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Bankers' Game
A TALE OF GREED, LUST AND REDEMPTION
The good days are over on Dalal Street and the past comes to haunt those who didn’t play it by the book. Rekha, Amit, Satya and their boss, Nitin, struggle to maintain their sanity in the dynamic world of office politics, fuelled by their mad drive for the high life. Unfortunately, the skills needed to survive this fast-paced corporate maze are not taught at B-schools. Follow these bankers as they navigate choppy financial markets at work and volatile personal lives, manoeuvring through aggressive competition and covert deals—bosses stealing credit, subordinates thrown to the wolves for “greater good”, sexual transgressions and booze-filled nights. To add to the mayhem, a sudden crash in the global markets sends their lives into a tailspin, testing their strength of character. Who will win and who will lose? Who will stay and who will quit?
The good days are over on Dalal Street and the past comes to haunt those who didn’t play it by the book. Rekha, Amit, Satya and their boss, Nitin, struggle to maintain their sanity in the dynamic world of office politics, fuelled by their mad drive for the high life. Unfortunately, the skills needed to survive this fast-paced corporate maze are not taught at B-schools. Follow these bankers as they navigate choppy financial markets at work and volatile personal lives, manoeuvring through aggressive competition and covert deals—bosses stealing credit, subordinates thrown to the wolves for “greater good”, sexual transgressions and booze-filled nights. To add to the mayhem, a sudden crash in the global markets sends their lives into a tailspin, testing their strength of character. Who will win and who will lose? Who will stay and who will quit?
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Published January 21, 2020
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June 15, 2020
"Banker's game" is my second read from Ashutosh. Though it is the first fiction from Ashutosh, as the previous one was self-help. As Ashutosh is acquainted with me on Whatsapp, I have seen his posts about this book 3 months previous to its scheduled release. I was very excited to read it. I got it just before lockdown. And during the lockdown, I got myself into BookTube videos which delayed this book's review. But normal life after unlock has brought this book to my hands again.
The reason I selected this book was my liking to Ashutosh's previous book. I was expecting indirect self-help content in this book. Another reason was familiarity with the subject and environment. Though I don't have the first-hand experience in financial banking but heard the first-hand experience from many of my classmates, plus the recession of 2008 with Lehman brothers, so I wanted to read what was the situation of bankers in those dire times.
The story revolves around 4 guys whose silhouette is given in the backdrop of the cover. As the blurb suggests Rekha, Amit, Satya, and Nitin are the central characters. All of them are working in a reputed financial bank. The first three are working under Nitin and called by Nitin as schmucks. The plot covers the professional life of these four and partially covers how their work-life affects their personal life. Though they are paying very high, it is like their life is bought by the company and each minute of their lives are owned by their bosses. On top of that things became more troublesome when Lehman brothers scam took the financial market down with it. Read the book to know how our characters fare.
The book talks about the worst work culture practices happening in some Indian establishments. I think people working in financial services might be able to relate to the experience of schmucks. Office politics, sexual exploitations, and back bickering all compiled in one place for the reader.
On the personal front, I was expecting more stories around the tragedy of Lehman brothers but the major portion covers office politics. Maybe I had higher expectations and which were not fulfilled up to the mark.
I will give 3.5 out of 5 to the book.
Detailed review link - https://chevusread.blogspot.com/2020/...
The reason I selected this book was my liking to Ashutosh's previous book. I was expecting indirect self-help content in this book. Another reason was familiarity with the subject and environment. Though I don't have the first-hand experience in financial banking but heard the first-hand experience from many of my classmates, plus the recession of 2008 with Lehman brothers, so I wanted to read what was the situation of bankers in those dire times.
The story revolves around 4 guys whose silhouette is given in the backdrop of the cover. As the blurb suggests Rekha, Amit, Satya, and Nitin are the central characters. All of them are working in a reputed financial bank. The first three are working under Nitin and called by Nitin as schmucks. The plot covers the professional life of these four and partially covers how their work-life affects their personal life. Though they are paying very high, it is like their life is bought by the company and each minute of their lives are owned by their bosses. On top of that things became more troublesome when Lehman brothers scam took the financial market down with it. Read the book to know how our characters fare.
The book talks about the worst work culture practices happening in some Indian establishments. I think people working in financial services might be able to relate to the experience of schmucks. Office politics, sexual exploitations, and back bickering all compiled in one place for the reader.
On the personal front, I was expecting more stories around the tragedy of Lehman brothers but the major portion covers office politics. Maybe I had higher expectations and which were not fulfilled up to the mark.
I will give 3.5 out of 5 to the book.
Detailed review link - https://chevusread.blogspot.com/2020/...
April 5, 2020
I picked up this book seeing reviews and blurb definitely. I have read this genre before and I am in absolutely love with this genre. The book consists of all the elements of a perfect story. The book consists of all the elements such as thriller, suspense, politics etc. I picked up the book and the prologue only stole my attention. The prologue has plot that’s set up in Mumbai along with Police and body, that was perfect for starters. Then story took turn and started from beginning. I liked reading about Nitin’s childhood flashbacks in his nightmares. I wanted to read it more. I liked how author has portrayed the frustration and dissatisfaction in his job, I could exactly relate to it as I have been in one. As the mentioned in title, the set up of the story or the core concept is of a bank. I will only mention few points of blurb here as it will be spoilers. Rekha, Amit, Satya and Nitin are few important characters that initiated and led the story. As I mentioned earlier, Nitin is frustrated by his job or office politics. I liked how portrayal of corporate world is too perfect. Read the book to
Unfold further plot. I will briefly summarise my overall point of view now. I loved the plot as it’s stand unique. There are very few books that focuses on 9 to 5 job concepts and office politics and job dissatisfaction. I liked the characters development. As the story started, it was simple story and then it took peak and it was drastic change in events, that made a perfect story. Narration style of the author is smooth and holds your attention till the end. There are number of twists and turns. I felt like watching a movie during whole time. Overall good one. Recommended from my side.
