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Brazillionaires: Wealth, Power, Decadence, and Hope in an American Country

Alex Cuadros
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Brazillionaires: Wealth, Power, Decadence, and Hope in an American Country

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Alex Cuadros

Brazillionaires: Wealth, Power, Decadence, and Hope in an American Country

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

365

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Brazil • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Brazillionaires: Wealth, Power, Decadence, and Hope in an American Country by Alex Cuadros explores the lives of Brazil's richest individuals, their influence on society, and the country's economic landscape. The book examines the complex interplay between wealth, politics, and social dynamics, highlighting personal stories amid Brazil's socio-economic challenges and hopes for progress.

Informative

Dark

Mysterious

Gritty

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,337 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Brazillionaires: Wealth, Power, Decadence and Hope in an American Country by Alex Cuadros offers a gripping exploration of Brazil's elite, combining vivid storytelling with investigative journalism. Readers praise its insightful analysis of wealth and inequality but note it sometimes lacks deeper context on broader societal impacts. Overall, it’s a compelling read on Brazil's financial titans.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Brazillionaires: Wealth, Power, Decadence, and Hope in an American Country?

Readers interested in Brazillionaires by Alex Cuadros likely enjoy socio-economic analysis and narratives about wealth disparity. Fans of Thomas Piketty's Capital in the Twenty-First Century or Michael Lewis's The Big Short would appreciate its exploration of Brazil's elite and their impact on society.

4.1

1,337 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

365

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Brazil • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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