Review of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) by Edd H — 28 Sep 2008

Actually I thought this would be better. Interesting but a bit too simplistic.

This review of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) was written by Edd H on 28 Sep 2008.

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room has generally received very positive reviews.

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