57th book of 2019.
Gossip Girl: Koch Brothers Edition
This was a quick read, and felt like watching a season of Succession more than reality. We watch our 4 scions fight in the courtroom, in the flesh, worship their libertarian father as a hero, and end a broken family. The multiple family lawsuits certainly provided enough pulp to keep me turning through pages.
I was surprised to find the extent to which Charles Koch had expanded the business, and I wish there was more detail about the business itself. This is a $100b+ business and the few glimpses into the management practices and influential deals didn’t feel like nearly enough.
The analysis of how the Koch brothers are having influence on American politics, beyond stories of late night Hayek reading was also surface level. Alas, I shouldn’t expect the West Wing when reading a soap opera.