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I‘ve seen this reviewed as “Bad Blood” meets “Crazy Rich Asians” in a bunch of places and it‘s such an apt comparison that I haven‘t got a lot to add. Crimes of finance are a niche interest of mine, and if they tickle you too, this will be sure to hit the spot.

Adding this #nonfiction #business book to my #tbr stack.
#money #crime #finance

I‘ve been on a kick of money embezzlement-type shows (ex. Inventing Anna, Tinder Swindler) and this was on-brand with those but made those examples look like child‘s play…total amateurs. Still amazing to me how people like them can do what they do at the age that they do it! I listened to the audio book and it sounded like a podcast or research paper which isn‘t my favorite but I needed to know the pay off! Pun intended.

A bit long winded but quite the story, this one!

Reads like fiction! But all events reported happened! What a thriller

A great read and in-depth exposé on Malaysia's 1MDB scandal - the world's biggest kleptocracy/financial/political scandal.

Rating: 5⭐

For my full review please visit https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3001226356

#nonfiction

I'm shocked this man isn't rotting in prison. I'd love to see the books so i could try to figure out how he did it. He is part of the reason for current banking laws.
#bfcr4 book 1 of 18. @wanderinglynn
#readharderchallenge2019 task 19 a book about nonviolent true crime

#inktober day 6 husky #audiodrawing #audiocoloring

I really wonder how this man isnt in prison or been on trial.
#inktober day 5 build #audiodrawing #audiocoloring

#inktober day 4 #audiocoloring #audiodrawing

#inktober day 3 bait #audiocoloring #audiodrawing.
This book is making me want to study forensic accounting.

#inktober day 2 mindless #audiocoloring #audiodrawing

#inktober day 1 ring #audiodrawing #audiocoloring

This book did a good job explaining how and why the 1MDB fund was created and then used to plunder the country of Malaysia. It‘s also infuriating since so few people suffered any consequences for their participation in the fraud.

Meet my friend Bilqis. We met over 20 years ago. About 5 years ago, she was arrested for dropping balloons on the PM of Malaysia. Fortunately, her father is powerful, & she‘s fine.

The PM was embroiled in a scandal with the MC of this book, Jho Low. Low together with a cadre of ppl globally, conned banks and the Malay ppl out of BILLIONS! This scandal is crazy! It goes from Hollywood filmmaking to sovereign wealth funds. Recommend! 4⭐️ #audiobook

Been listening to this while I pace the house at 4 AM waiting for the dishwasher to finish. I‘m in so many books it‘s ridiculous. Also this tale is ridiculous. This is like the Theranos/Elizabeth Holmes of banking! #24in48

Oh #24in48 ladies, how I love #audiobooks!! I had never tried one until I started on Litsy, but now I have over 350 in my #Audible library and also check ones out on #Overdrive from my local library. Here are some recent and current listens on both! I like both fiction and nonfiction.

#hour12challenge

Every time I think I‘m going to have to use a credit, #audible comes up with a great daily deal! Here‘s today‘s. Will Collyer narrates, so I know that‘s going to be good!! #audiobooks

Very good!

Better late than never! 😅 #frideas @sailormoon
1. Both!
2. Too many to name lol tagged is the one based in my home country. It's a real life 'Catch Me If You Can' & 'The Great Gatsby'!
3. Science and Math lol
4. Any period really.
5. @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88 @Klou
@thebluestocking @Crazeedi
Pls ignore if you've been tagged! 😊

Thank you @bookish_wookish for the tag! 😘

Billion dollars whale

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current read!
This gotta be the most talked about book in Malaysia this year

This is my FIRST physical read in two years? Even so, this is my dad's copy and he hasn't found the time to read it yet so it's mine now. Hopefully I'll finish this before 2018 ends. Full story at maythebestbookwin.wordpress.com

Our latest episode of Books On The Go is up! @mr_annie & I discuss Billion Dollar Whale - the true story of the 1MDB scandal involving Jho Low, the Malaysian Prime Minister & the wolf of Wall Street. 😳 lots of champagne in this one! Let us know if you‘ve read it - what did you think? 🎧📖

No Boos, Just Books!

My Oct Wrap-up! My favs: The Library Book, Billion Dollar Whale, In The House In The Dark Of The Woods and One Very Odd Teacher! Full reviews here: hookedonbookzblog.wordpress.com

What about yours? How did your Oct go? What were your favs?

He took the mickey out of everyone. He lied, scanned, bought favors to get favors, and isn't stopping. This wanted fugitive is still at it. This book is well-written and thoroughly researched. A must-read! #billiondollarwhale #tomwright #bradleyhope #hachettbooks Full review here: https://bit.ly/2yPIsye

Excellent. A great mix of rigorous research and fascinating story. Jho Low is a fraudster who used the Malaysian PM & Saudi connections to siphon $1bn + . The authors do a great job of telling this clearly, with short chapters (there‘s a mass of info & financial detail they‘ve distilled & made as easy as possible for the reader - lots of convoluted deals!). Parties; Leo Di Caprio appears, but most shocking is the banks‘ role in aiding the crimes.

Friday wine-down with fading light & this book. The proper drink would be a very expensive champagne. 🍾💲💲💲