Unfold further plot. I will briefly summarise my overall point of view now. I loved the plot as it’s stand unique. There are very few books that focuses on 9 to 5 job concepts and office politics and job dissatisfaction. I liked the characters development. As the story started, it was simple story and then it took peak and it was drastic change in events, that made a perfect story. Narration style of the author is smooth and holds your attention till the end. There are number of twists and turns. I felt like watching a movie during whole time. Overall good one. Recommended from my side.
April 18, 2020
Bankers game is an intresting story woven around bankers life, office politics and talking about corporate culture. Story is about Satya,Amit ,Rekha and their boss Nitin ,all are working for investment section in an international bank. As we all are aware office politics is the worst politics ,it totally destroyed person's mentally and physically. As some unexpected twists and turns and sudden crash in world stock market made Nitin's life living hell and Some other incidents which i really liked but being some bankers in my family I can say that author played very safely, he wrote very basic things about corporate culture like promotion policy,salary hike, jealousy between girls which everyone knows ,but I didn't found anything which is extraordinary.
Overall a good read which you can finish in one sitting.
Overall a good read which you can finish in one sitting.
March 23, 2020
A thriller about bankers and the world of finance and stock markets. Something that is altogether a rather new scenario for me (having read only one such). Ashutosh Mishra's Banker's Game sets up an interesting outing.
Starting up in rather suspenseful way, the story moves forward with simple character set and equally simple yet complex and intriguing world of bankers. How it goes thru with shifts that never end as they deal with the world of different time zones. Officially 9 to 5 job takes a toll of their lives on every front, physical, emotional, social and even financial front. Protagonists get in chakravyuh of the economy that they won't be able to come out ever. This tale is no less interesting with greed, lust, redemption, office politics, cut throat competition and what not. The writing style of Mishra is so simple it is a breeze to go through pages and it keeps you glued to the pages. Cover design has been an interesting characteristic when it comes to Jaico's books. Nowadays it is getting more and more interesting and sophisticated stuff. Page quality and printing are just perfect for this paperback.
As we all are supporting the lockdowns to save us from Corona, this light and interesting read is surely an apt choice so that you get something to keep you engaged. A fiction that takes you away from reality and still makes you aware how real the world of money is - from inside.
Starting up in rather suspenseful way, the story moves forward with simple character set and equally simple yet complex and intriguing world of bankers. How it goes thru with shifts that never end as they deal with the world of different time zones. Officially 9 to 5 job takes a toll of their lives on every front, physical, emotional, social and even financial front. Protagonists get in chakravyuh of the economy that they won't be able to come out ever. This tale is no less interesting with greed, lust, redemption, office politics, cut throat competition and what not. The writing style of Mishra is so simple it is a breeze to go through pages and it keeps you glued to the pages. Cover design has been an interesting characteristic when it comes to Jaico's books. Nowadays it is getting more and more interesting and sophisticated stuff. Page quality and printing are just perfect for this paperback.
As we all are supporting the lockdowns to save us from Corona, this light and interesting read is surely an apt choice so that you get something to keep you engaged. A fiction that takes you away from reality and still makes you aware how real the world of money is - from inside.
February 2, 2020
This book is amazing. I have read first book of Ashutosh Mishra, ‘Happiness is All We Want’ which is self-help and now ‘Bankers’ Game’ which is fiction, it needs great change of temperament to write a novel and you work through it as seasoned author. The most prominent of all is to write on topic which touched almost everybody from corporate world in cosmopolitan cities like Mumbai and nudge their lives once during 2008 meltdown, to better be safe than sorry. The story-line woven with simple characters and so interesting that I felt torn between the main characters and their stories. Pace is maintained throughout the book and I glued through all the 65 chapters with sense of enjoyment and finished reading in two straight days. I liked page 245 and much which is conversation between content father and high achiever son who dis-valued work-life balance to achieve success which was fake, an obsession, a never-ending fascination and a desperate need for more. Whereas Samir, with his core and fundamentally strong roots sailed through tough times. Every story has moral and this could be summary of all what we need to be happy in life. I keep recommending it to everyone. it’s a #goodread.
March 12, 2020
It is very minutely covering each and every point. Looks like my own situation at office. Author well narrated the real life corporate world.I recommend everyone whatever designation or profile in corporate world should read it, should also try to imbibe the experiences shared by author.
Looking forward to read few more experience.
All the best...
Looking forward to read few more experience.
All the best...
March 6, 2020
An excellent fiction book with heart throbbing climax to a relaxing end. Authors experience is incredible and perfectly presented his ideas.
I wish many more fiction from your end.
I wish many more fiction from your end.
April 23, 2020
Banker's game by Ashutosh Mishra is a book about learning, finding the meaning of life, finding yourself. It's about corporate societies and their day-to-day life problems. There are a lot of twists and turns in this story. I am intrigued by the first page.
