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The Everything Store

Brad Stone
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The Everything Store

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013

Book Brief

Brad Stone

The Everything Store

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

386

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • 1990s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Everything Store by Brad Stone chronicles the rise of Amazon.com from its origin as an online bookstore to a global retail giant. It details Jeff Bezos’ journey, from his early career at D.E. Shaw to establishing Amazon, driven by a focus on customer satisfaction and long-term thinking. The book explores how Amazon navigated early losses, the dot-com bubble burst, and its eventual dominance in diverse markets including e-commerce and cloud services.

Informative

Challenging

Inspirational

Suspenseful

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.3

86,558 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Everything Store by Brad Stone provides a comprehensive look at the rise of Amazon and its founder, Jeff Bezos. Reviewers appreciate the thorough research and detailed narrative, but some criticize its portrayal of Bezos and lack of critique on Amazon's broader societal impact. Balanced and informative, it appeals to readers interested in business and technology, despite minor biases.

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Who Should Read The Everything Store?

Ideal for readers interested in technology, business innovation, and corporate strategy, The Everything Store by Brad Stone appeals to those who enjoyed Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson or Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance. It provides an in-depth look at Amazon's rise and Jeff Bezos's visionary leadership, perfect for entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts.

4.3

86,558 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

386

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • 1990s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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