In the form of investigative reporting, this book reveals the various methods and numerous misdeeds used by Rockefeller and Mobil Oil Company to establish an oil monopoly. Tarbell spent five years, through reading and analyzing a large number of documents and interviews with relevant personnel, to clearly expose the so-called "Mobil Oil Way" by which Rockefeller made his fortune through illegal profit-making. However, her writing style is not an indignant condemnation. She uses detailed data and a calm and objective writing style to realistically outline the development history of the oil monopoly empire and the overall picture of the Rockefeller Group.
Reader comments
I like the writing style of this book very much. It is not a simple condemnation, but clearly presents the development history of Mobil Oil Company to readers through detailed data and objective writing. The author's writing style is also excellent, and I was deeply impressed by the characters in the book. Especially Rockefeller, whose business methods and leadership skills are admirable, but also made me see the disadvantages of monopoly. All in all, this is a good book worth reading.
I like the writing style of this book very much. It is not a simple condemnation, but clearly presents the development history of Mobil Oil Company to readers through detailed data and objective writing. The author's writing style is also excellent, and I was deeply impressed by the characters in the book. Especially Rockefeller, whose business methods and leadership skills are admirable, but also made me see the disadvantages of monopoly. All in all, this is a good book worth reading.