Was actually a nicely developed character. There were lots of nice twists and turns and other side characters had potential too. The author nicely indulged in various negative aspects of our life like greed, lust, and anger.
It was a lovely quick read; I finished it in 4 hours and though I gave it a 4, it's not that I would feel the need to reread any time. I thought it was everything you want from realistic fiction (apart from some scenes that you will have to read to see for yourself).
Overall, it was a book that invigorated me and kept my brain hooked to it. I cannot really talk much more about the book without giving too much away. This story had a lot of potentials. The author had some good ideas and tried to give a realist view of bankers' life. I am thrilled that I could read and review this novel and I will definitely read more by this author.
Was actually a nicely developed character. There were lots of nice twists and turns and other side characters had potential too. The author nicely indulged in various negative aspects of our life like greed, lust, and anger.
It was a lovely quick read; I finished it in 4 hours and though I gave it a 4, it's not that I would feel the need to reread any time. I thought it was everything you want from realistic fiction (apart from some scenes that you will have to read to see for yourself).
Overall, it was a book that invigorated me and kept my brain hooked to it. I cannot really talk much more about the book without giving too much away. This story had a lot of potentials. The author had some good ideas and tried to give a realist view of bankers' life. I am thrilled that I could read and review this novel and I will definitely read more by this author.
February 25, 2020
Well narrated Fiction book #Bankers_Game. Thrilling experience while reading as what's next. Few Goosebumps and lot of excitement. Highly recommended for youngsters who still have a long time to serve in this Cut throat competition world. It always felt to be a part of this book while reading.
Standing ovation to the author Ashutosh Mishra. Keep writing your experience sir.
Standing ovation to the author Ashutosh Mishra. Keep writing your experience sir.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 18, 2020
Title - Bankers' Game
Author - Ashutosh Mishra
Publisher - Jaico publishing house
Genre - Fiction
Pages - 272
Format - paperback
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This is the second book from the author of 'Happiness is all we want' which was superb. And now Banker's Game, a fiction. Firstly, I thought this would be a boring book but slowly it became quite interesting, absolutely a page turner.
The story revolves around Rekha, Amit, Satya and their boss, Nitin struggle to maintain their sanity in the dynamic world of office politics.
Who will win and who will lose?
Who will stay and who will quit?
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Review -
1) The cover and the title of the book is totally relevant to the content.
2) This book is a tale of greed,lust and redemption which is very well narrated by the author.
3) The author has touched almost all the topics about corporate and banking world. It is a perfect blend of fiction and reality.
4) The corporate world is depicted in a detailed manner. The book explores the sublime dynamics of corporate life.
5) Ample detailing, good backstory and timely suspense has made me glued to the book.
6) The book is divided into 66 chapters which is readers friendly. This book will teach you what you want and what not to do in your professional life.
7) It is a perfect guide for corporate and bank employees.
8) Language used is simple and lucid.
9) Characters are well developed and described by the author.
10) Overall, an awesome and absorbing read.
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I recommend this book to all.
Author - Ashutosh Mishra
Publisher - Jaico publishing house
Genre - Fiction
Pages - 272
Format - paperback
.
.
This is the second book from the author of 'Happiness is all we want' which was superb. And now Banker's Game, a fiction. Firstly, I thought this would be a boring book but slowly it became quite interesting, absolutely a page turner.
The story revolves around Rekha, Amit, Satya and their boss, Nitin struggle to maintain their sanity in the dynamic world of office politics.
Who will win and who will lose?
Who will stay and who will quit?
.
.
Review -
1) The cover and the title of the book is totally relevant to the content.
2) This book is a tale of greed,lust and redemption which is very well narrated by the author.
3) The author has touched almost all the topics about corporate and banking world. It is a perfect blend of fiction and reality.
4) The corporate world is depicted in a detailed manner. The book explores the sublime dynamics of corporate life.
5) Ample detailing, good backstory and timely suspense has made me glued to the book.
6) The book is divided into 66 chapters which is readers friendly. This book will teach you what you want and what not to do in your professional life.
7) It is a perfect guide for corporate and bank employees.
8) Language used is simple and lucid.
9) Characters are well developed and described by the author.
10) Overall, an awesome and absorbing read.
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.
I recommend this book to all.
February 27, 2020
Very well written book - perfect combination of fun, intrigue as well as a treasure trove of information/learning on the corporate world! Love the manner in which Ashutosh Mishra also incorporates tips for the younger audience on work/life balances as well as doing what is best for you versus following the herd!
March 5, 2020
We have heard stories or seen the employees of Indian banks having a 9-5 job. We see banking as a sophisticated, respectable, and enviable job position. But what about those sitting in the posh cabins of global banks? What about the investment banks that play with money, power, politics, and lust, of course! Well, here we have a book which gropes in the filth of corporate culture and brings to us the dirty reality.
Bankers' Game by Ashutosh Mishra is a contemporary fiction novel focussing on the top global banks and their insider stories. With the three schmucks and two top professionals, the book is definitely a thrilling eye-opener. It speaks to us about what goes into a woman stepping onto the ladder of professional success while a man stays in the same place. Although this particular description sounded to be biased as it does put women in a bad light, I couldn't deny it completely as similar stories have been doing rounds forever. The story explicitly portrays the daily happenings of an investment bank, its employees, and takes it closer to reality unabashedly. The crispness of the language makes it even more easy to engage with the story. The themes of greed, lust, and redemption are put well into the plot. Taking the blunders of the banking system into account, the story delivers a lesson of taking calculated risks.
