who made good on Wall Street. Well, almost. After a sterling start to his career, things have soured. His hedge fund has collapsed. The bank is foreclosing on his condominium. And his wife is three months pregnant. That's the good news. When Cusack takes a "must-have" job with Leeser Capital, a fund impervious to the capital market woes, his real troubles begin. Forget about Bernie Madoff or Gordon Gekko—there's a new villain on Wall Street, and his name is Cyrus Leeser.
Vonnegut's unique insider's perspective and his intuitive, darkly humorous writing are once again on full display in this fast-talking suspense thriller. A timely and gripping read, The Gods of Greenwich will satisfy fans of both John Grisham and Liar's Poker.

About Norb Vonnegut

Norb Vonnegut spent over two years at a money management firm in New York City, where he was a managing director responsible for equity and fixed income portfolios. He has also worked for Morgan Stanley's Private Wealth Management Division, Paine Webber, and Kidder, Peabody. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Laura on July 21, 2011

I will confess: my first thought in checking this out was "God, I hope he doesn't do the Vonnegut name a serious disgrace..." I said that not knowing he is related to his more famous cousin, and how I wish I hadn't known. This was disappointing, to say the least. Norb Vonnegut clearly has an abundan......more

Goodreads review by Sameer on February 28, 2019

Vonnegut returns with a unique financial thriller that revolves around hedge funds, the stock market, and life insurance. He starts off with what seems like several unrelated pieces, then slowly brings them together for a big bang at the end. Jimmy Cusack, the main character, is right in the middle......more

Goodreads review by Jon on November 23, 2017

I love financial novels, but this sucker went off the rails and couldn't find the track. By the end of the book it wouldn't be surprising if the jolly green giant made an appearance.......more

Goodreads review by Alma on February 25, 2018

More than finance, fiction. Entertaining, light read.......more

Goodreads review by David on June 21, 2011

I bought this book as I live in Greenwich and have spent years working in financial services. So curiosity got the better of me concering what Vonnegut would do with his rich subject matter. I have seen more than my fair share of driven, materialistic, egomaniacs flaunting their vast wealth vainly a......more