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The First 20 Million Dollars is Always the Hardest (Paperback)

by Po Bronson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage; New edition edition (1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099268280
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099268284
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 986,936 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In the basement of a distinguished research lab, Andy Caspar's engineering talents are being ignored. But his chance to become an "Ironman" appears when the chief engineer sets Andy up a long-neglected project - to design a computer that can sell for only $300. Matters then take a dangerous turn.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping (but flawed) computer "thriller", 29 Aug 2000
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This is a good light read for something like the plane. It's marketed as a Silicon Valley "thriller", but it's both more and less than this: more because of the characters and information about computing, and less because it didn't for me quite have that "I must turn the page" quality that I associate with true thrillers. There were a few points about the plot that didn't quite make sense to me, as well. Still, I recommend this book. But how quickly things date in computing ...
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5.0 out of 5 stars An fun, fast paced novel, 4 May 1999
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A great novel of interest to those within the IT industry and anyone interested in the workings of Silicon Valley. The story is gripping and realistic.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, Inspiring and Unputdownable, 17 Feb 1999
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This review is from: The First $20 Million is Always the Hardest (Mass Market Paperback)
From the very first chapter this book grabs the reader. It's vivid descriptions of silicon valley made me feel as if I knew the place. It brilliantly handles the issue of technical language for non techies. One of the only book I've read where I was expecting that extra little twist right up to the last paragraph. If you want to be the next Bill Gates read this
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
An interesting, geek-humoured light story which feels so much like it could be a true story. Fun and very lifelike characters and settings make this a fun read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good read, if a bit dated.
I can see at the time why there would be a lot of interest in this novel as much of it would be new and unknown outside IT circles. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really gripping
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4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Silicon Valley thriller
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