"The Big Money" is a novel by John Dos Passos that explores the impact of wealth and capitalism in early 20th-century America. The story follows various characters from different social classes, illustrating how their lives are intertwined with the pursuit of money and success. The book is part of Dos Passos' U.S.A. Trilogy, which uses innovative narrative techniques, including stream-of-consciousness and interspersed news headlines, to reflect the complexities of American society. Through its characters and their experiences, "The Big Money" critiques the American Dream and the moral dilemmas associated with financial ambition.