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The Wolf of Wall Street (The Wolf of Wall Street, #1)

Jordan Belfort
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The Wolf of Wall Street (The Wolf of Wall Street, #1)

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007

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Jordan Belfort

The Wolf of Wall Street (The Wolf of Wall Street, #1)

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New York, New York • 1990s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Wolf of Wall Street by Jordan Belfort is a memoir detailing Belfort's experiences as a stockbroker and founder of the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. It narrates the rise and fall of his career, emphasizing the extravagant lifestyle and legal troubles that ensued. The text provides insight into both his personal and professional life.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

45,488 ratings

66%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jordan Belfort’s The Wolf of Wall Street offers an enthralling, albeit controversial, inside look at Wall Street excess. Critics praise its raw, unfiltered storytelling and Belfort's charismatic narrative style. However, some highlight moral concerns and repetitive content. Overall, it’s an engaging yet polarizing read about high-stakes finance and personal downfall.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wolf of Wall Street (The Wolf of Wall Street, #1)?

A reader who enjoys high-stakes financial drama, true crime, and personal redemption stories would be captivated by The Wolf of Wall Street. Fans of Michael Lewis's Liars Poker or John Perkins's Confessions of an Economic Hit Man will find similar themes of ambition, excess, and the dark side of financial markets.

4.0

45,488 ratings

66%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New York, New York • 1990s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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