What I particularly liked was the smart development of the plot, right from the start. The well-sketched characters seem lively with their flaws and misgivings. The writing is polished and precise with no beating around the bush. The pace is maintained steady and doesn't let you stop flipping the pages. The sub-plots along with the central plot are clearly explained and their seamless description is evident. Split into small chapters, the story would pull you right inside and you'd be forced to see through the glam and glitz of the corporate houses. Although towards the end I found the complex narration a bit overwhelming, I ended up liking the overall presentation of the book that has been designed and executed pretty well.
If you like contemporary fiction especially concentrating on the business world with a thrill, you might as well pick this one. It definitely makes up for an entertaining read.
Bankers' Game by Ashutosh Mishra is a contemporary fiction novel focussing on the top global banks and their insider stories. With the three schmucks and two top professionals, the book is definitely a thrilling eye-opener. It speaks to us about what goes into a woman stepping onto the ladder of professional success while a man stays in the same place. Although this particular description sounded to be biased as it does put women in a bad light, I couldn't deny it completely as similar stories have been doing rounds forever. The story explicitly portrays the daily happenings of an investment bank, its employees, and takes it closer to reality unabashedly. The crispness of the language makes it even more easy to engage with the story. The themes of greed, lust, and redemption are put well into the plot. Taking the blunders of the banking system into account, the story delivers a lesson of taking calculated risks.
What I particularly liked was the smart development of the plot, right from the start. The well-sketched characters seem lively with their flaws and misgivings. The writing is polished and precise with no beating around the bush. The pace is maintained steady and doesn't let you stop flipping the pages. The sub-plots along with the central plot are clearly explained and their seamless description is evident. Split into small chapters, the story would pull you right inside and you'd be forced to see through the glam and glitz of the corporate houses. Although towards the end I found the complex narration a bit overwhelming, I ended up liking the overall presentation of the book that has been designed and executed pretty well.
If you like contemporary fiction especially concentrating on the business world with a thrill, you might as well pick this one. It definitely makes up for an entertaining read.
June 17, 2020
Balancing a well-crafted corporate saga with the ingraining of real-life technical incidents, Ashutosh Mishra’s “Banker’s Game” turns out to be a highly engaging piece of fiction.
Mishra uses his background in the banking industry much to his advantage, and he weaves his tale keeping in mind the dark and treacherous world of money-making and the impact it has on seemingly sober men and women. His book does justice to its title, and the readers continue to be baffled by the multi-shaded rules of the “game” that his bankers participate in.
Coming from a humble background, Nitin slowly climbs up the corporate ladder by imbibing the twisted ways of the financial world and within no time, he secures a top management position is British Bank. Trying to keep his self-congratulatory attitude at the leash, he tactically maintains professional relations with his colleagues and peers, garnering hate and appreciation along the way. The trio working under him in his sales team—Satya, Amit and Rekha—are always finding ways to defend themselves from Nitin’s shrewd comments and keen expectancy. Soon enough, major changes loom large before them in their professional and personal fronts. Rekha struggles to file a divorce against her abusive husband, Satya worsens his drinking habit and Amit feels that his employment is shaky. The stock market is collapsing, banks are going bankrupt, people are losing millions of dollars—will these employees of British Bank manage to wade through their crises?
Mishra’s writing is smooth and easy flowing, without any excessive flowery language or unnecessary complications. His words come alive and take us through the minds and hearts of the characters, and we keep getting into their skin to relate to their dilemmas in an unwavering empathy. The book seems like a slice of life itself, with that same amount of unpredictability, lost opportunities and conflicts waiting to make their way. Be it Rekha’s unnerving workaholism or Nitin’s crude decisions, or be it Satya’s kind-heartedness lurking behind his makeshift poker face—I could surprisingly relate to them all. The author expresses with expertise the victorious feeling of making a fat profit, or the crestfallenness of losing a big deal or the insecurities involved in investments. Money, I had heard, could change people and bring out their deepest vulnerabilities. With this book, I could affirm that belief myself.
One of the best-crafted characters was Nitin himself. The book starts off with a flashback from his past and then it takes a leap forward to the times when he’s well established in his domain. His character is extremely multi-layered and he craves sympathy. His close-to-extinction ethical sense, his dash for success, his double standards—they all have been portrayed slowly but steadily, like constructing a wall brick by brick. I really admire how the author has highlighted his tumbling downfall from his professional success towards the ending of the book, along with his hint that at the end of the day, you have to conquer your inflated ego. Amit and Satya’s personalities could have been worked upon a bit more, and although there was nothing visibly incomplete about their characterizations, their uniqueness could have had more prominence. The innumerable characters, big and small, managed to put up the plot’s expanse quite well, but it also suffered from a similar scarcity of differentiation among the major and minor characterizations. The dissolution of personal biases with professional prejudices, along with the overlap of our ethical conscience with the treacherous alter-ego….it all comes up naturally as we delve deeper into Mishra’s writing. The author also constructs his elaborate web of character relationships with care and thoughtfulness, and this heightens the overall vibe of the book.
Ups and pitfalls in the financial market, and the thrifts and losses of the bankers’ account—they all have been weaved meticulously along with the primary storyline. The complications and issues that come up in the corporate jungle are so well-researched and vividly articulated that it falls nothing short of actually experiencing it in our own lives. The way our profession and our hunger for dominance can take a toll on our close friends and family has been highlighted all throughout the book.
