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Title: 4 1/2 stars - well worth the time
Review: The First Billion was the first novel I've read by Reich. It was different that I had expected, but I came away with a very favorable impression of the author. Reich presents a story with the financial underpinnings that I had expected. More than that, however, the story is one of greed, ruthlessness, limitless ego, and geopolitical intrigue. Reich was able to grab the reader's attention at the very beginning and keep it throughout. There is an abundance of suspense, plot twists and non-stop action. Character development is strong, with some very interesting emotional ties among the characters. I am definitely going back for more of Reich's works.
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