A good read for people who work in technology or used to work in the technology industry during the dot com boom. Po Bronson is a San Francisco local and can really bring back the memories of the feeling, the people and personalities of this era. I keep some of his books around just to remind me of the good old days. I recently ordered the hardcover version of this book for my collection. :)
Alexis B. (whitetrashprincess) reviewed The First $20 Million is Always the Hardest on + 89 more book reviews
Bronson's last novel, Bombardiers, was wonderful, so it comes as no surprise that his latest novel is just marvelous. What does it take for entrepreneurs to risk everything, develop a product, start a company, and take it public? When social idealism, corporate politics, petty jealousies, money fever--all part of the business landscape in Silicon Valley--meet, the results make for a fun, fast-paced read. And if you're familiar with the culture of Silicon Valley, you'll find yourself asking if this is a novel or a chronicle of the times. Just make sure you clear your calendar before picking up this book--you won't be doing anything else until you finish.
