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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Global • 21st century
2022
Adult
18+ years
Freezing Order by Bill Browder chronicles Browder's quest for justice after the murder of his colleague, Sergei Magnitsky, who exposed significant financial crimes in Russia. Browder's investigation traces the corruption to Vladmir Putin, leading to global efforts to pass Magnitsky laws aimed at curtailing access to illicit funds, battling considerable personal danger and legal challenges along the way.
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Suspenseful
Dark
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Unnerving
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Freezing Order by Bill Browder is lauded for its gripping narrative and insider's perspective on global corruption. Browder's compelling storytelling and thorough research are praised. However, some critics find the prose repetitive and the complex financial details challenging. Overall, it is a thought-provoking read shedding light on international legal battles.
Readers who enjoy true stories of financial intrigue and legal battles, much like Bad Blood by John Carreyrou or Billion Dollar Whale by Tom Wright and Bradley Hope, will find Freezing Order compelling. Fans of high-stakes drama, corruption exposés, and real-world financial crimes are ideal for this gripping narrative.
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Sergei Magnitsky
A lawyer for Browder's company in Russia who uncovered massive tax fraud involving the Russian government and was subsequently arrested, leading to his untimely death in custody.
Vadim Kleiner
A member of Browder's team who traced the laundering of stolen money, providing critical research for the legal case against the fraudulent activities in Russia.
Vladimir Putin
The authoritarian Russian leader implicated in the corruption and human rights abuses uncovered by Browder’s investigations, and described as opposing the passage of the Magnitsky laws.
John Moscow
An American attorney initially representing Browder who later switched to representing Russian interests, leading to a legal conflict over a perceived conflict of interest.
Dmitry Klyuev
A Russian crime boss deeply entwined with government corruption, whose name repeatedly surfaced in the investigation into the stolen funds.
Natalia Veselnitskaya
A lawyer working on behalf of the Russian government, known for aggressive legal tactics in the Prevezon case and a staunch opponent of Magnitsky laws.
Boris Nemtsov
A prominent Russian opposition leader who supported Browder’s cause and was assassinated under suspicious circumstances.
Thomas Griesa
A New York judge involved in the Prevezon case, who initially made several legal decisions unfavorable to Browder due to a lack of understanding of the case’s complexity.
Dana Rohrabacher
A U.S. Representative who opposed the Magnitsky Act and attempted to assist the Russian government's efforts to discredit Browder and Magnitsky.
Vladimir Kara-Murza
An associate of Boris Nemtsov who survived a poisoning attempt, and campaigned for the Magnitsky laws, advocating against the Russian government’s corruption.
Vladen Stepanov
The husband of a Russian tax official involved in the fraudulent tax refund, who had his ill-gotten gains frozen as a result of Browder's efforts.
Glenn Simpson
A U.S. media figure who was involved in public relations efforts against Browder and in facilitating negative publicity about him.
The Russian Interior Ministry
A corrupt governmental body in Russia led by Artem Kuznetsov, complicit in the fraudulent activities against the Hermitage Fund.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Global • 21st century
2022
Adult
18+ years
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