Private Empire vs The Taking of Getty Oil: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Petroleum industry and trade, Corporations
Private Empire
“ExxonMobil has met its match in Coll, an elegant writer and dogged reporter . . . extraordinary . . . monumental.” —The Washington Post“Fascinating . . . Private Empire is a book meticulously prepared as if for…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Taking of Getty Oil is the quickest read — about 9 hours vs 13 for Private Empire.
- Private Empire has the widest readership — 118 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Private Empire | The Taking of Getty Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.9 (12) | 3.8 (2) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (118) | 4.0 (41) |
Reception
| Private Empire | The Taking of Getty Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 118 | 41 |
| Editions | 6 | 7 |
| Pages | 704 | 532 |