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3.0 out of 5 stars Trouble brews as coffee makes its entrance..., Sep 6 2009

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Meet Miguel Lienzo, a Portuguese Jew charmed by a wealthy and mysterious Dutch widow, Geertruid, who offers him a business partnership in the coffee trade. On that occasion, Miguel tastes coffee for the first time, and is hooked. Amsterdam, mid 1600's. Miguel cannot share details of this trade freely, coffee is still an unknown fruit/drink and besides, he has many opponents. Senor Parido, a man scorned as Miguel's involvement with his daughter didn't do well. Miguel's brother Daniel, an insipid man married to the beautiful Hannah, a subservient woman with an unsuspected mind of her own. Annetje, her maid, always spying on her. And many other characters, including the villain Joachim; because of a business deal gone sour, he bears endless resentment and keeps threatening Miguel. The Amsterdam Trade Exchange is an integral part of this book. Some passages in this connection are a bit hard to keep up with, at least to me, however the gist of the matter is never lost. Transactions might be though! What an exciting place, full of promises and deceitfulness! Will Miguel succeed in the coffee trade?
An entertaining book with careful research into the historical details. Interesting in its genre. However it does drag on a bit, especially in connection with the various deals/trades in the Exchange. I thought some more space should have been given to other characters, there is so much about Miguel, whereas some others (the widow, her protector Hendrick, Hannah, to name a few) could have added some sparkle to the reading had they been more developed. Still, a good read. My true vote: 3 stars.

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4.0 out of 5 stars 17th Century Amsterdam History, Jul 2 2007

By	Teddy (Richmond, BC) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

When I first started listening to The Coffee Trader, I didn't think I was going to like it. Perhaps it's just me, but Graeme Malcolm's reading grated on my nerves. I decided that reading the book myself might make it better. It did.

Though it got off to a slow start it brewed into a nice deep aroma. While the characters and story were good, I especially enjoyed the history of the Amsterdam commodities exchange. One of the world's first commodities exchange. You get a real feel for the place, people, and time period. There's a little bit of something for everyone in this novel mystery, suspense, romance, and betrayal.

I recommend you curl up with this book and a good cup of coffee.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Caffeinated historical fiction, April 25 2007

By	J. Cameron-Smith "Expect the Unexpected" (ACT, Australia) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

I picked up this novel purely by chance as I'd been discussing the coffee trade elsewhere.

What an intriguing novel: set in Amsterdam in 1659 and based on commodities exchange, we follow the fortunes of Miguel Lienzo who is one of the traders. Lienzo has lost everything due to a sudden collapse in the sugar market. Can he change his fortunes with success in trading coffee?

At the same time, there is tension within the community of Portugese Jews to which Lienzo belongs and between Lienzo and just about everyone he comes into contact with.

As in all trading, knowledge is power. David Liss brings life to the world of what was, apparently, the world's first commodities exchange. Few of the characters are intrinsically likeable and yet they are perfect for the story.

Highly recommended to those who like suspense in their historical fiction.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great tale, the best of Liss' novels
I loved this book. If you're looking for a well-researched novel that you can completely become engrossed in, this is it. Read more

Published on Jul 12 2004 by Mike Stanley

4.0 out of 5 stars Caf-fiendish deception
This is a fascinating story set in the middle of the 17th century about a number of Portuguese-Jewish refugees from the Spanish Inquisition. Read more

Published on Jun 7 2004 by Jack Maybrick

3.0 out of 5 stars Great history, and novel not too bad
I very much enjoyed the historical part of this book. The picture of historical Amsterdam and the information about early commodities trading were fascinating. Read more

Published on Jun 6 2004 by Susan C. Hagius

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Read, but Does Not Resonate
I really enjoyed reading "The Coffee Trader" as a nice little story of duplicity and intrigue in the business capital of 17th century Europe -- Amsterdam. Read more

Published on May 24 2004 by Scott Schiefelbein

3.0 out of 5 stars Good book, though not as good as his first one
Fans of Conspiracy of Paper, the first book by David Liss, will find much the same intrigue and imagination in this, his second book. Read more

Published on May 14 2004 by Matthew Krichman

4.0 out of 5 stars great read for us coffee junkies
liss does a masterful job of transporting the reader to a time and place that are so distant (yet not so...) from our modern world. Read more

Published on May 13 2004 by David Levine

4.0 out of 5 stars A page-turner
I have to be honest, I dont read for leisure as much as I would like to. As a college student, if I can find time for fiction, I should be using that time to read textbooks. Read more

Published on May 9 2004 by Matt Wildrick

4.0 out of 5 stars Good mix of history and fiction
I can't comment on the accuracy of the historic data about either the city of Amsterdam or the stock market, but as one who has had some personal experience, if very limited, with... Read more

Published on April 27 2004 by David Harris

4.0 out of 5 stars Trading practices of the Jewish community, 17C Amsterdam
During the production of the film "The Hidden Fortress," the famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawa had been quoted to have gone through the following iteration: a... Read more

Published on Mar 23 2004 by S. Park

5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo!
The Coffee Trader, Miguel Lienzo, is one of us: His gutsy (almost American!) entrepreneurship is tested by repeat failure; his desire for untouchable beauty is stroked by hints... Read more

Published on Mar 19 2004 by A. Azrieli

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