Michael Lewis's The Big Short recounts the 2008 financial crisis through the stories of several investors who correctly predicted the collapse of the subprime mortgage market. The book profiles these individuals, highlighting their unique approaches to investing and their insights into the flaws of the financial system. It details their struggles to convince others of the impending crisis and their eventual massive profits from betting against the market. The narrative exposes the incompetence and unethical practices within the financial industry that contributed to the crisis.