This is a well written initiative,, intriguing tale but wow there is a lot going on here!

A slow start and a very big book, it’s not a book to rush. It’s not an easy read so to speak, it’s a book you need to invest yourself in and take the time to appreciate a particular fine and considers read that’s written over two time periods.

Well done to Paul Ver Bruggen for making what starts out to feel quite an intimidating size read, in fact quire the opposite.

Sorry I didn't get to read it before the time ran out. I didnt know you couldnt renew once archived. I was looking forward to reading it aswell. I slso didn't know books archieved then.

One word can amply describe this novel as well as any number of sentences I compose in my review: 'Epic'.
John Law and Theo Law, separated by three centuries, but their stories echo across the years with a sweeping arc of financial shenanigans old and new.
The writing is flawless, gripping and impressive. The large cast of characters are all beautifully observed.
One of my favourite novels of all time is Les Miserables. The Gaming Room is just as readable and enjoyable.
Venice, sinking under acqua alta has never been more vividly evoked.

Good stuff. This is a well-written tale that is innovative and interesting. It has great pacing and will keep readers engaged with great writing and interesting characters. The author has a great imagination and it's not full display here. Recommended.

I really appreciate the ARC for review!!

After a slow start, this book really picked up the pace. The plot spans two protagonists and two eras and does it very well. Not confusing, the book makes you engage with the characters so well that it is easy to follow the story lines. Not particularly likeable, the protagonists manage to spark enough interest that you genuinely do feel a stake in their fate. The book also presents a different world (to me anyway) with a context of money laundering, financial politics and the fine ethical line when it comes to creating wealth.