christophrcolon's review against another edition
5.0
Phenomenal PE book focused more on the history of PE in general rather than solely on Blackstone. Very entertaining, well-written, in depth analysis on the industry and how it became what it is today. Would highly recommend for anyone interested in high finance.
tbachman1031's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting history of Blackstone...a little preachy in the defense of private equity.
miscbrah's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good and thorough history of Blackstone
Wish the author went into more detail about their investments. He just kinda gives it a cursory mention and some global details here and there. Really wish I could learn how the firm did a turnaround of their various investments. They invested in cyclical companies at the right time or turnaround companies that were undervalued. The author gives some mention but I really want to find out what exactly they did.
Overall, its the best of the bunch and gives the reader what they ultimately desire, a history of Blackstone and some insight into the Private Equity industry.
Wish the author went into more detail about their investments. He just kinda gives it a cursory mention and some global details here and there. Really wish I could learn how the firm did a turnaround of their various investments. They invested in cyclical companies at the right time or turnaround companies that were undervalued. The author gives some mention but I really want to find out what exactly they did.
Overall, its the best of the bunch and gives the reader what they ultimately desire, a history of Blackstone and some insight into the Private Equity industry.
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