Book review Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup Book by John Carreyrou

“Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup” is a gripping and well-written exposé of the rise and fall of Theranos, a biotech company that promised to revolutionize the medical industry with its revolutionary blood testing technology.

Author John Carreyrou does an excellent job of bringing the reader into the world of Theranos, detailing the company’s impressive rise and the charismatic leadership of its founder, Elizabeth Holmes. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Theranos’ technology was not all it was cracked up to be, and that Holmes and her colleagues engaged in a number of unethical practices to cover up the company’s problems.

Carreyrou’s reporting is thorough and well-sourced, and he does a great job of explaining the complex science behind Theranos’ technology in a way that is accessible to a general audience. He also does an excellent job of weaving in the personal stories of the employees and investors who were caught up in the Theranos saga, giving the book a strong human element.

Overall, “Bad Blood” is a compelling and eye-opening tale of greed and deception in the high-stakes world of Silicon Valley. It is a must-read for anyone interested in business, technology, or the inner workings of startups.