This book is for you if you believe that money affects all sectors of our life. If you’re a corporate employee yourself, then “Banker’s Game” will definitely make you relive your work experiences.
Disclaimer: This review is in lieu of a review copy.
Originally published on my blog: https://deepansbookshelf.blogspot.com...
Mishra uses his background in the banking industry much to his advantage, and he weaves his tale keeping in mind the dark and treacherous world of money-making and the impact it has on seemingly sober men and women. His book does justice to its title, and the readers continue to be baffled by the multi-shaded rules of the “game” that his bankers participate in.
Coming from a humble background, Nitin slowly climbs up the corporate ladder by imbibing the twisted ways of the financial world and within no time, he secures a top management position is British Bank. Trying to keep his self-congratulatory attitude at the leash, he tactically maintains professional relations with his colleagues and peers, garnering hate and appreciation along the way. The trio working under him in his sales team—Satya, Amit and Rekha—are always finding ways to defend themselves from Nitin’s shrewd comments and keen expectancy. Soon enough, major changes loom large before them in their professional and personal fronts. Rekha struggles to file a divorce against her abusive husband, Satya worsens his drinking habit and Amit feels that his employment is shaky. The stock market is collapsing, banks are going bankrupt, people are losing millions of dollars—will these employees of British Bank manage to wade through their crises?
Mishra’s writing is smooth and easy flowing, without any excessive flowery language or unnecessary complications. His words come alive and take us through the minds and hearts of the characters, and we keep getting into their skin to relate to their dilemmas in an unwavering empathy. The book seems like a slice of life itself, with that same amount of unpredictability, lost opportunities and conflicts waiting to make their way. Be it Rekha’s unnerving workaholism or Nitin’s crude decisions, or be it Satya’s kind-heartedness lurking behind his makeshift poker face—I could surprisingly relate to them all. The author expresses with expertise the victorious feeling of making a fat profit, or the crestfallenness of losing a big deal or the insecurities involved in investments. Money, I had heard, could change people and bring out their deepest vulnerabilities. With this book, I could affirm that belief myself.
One of the best-crafted characters was Nitin himself. The book starts off with a flashback from his past and then it takes a leap forward to the times when he’s well established in his domain. His character is extremely multi-layered and he craves sympathy. His close-to-extinction ethical sense, his dash for success, his double standards—they all have been portrayed slowly but steadily, like constructing a wall brick by brick. I really admire how the author has highlighted his tumbling downfall from his professional success towards the ending of the book, along with his hint that at the end of the day, you have to conquer your inflated ego. Amit and Satya’s personalities could have been worked upon a bit more, and although there was nothing visibly incomplete about their characterizations, their uniqueness could have had more prominence. The innumerable characters, big and small, managed to put up the plot’s expanse quite well, but it also suffered from a similar scarcity of differentiation among the major and minor characterizations. The dissolution of personal biases with professional prejudices, along with the overlap of our ethical conscience with the treacherous alter-ego….it all comes up naturally as we delve deeper into Mishra’s writing. The author also constructs his elaborate web of character relationships with care and thoughtfulness, and this heightens the overall vibe of the book.
Ups and pitfalls in the financial market, and the thrifts and losses of the bankers’ account—they all have been weaved meticulously along with the primary storyline. The complications and issues that come up in the corporate jungle are so well-researched and vividly articulated that it falls nothing short of actually experiencing it in our own lives. The way our profession and our hunger for dominance can take a toll on our close friends and family has been highlighted all throughout the book.
This book is for you if you believe that money affects all sectors of our life. If you’re a corporate employee yourself, then “Banker’s Game” will definitely make you relive your work experiences.
Disclaimer: This review is in lieu of a review copy.
Originally published on my blog: https://deepansbookshelf.blogspot.com...
March 29, 2020
I feel education has indeed failed to eradicate ignorance that has plagued most of the people’s mind. From being mannerless to treating people without an ounce of sympathy and with
aura of superiority, many prove to be nonsensical. A glimpse in the form of dream about nithin’s past speaks how terribly Nitin as a young boy was treated by his father.
Nitin who works as a head of sales has a loving family and two kids. He has a successful career which he is glad about, He is also haunted by a nightmare that he refuses to share with his wife.
His current lifestyle is a marked contrast to his unpleasant childhood .
He is strict with his employees and rather came off as a Person.
I thought that the hardships he faced during his childhood would have hardened him but nevertheless taught him a lesson but turns out I was wrong. He seems to treat people the way he was treated back at school.
Sathya who works under nitin seems to be at the receiving end of his anger with his inability to strike deals and his constant excuses.
We are given a rather elaborate glimpse into the corporate world. Be it work or the people who are part of it, there is a continuous solid tensions that hangs thick in the air.
Meanwhile Rekha who joins newly gets frustrated with the way PA Jenny treats her. Things starts to clearly stress her out and, we are given a small snippet of Rekha’s life outside work.
On top it all, Rekha’s husband Neerajs behaviour and his obvious lack of thoughtfulness seems to add even more to her already existing stress.
It’s funny to see what patriarchy does to men. It’s almost as if they are daft and that they are too thick skulled to have a conscience of their own.
Things on the descriptive side seems to be wonderfully crafted.
By and by the story unfolds as nithin gets appointed as the head of sales for india and Rekha on the other hand makes a resolution to overlook certain aspects and make her marriage work. But to to her utter dismay, she come back home and discovers the biggest shock of her life ?
