The Money Machine: How KKR Manufactured Power and Profits

I got what i bought. Satisfied.

A fascinating account of the history behind this powerful firm. Bartlett paints a far less flattering picture of KKR than "Barbarian's at the Gate".

Had no idea it was written so long ago?

Bartlett has written an uneven book that doesn't even provide true insights for the reader. (A caveat regarding this review but also the book: I chose not to waste my time finishing it, instead throwing it away when halfway through it.) A far better choice for those interested in reading about KKR is George Anders's "Merchants of Debt," if you can find a copy.

The book is an excellent summary of the lives and actions of Kohlberg, Kravis and Roberts and the entire KKR group including how they started, what they thought and how they were as people, and ultimately what they did and how they did it. Because it is written in a very journalistic style, it is easy to read and highly entertaining as well. It avoids the detailed finance but provides real insight into the dynamics of this success story.