The Haves and Have-Yachts: Dispatches on the Ultrarich
Dispatches: The Haves and Have-Yachts is Evan Osnos’s collection of reported essays on America’s ultrarich and their influence. It examines displays of wealth, political donations, tax avoidance and the power of Silicon Valley and Wall Street, with a mix of investigative detail and wry storytelling.
At a glance
- Essays explore extreme wealth, superyachts, luxury bunkers, tax strategies and political donations.
- The book considers the influence of Silicon Valley and Wall Street on government.
- The essays were originally published in The New Yorker and are described as revised and expanded for this book.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines reporting and interviews with a readable, varied essay format.
- Covers wealth and political influence through both conspicuous luxury and broader social consequences.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Simon & Schuster UK |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 18 June 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1398553220 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1398553224 |
| Weight listed | 456 g |
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| Dimensions | 15.3 x 2.22 x 23.4 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in wealth inequality, American political influence and the lives of billionaires.
- Those who prefer reported essays with a mix of social analysis and storytelling.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical personal-finance guide or a neutral overview of wealth management.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging, readable and informative, with comments highlighting its changing pace and its account of ultra-rich lives. That reception may suit readers who want accessible reporting alongside social analysis. Aggregate ratings are mostly in the four- and five-star categories, but a smaller share are lower, so reactions are not uniformly positive.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the writing as readable and engaging.
- Feedback highlights the book as informative and eye-opening.
Frequently asked questions
What does The Haves and Have-Yachts cover?
It examines the ultrarich in America, including luxury consumption, political donations, tax strategies and the influence of technology and finance on government.
What kind of book is it?
It is a collection of reported essays. The listing says the pieces first appeared in The New Yorker and were revised and expanded for this edition.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 304 pages.
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