Kapitoil by Teddy Wayne
Set in the bustling financial world of late 1990s Manhattan, the story follows Karim Issar, a brilliant young programmer from Qatar, who arrives in New York with a revolutionary algorithm designed to predict oil futures. As he navigates the complexities of corporate America, Karim grapples with cultural differences, ethical dilemmas, and the pursuit of the American Dream. His journey is a poignant exploration of identity, ambition, and the moral implications of technology, all set against the backdrop of a rapidly globalizing world.
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- Published
- 2010
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- American
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- 256-288
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- English
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