What shocking revelation awaited her at home ?
But life indeed takes a wrong turn for her.
But things don’t end here, life takes an extremely terrible turn for Nitin.
What follows is a whirlwind of incidents that shows us why things are, the way they are at the end. Narration was pretty good but I felt that the story was too dragging for its own good. There was less fun elements in the storyline and also, the entire plot and the second half was not that engaging either.
aura of superiority, many prove to be nonsensical. A glimpse in the form of dream about nithin’s past speaks how terribly Nitin as a young boy was treated by his father.
Nitin who works as a head of sales has a loving family and two kids. He has a successful career which he is glad about, He is also haunted by a nightmare that he refuses to share with his wife.
His current lifestyle is a marked contrast to his unpleasant childhood .
He is strict with his employees and rather came off as a Person.
I thought that the hardships he faced during his childhood would have hardened him but nevertheless taught him a lesson but turns out I was wrong. He seems to treat people the way he was treated back at school.
Sathya who works under nitin seems to be at the receiving end of his anger with his inability to strike deals and his constant excuses.
We are given a rather elaborate glimpse into the corporate world. Be it work or the people who are part of it, there is a continuous solid tensions that hangs thick in the air.
Meanwhile Rekha who joins newly gets frustrated with the way PA Jenny treats her. Things starts to clearly stress her out and, we are given a small snippet of Rekha’s life outside work.
On top it all, Rekha’s husband Neerajs behaviour and his obvious lack of thoughtfulness seems to add even more to her already existing stress.
It’s funny to see what patriarchy does to men. It’s almost as if they are daft and that they are too thick skulled to have a conscience of their own.
Things on the descriptive side seems to be wonderfully crafted.
By and by the story unfolds as nithin gets appointed as the head of sales for india and Rekha on the other hand makes a resolution to overlook certain aspects and make her marriage work. But to to her utter dismay, she come back home and discovers the biggest shock of her life ?
What shocking revelation awaited her at home ?
But life indeed takes a wrong turn for her.
But things don’t end here, life takes an extremely terrible turn for Nitin.
What follows is a whirlwind of incidents that shows us why things are, the way they are at the end. Narration was pretty good but I felt that the story was too dragging for its own good. There was less fun elements in the storyline and also, the entire plot and the second half was not that engaging either.
March 28, 2020
A story of conspiracies, thrill, plots and accidents which will make you realize how little you know about the world of finance.
#Insight- The story begins with a thrill, something which makes us stand on our toes for a few chapters, but as it goes on, the thrilling element slowly declines. After the first few chapters you have to make yourself read the book. Those complex theories of finance are not for everyone.
#Review- Overall the plot is is good. Inside that big story there are many small plots, many small chapters which just feel like the writer wanted to fill pages.
The plot talks about some ambitious people and how they are ready to crush anyone just to reach their goals in that fierce world of banking. How the bosses themselves steal their subordinates deals to make a little extra bonus and promotion.
Being in a small rank employee is not good anywhere but how does it truly feel to be one, the book explains it.
#Strength- The story feels almost true. There is no over the edge fantasy, and the scenes stick to the real life. There is no scene where you would feel that its not possible in the real world.
#Drawbacks- As the story is too close it becomes boring at some times due to lack of exciting events. The author goes too deep into the world of finance explaining things that at times it simply feels extremely boring.
#Target Readers- People in colleges ready to enter the real life of competition, people in the real life of competition still learning the tricks and anyone who just wants a well written novel with some finance, a lot of booze and a bit of fiction.
#Rating- 3.6
#Category- Fiction
#Insight- The story begins with a thrill, something which makes us stand on our toes for a few chapters, but as it goes on, the thrilling element slowly declines. After the first few chapters you have to make yourself read the book. Those complex theories of finance are not for everyone.
#Review- Overall the plot is is good. Inside that big story there are many small plots, many small chapters which just feel like the writer wanted to fill pages.
The plot talks about some ambitious people and how they are ready to crush anyone just to reach their goals in that fierce world of banking. How the bosses themselves steal their subordinates deals to make a little extra bonus and promotion.
Being in a small rank employee is not good anywhere but how does it truly feel to be one, the book explains it.
#Strength- The story feels almost true. There is no over the edge fantasy, and the scenes stick to the real life. There is no scene where you would feel that its not possible in the real world.
#Drawbacks- As the story is too close it becomes boring at some times due to lack of exciting events. The author goes too deep into the world of finance explaining things that at times it simply feels extremely boring.
#Target Readers- People in colleges ready to enter the real life of competition, people in the real life of competition still learning the tricks and anyone who just wants a well written novel with some finance, a lot of booze and a bit of fiction.
#Rating- 3.6
#Category- Fiction
April 13, 2020
Banks, Stock Markets form an important part of any economy. Every single day newspapers highlight some or the other issues which are related to them. Not many take interest in knowing what all is going onto these sectors.
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Banker's Game is an intense thriller which revolves around big corporate banks, financial markets, stock markets, it even depicts personal lives of employees and hidden secrets behind these giants.
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If a person is working in a bank, one assumes he or she must be earning a huge salary. But, is that the truth ? Only, people working there knew the reality. They have to face the warmth of their bosses, their credit is taken by their seniors. They have to work under pressure and what not.Book clearly shows the life of any corporate worker. Life is not at all easy.
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Office work in corporate changes rapidly, it depends upon the situation. Book throws light upon the tough competition between in a corporate, how selfish people can get to fulfill the deals, can sometimes even leave ethics behind and can step upon any path to get that deal by any means.
