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Stephen Amidon was born in Chicago. He is the author of Subdivision, a book of short stories, and six novels, including The New City and Human Capital, which Jonathan Yardley of the Washington Post chose as one of the five best novels of 2004. His books have been published in sixteen countries, and he is a regular contributor of essays and criticism to newspapers and magazines in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. He lived and worked in London for twelve years before returning to the United States in 1999. The Sublime Engine: A Biography of the Human Heart, which he co-authored with his brother Tom, was released in 2011 and selected by the Wall Street Journal as one of the five best health and medicine titles of the year. Amidon's next book, Something Like The Gods, will be released on June 5th, 2012. For more information, visit stephenamidon.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful, beautifuly written novel., October 6, 2004

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This review is from: Human Capital: A Novel (Hardcover)

I happened upon Human Capital and the first thing I was intrigued by was it's colorful, sensual cover. Believe me, this book does not dissapoint. Amidon's prose is direct and yet very artistic, able to convey a range of human emotions. Not only does this book provide the reader with an amazing story and several beautifully written character studies, but it is also real food for thought, an amazing commentary on our society.

I highly recommend this book, especially for more intelligent readers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fell in love with the characters..., December 9, 2004

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This review is from: Human Capital: A Novel (Hardcover)

Absolutely loved all of the characters in this book. I became so involved with them! I was laughing, crying and everything else, right along with them. I couldn't even say who my favorite character was, but each one was so complex and human.

The story and writing were very good as well, but the main thing that really stuck out to me about this book is how vivid Stephen Amidon's characters are.

I am looking forward to more from him.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, heartbreaking and thought-provoking, December 8, 2004

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DonO (Bethany Beach, DE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Capital: A Novel (Hardcover)

Talk about a book you cannot put down!

Part social comment, part mystery and flawlessly written,

it is a novel you will not soon forget.

I never heard of Stephen Amidon before, but I am going to check out his previous novels.

The characters are all too believable, and you really cannot anticipate the ending.

This is one of those rare books you can't put down, but sorry when it has to end.

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4.0 out of 5 stars entertaining and well written--I 'd recommend it
I have a hard time finding books that I like--ones that are well written, moving, *and* entertaining. This one is very good.

Published 12 months ago by Maria

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! Exquisite character delineation! Holds interest!
I purchased this book based on reviews, and was not disappointed. It's well written, holds one's interest, and the character development is detailed, believable, and interesting... Read more

Published on March 16, 2009 by Joan Shaffer

5.0 out of 5 stars Soap Operatic
This is a thoroughly entertaining novel, set in the prosperous exurban western toe of Connecticut. At first I was put off by the soap opera ambience. Read more

Published on January 15, 2009 by D. P. Birkett

5.0 out of 5 stars A Bonfire of the Vanities - Connecticut hedge fund 2000 style
A real estate agent with roots in a small town in Connecticut is becoming an outsider looking in as the town is being transformed into a wealthy exurb elite enclave, with a new... Read more

Published on December 25, 2007 by wilyecoyote

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding work - Compelling and captivating
Stephen Amidon's "Human Capital" is a compelling and provocative fictional story that depicts the human condition and the flaws that drive reckless behavior. Read more

Published on February 4, 2007 by Ryan Nied

5.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing fiction about greed and human flaws
Despite some technical shortfalls -- Amidon is no hedge fund expert -- this is one of the best books I've read among my two hundred plus Amazon reviews. Read more

Published on May 14, 2005 by Peter Lorenzi

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, but hardly first rate
Having never read (or even heard of) the author previously, I had little idea what to expect. Whatever it was, it certainly wasn't something which "turns over the rock of NASDAQ... Read more

Published on May 14, 2005 by Helios

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous stuff
Beautifully balanced story-telling, smart observations, good, clean prose. Amidon takes you inside several different lives and does so effortlessly. Read more

Published on February 17, 2005 by Adam C. Hill

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost Perfect
Maybe I am just too sensitive, being the manager of a small hedge fund, but the scenes in which Drew, a small investor who does nor have a clue about the risks and rewards of... Read more

Published on February 8, 2005 by Phillip Goldstein

5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent novel by Stephen Amidon
I read Amidon's "The New City" and I was blown away by the detailed characters, the plot twists . . . Read more

Published on January 20, 2005 by The Courtyard

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