Bad Blood
John Carreyrou
44 people recommended it in 10 threads, 2018–2026.
What people on Hacker News said
Bad Blood : Man, this book really does read like a Hollywood movie screenplay.
Bad blood: couldn't stop flipping the pages, reads like satire.
Bad Blood by John Carreyrou; if you've ever been in a startup you'll recognize bits of this story, but it quickly gets out of control in novel ways. Astonishing story.
Bad Blood by John Carreyrou (this book is about Theranos and is absolutely insane, it reads like a thriller)
Bad Blood (John Carreyrou) - Story of Theranos, its founders and the conception of terrible ideas.
Bad Blood by John Carreyrou - Gripping prose and an altogether incredible storyline
Bad blood - John Carreyrou. Story of Theranos. Absolutely crazy read.
Where it comes up
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