Debt: The First 5000 Years

David Graeber

8 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2017–2024.

1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 3 recommendations
• Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Books you plan to read in 2020? 2019 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are your favorite books of all time, and why? 2017 · 1 recommendation