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Business4.4400K ratings·Published 2018

Bad Blood

by John Carreyrou

FraudStartupsEthics

About the author: An investigative reporter who turned Theranos into a thriller without sacrificing evidentiary rigor. Bad Blood reads like a warning about charisma, boardrooms, and the stories investors need to believe. View profile

Pages352
DifficultyAccessible
ToneWhite-knuckle fraud
CategoryBusiness
The story in full

Synopsis

Himaso editors selected Bad Blood for readers who want fraud with craft and credibility. John Carreyrou delivers atmosphere and momentum without sacrificing substance.

Himaso editors

Editorial review

Bad Blood arrives on our shelves as a business standout: White-knuckle fraud energy, memorable characters, and the kind of pacing that rewards a weekend read.

What you'll leave with

Key takeaways

  • 1

    Anchor theme: Fraud — worth tracking across chapters.

  • 2

    Best paired with curiosity about Startups.

  • 3

    Reading texture: White-knuckle fraud — ideal for evening immersion.

  • 4

    Try discussing with a friend; the moral questions linger after the last page.

Who should read this

The right reader

Readers who enjoy business with strong voice and clear stakes — especially if you liked the hobbit or the lord of the rings.

Themes

What it touches

FraudStartupsEthics
Emotional tone

How it reads

White-knuckle fraud.

Reading difficulty: Accessible

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