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Book portrays the story of Nitin, who is boss and his three schmucks- Rekha, Amit and Satya. Main theme of the book is greed, lust and redemption.
Each character in the book is portrayed very well, everyone has some or the other flaw in them, some made huge mistakes but when everything went against them they knew what all was important. Book also teaches one that every bad deed comes out sometime. It's simple that if you follow your path properly, you will succeed. Greedy nature will take you no-where.Only your family stands by your side in your worst time. Personal and professional lives are poles apart,in the corporate world you can't predict what the future holds for you.Though the book has too many chapters, it's not at all a boring reading.Short, crisp chapters makes one stick till the end. Plot is engaging and intriguing.This was the first time I read something related to the financial sector in the form of a thriller, and I enjoyed reading it. If you love reading fast-paced thrillers, are interested in the financial sector then do try this out !!
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Banker's Game is an intense thriller which revolves around big corporate banks, financial markets, stock markets, it even depicts personal lives of employees and hidden secrets behind these giants.
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If a person is working in a bank, one assumes he or she must be earning a huge salary. But, is that the truth ? Only, people working there knew the reality. They have to face the warmth of their bosses, their credit is taken by their seniors. They have to work under pressure and what not.Book clearly shows the life of any corporate worker. Life is not at all easy.
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Office work in corporate changes rapidly, it depends upon the situation. Book throws light upon the tough competition between in a corporate, how selfish people can get to fulfill the deals, can sometimes even leave ethics behind and can step upon any path to get that deal by any means.
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Book portrays the story of Nitin, who is boss and his three schmucks- Rekha, Amit and Satya. Main theme of the book is greed, lust and redemption.
Each character in the book is portrayed very well, everyone has some or the other flaw in them, some made huge mistakes but when everything went against them they knew what all was important. Book also teaches one that every bad deed comes out sometime. It's simple that if you follow your path properly, you will succeed. Greedy nature will take you no-where.Only your family stands by your side in your worst time. Personal and professional lives are poles apart,in the corporate world you can't predict what the future holds for you.Though the book has too many chapters, it's not at all a boring reading.Short, crisp chapters makes one stick till the end. Plot is engaging and intriguing.This was the first time I read something related to the financial sector in the form of a thriller, and I enjoyed reading it. If you love reading fast-paced thrillers, are interested in the financial sector then do try this out !!
April 16, 2020
Book: The Banker’s Game
Author: Ashutosh Mishra
Publisher: Jaico Publication House
Review-
As the title suggests this a story about banking, the game of finances but it’s not limited to that only. It is thrilling in starting where you just can’t keep the book down. The story develops in an amazing way and at a good pace.
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The protagonists, Rekha, Amit, Satya, and their boss, are shown to struggle through the realities of the banking corporate world. And the characters are well-written by the author. Various aspects of banking and technicalities of finances are discussed throughout the book. Which makes it a little boring for those not acquainted with the sector. But the plot is very interesting, people doing anything to crush others for their own high-lifestyle which is not just limited to colleagues but the bosses swoop down to the level of crushing their subordinates.
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And the story is very realistic, and the scenes are possible in real life so they also seem relatable. But it gets boring because the author gets too deep into the concepts of finances. But still, the plot is pretty good and conveys a proper message.
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Quote of the day: “It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning.”
~ Henry Ford
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Author: Ashutosh Mishra
Publisher: Jaico Publication House
Review-
As the title suggests this a story about banking, the game of finances but it’s not limited to that only. It is thrilling in starting where you just can’t keep the book down. The story develops in an amazing way and at a good pace.
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The protagonists, Rekha, Amit, Satya, and their boss, are shown to struggle through the realities of the banking corporate world. And the characters are well-written by the author. Various aspects of banking and technicalities of finances are discussed throughout the book. Which makes it a little boring for those not acquainted with the sector. But the plot is very interesting, people doing anything to crush others for their own high-lifestyle which is not just limited to colleagues but the bosses swoop down to the level of crushing their subordinates.
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And the story is very realistic, and the scenes are possible in real life so they also seem relatable. But it gets boring because the author gets too deep into the concepts of finances. But still, the plot is pretty good and conveys a proper message.
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Quote of the day: “It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning.”
~ Henry Ford
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#bibliophile #bookstagram #bookworm #bookish #booklover #musical #booknerd #reading #bookaddict #bookstagrammer #suspence #booksofinstagram #bookphotography #bookaholic #igreads #booklove #instabook #thriller #readersofinstagram banks #finance #mystery #bankersgame #game #banker #bank
May 6, 2020
Banker's game is a book about the lives of people working in the British Bank, where "everyone is working extra hard to make each other's lives more difficult". Nitin and Joe are the higher officials, who never failed to take credit for what their "schmucks" Satya, Amit and Rekha did. Everyone's life changes after a global breakdown, which made many banks to go bankrupt. What happened to each one of them and how their life changed is what the book offers.
This book also deals with how one's greed, ignorance, lust, position, and arrogance can cost one's peace. It also shows how one person can be blinded by all the wealth and power they have. It also emphasizes the importance of mental well-being and how important it is in this world where everyone is running a rat race.
The language of the book is not so complicated. I felt like the writing style of a little bit slow, because if the details. Maybe, it is to enhance the setting and background of the plot. But it was quite boring to read. Also, the banking details made me skip pages. It would've been interesting if the reader has good knowledge of that. Other than that, it was a good read, not a great one though!
