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Nonfiction · DarkThe rise and fall of a stockbroker and his firm
The Wolf of Wall Street
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What it is about
Jordan Belfort recounts how he built the brokerage Stratton Oakmont and a life of drugs and fraud before being arrested. His 2007 memoir is brash and unrepentant.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, with a dark mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Excess · Fraud · Wealth
Screen adaptation
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
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About the author
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