Hedgehogging

by Bartin Biggs
Hedgehogging cover
Good Books rating 3.67
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  • ID: 4945
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • Reviews: 3
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TJ O'Hearn · TJ O'Hearn · 2018-09-10
phenomenal 4.50

They found the book to be a classic and praised Biggs' writing and kindness. The book provides a unique insider's look at the hedge fund world.

TJ O'Hearn found Hedgehogging to be a classic, sealing Biggs' place as a phenomenal writer and a kind soul. The book offers a rare insider's look at the hedge fund world, providing a human and everyday side to the industry. O'Hearn appreciated the engaging and intellectually provocative nature of the book, which pulls back the curtain on the often opaque world of hedge funds.

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    It'll be clear by that point that Hedgehogging is a classic, but this one also seals Biggs' place as a phenomenal writer and a kind soul.

    As engaging, blunt, and intellectually provocative as its author, Hedgehogging pulls back the curtain to provide a rare insider′s look at what actually goes on,

    The book provides a human, everyday side to the hedge fund world.

Econophile · 2007-04-23
good 3.50

They appreciated the book as a good introduction to the world of hedge funds, highlighting Biggs' legendary status as a value investor.

Econophile found Hedgehogging to be a good introduction to the world of hedge funds, praising Barton Biggs' legendary status as a value investor. The review highlights the book's ability to provide insights into the industry, making it a valuable read for those interested in understanding the complexities of hedge funds. The reviewer appreciated the unvarnished truth about what goes on behind the scenes, making it a compelling read.

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    A good introduction to the world of hedge funds from Barton Biggs, a legendary value investor who spent 30 years in the industry.

    Rare is the opportunity to chat with a legendary financial figure and hear the unvarnished truth about what really goes on behind the scenes.

    This book is filled with entertaining stories about the industry, the people in it and the sometimes surreal decision-making situations they face.

Neil Hopcroft · Neil Hopcroft · 620-06-20
mixed 3.00

They found the book to be an autobiographical work with a collection of stories, noting Biggs' arrogant and brash personality.

Neil Hopcroft reviewed Hedgehogging as an autobiographical work that lacks a particular order, likening it to a collection of stories. The reviewer noted Biggs' arrogant and brash personality, which comes through in the book. While the book provides insights into the hedge fund world, the reviewer found the structure to be somewhat disjointed, making it more of a collection of anecdotes rather than a cohesive narrative.

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    He's a money man, arrogant and brash.

    This is an autobiographical work, but there seems not to be any particular order to it. Like a collection of stories.

    The book provides a rare glimpse into the investing world as well as a warts-and-all view of the hedge fund industry.

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