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Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World

Bradley Hope, Tom Wright
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Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Bradley Hope, Tom Wright

Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 2000s-2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World by Bradley Hope and Tom Wright explores the true story of Jho Low, a Malaysian financier who orchestrated a massive international fraud involving billions of dollars, implicating high-profile individuals, and affecting global institutions. The book details the intricacies of his elaborate scheme and its eventual unraveling.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

42,626 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World by Bradley Hope and Tom Wright effectively uncovers the intricacies of Jho Low's financial deception. Critics praise its gripping narrative and thorough research, but note occasional complexity in financial details. Overall, it’s a compelling read for those interested in high-stakes fraud and financial misconduct.

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Who Should Read Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World?

A reader who enjoys Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World by Bradley Hope and Tom Wright typically has a keen interest in financial fraud, high-stakes intrigue, and real-life scandals. Fans of Michael Lewis's The Big Short or Ben Mezrich's Bringing Down the House would find this book equally captivating.

4.3

42,626 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 2000s-2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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