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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Russia • 2000s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Red Notice by Bill Browder is a nonfiction narrative that follows Browder's transformation from a naive investor to a human rights crusader. Initially profiting from Russian investments through his firm, Hermitage Capital, Browder confronts corruption when his company becomes a target of Russian oligarchs and government officials. After his lawyer Sergei Magnitsky is tortured and killed, Browder campaigns for the Magnitsky Act to seek justice and sanctions against those responsible.
Informative
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Challenging
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Red Notice by Bill Browder has received widespread acclaim for its gripping narrative and compelling insight into financial crime and corruption in Russia. While many readers praise the book's taut storytelling and Browder's bravery, some criticize its pacing and occasional self-aggrandizement. Overall, it is considered a powerful and eye-opening memoir.
Ideal for readers interested in financial thrillers and geopolitical intrigue, Red Notice by Bill Browder appeals to fans of The Big Short by Michael Lewis and Bad Blood by John Carreyrou. It combines elements of high-stakes finance, true crime, and personal courage against corruption.
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Sergei Magnitsky
A tax attorney working for Browder’s firm in Moscow, whose principles and work put him at significant risk, leading to grave personal consequences.
Artem Kuznetsov
A colonel in the Russian Interior Ministry known for his involvement in corrupt activities and intimidation tactics against those opposing his schemes.
Pavel Karpov
A young major in the Russian police who collaborates closely with Kuznetsov in efforts against Hermitage Capital, often resorting to legal maneuvers to challenge Browder.
Elena Browder
A highly educated Russian economist who supports her husband Bill Browder, providing personal and professional backing during their life together in London.
Vadim
An Economics PhD and head of research at Hermitage’s Moscow office, he relocates to Britain to continue his work in a safer environment.
Eduard Khayretdinov
Attorney involved with Hermitage’s legal battles in Moscow who ultimately seeks safety in the West due to threats against him.
Vladimir Pastukhov
An experienced lawyer formerly associated with Hermitage as outside counsel, who flees Russia to continue collaborating with Browder’s team in London.
Edmond Safra
A billionaire banker whose significant financial investment in Hermitage proves profitable; his untimely death becomes a point of intrigue.
Alejandro Sanches/Alexander Perepilichnyy
A former Russian banker using an alias for protection, whose insider knowledge aids Hermitage in developing cases against corrupt officials.
Aslan
A mysterious figure with potential ties to top circles in the Russian government, whose information and warnings are crucial to the safety of Browder’s team.
416
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Russia • 2000s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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