This book also deals with how one's greed, ignorance, lust, position, and arrogance can cost one's peace. It also shows how one person can be blinded by all the wealth and power they have. It also emphasizes the importance of mental well-being and how important it is in this world where everyone is running a rat race.
The language of the book is not so complicated. I felt like the writing style of a little bit slow, because if the details. Maybe, it is to enhance the setting and background of the plot. But it was quite boring to read. Also, the banking details made me skip pages. It would've been interesting if the reader has good knowledge of that. Other than that, it was a good read, not a great one though!
March 28, 2020
A truly perfect tale of Greed, Lust and Redemption. This book is wonderfully great cause it highlights something which our college or education institute or B-school have not taught us and due to this one of the character in this book find it difficult to adjust himself in the corporate structure. It is truly a perfect story of four person Rekha, Satya, Amit and their boss Nitin. And, Nitin is the one who finds difficult to make adjustment and fit in corporate structure. While reading this story we can portrait our self or someone we knew who exactly play the character of this guy cause author has written in such a manner that it gives real time feel. All the terms mentioned previously are very well brought out and explained. I really loved the story and the way this story flows is also amazing. Apart from this, this book also gives a great insight what happened in the banking business. Talking about the cover, the cover is really awesome and beautiful. Title is apt. It seems Author has poured his heart in writing this amazing story and wonderful book. Had a remarkable reading.
March 13, 2020
Book review: BANKER'S GAME
by @ashutosh_author ⏳Anyone who started reading this book, after seeing the cover page would have got the indications about the story of the book. ⌛coming to the content, the author proves to be an excellent storyteller through his book.✌✌ ⏳This is a story of these characters name as Rekha, Amit, Satya and their boss.
Nitin, can't adjust himself in office atmosphere that's why he always struggling to maintain their place in the dynamic world of office politics. ⌛The author has covered almost all the topics about corporate, professional and banking world. ⌛language is simple and easy, all characters are very well described, And beautifully written. 👉 This book will also teach many lessons regarding professional life. 👉Overall interesting book and as a page-turner. Once started could not put it down.
This book is helpful for corporate and professional employees.
I recommend this book to all professionals
Must read ✌✌✌✌✌ .
by @ashutosh_author ⏳Anyone who started reading this book, after seeing the cover page would have got the indications about the story of the book. ⌛coming to the content, the author proves to be an excellent storyteller through his book.✌✌ ⏳This is a story of these characters name as Rekha, Amit, Satya and their boss.
Nitin, can't adjust himself in office atmosphere that's why he always struggling to maintain their place in the dynamic world of office politics. ⌛The author has covered almost all the topics about corporate, professional and banking world. ⌛language is simple and easy, all characters are very well described, And beautifully written. 👉 This book will also teach many lessons regarding professional life. 👉Overall interesting book and as a page-turner. Once started could not put it down.
This book is helpful for corporate and professional employees.
I recommend this book to all professionals
Must read ✌✌✌✌✌ .
April 7, 2020
Bankers' Game
by Ashutosh Mishra
The book has a non cliche plot of office politics in the most twisted way. The protagonists Rekha, Amit, Satya and Nitin are smart enough to deal with what the situation has to offer and yet they land up into the pool of shortcomings at the office which made them further devastated in their domains. The book is based on the real world experience of practicality over theory. The plot is humorous yet figurative at the same time. The book is consequently preferable for those who are actually experience the same corporate world but alas the time to read for them is again a luxury. Apart from the obviousness of expressions here and there, the book is a decent read.
Resources are hired to give results, not reasons.
Amit Kalantri
Were they the resources for the company?
by Ashutosh Mishra
The book has a non cliche plot of office politics in the most twisted way. The protagonists Rekha, Amit, Satya and Nitin are smart enough to deal with what the situation has to offer and yet they land up into the pool of shortcomings at the office which made them further devastated in their domains. The book is based on the real world experience of practicality over theory. The plot is humorous yet figurative at the same time. The book is consequently preferable for those who are actually experience the same corporate world but alas the time to read for them is again a luxury. Apart from the obviousness of expressions here and there, the book is a decent read.
Resources are hired to give results, not reasons.
Amit Kalantri
Were they the resources for the company?
May 1, 2020
Honestly i ordered this book because of its cover and believe me i m not disappointed.This book is a combination of thriller and drama.
BANKER'S GAME i think name is enough to know the main focus of book.
Rekha, Amit, Satya and their boss, Nitin, struggle to maintain their sanity in the dynamic world of office politics, fuelled by their mad drive for the high life.
If you are planning to step in in a corporate world like bank and share market then you have to read this book because you join this world for your dreams and ambitions and end up in office politics.
This book can clear most of your doubts about corporate world.
This book is based on those people who want to full fill there dreams but as we all know corporate world is not for everyone. This book shows how they quite their dream and life because of their work.
I love the plot Because it gives a message of hardwork,focus , determination and working skills.
I applaud to author Because this book clearly shows his Hardwork and research in corporate world.
Writting style of Author is Lucid and language is also Easy.
BANKER'S GAME i think name is enough to know the main focus of book.
Rekha, Amit, Satya and their boss, Nitin, struggle to maintain their sanity in the dynamic world of office politics, fuelled by their mad drive for the high life.
If you are planning to step in in a corporate world like bank and share market then you have to read this book because you join this world for your dreams and ambitions and end up in office politics.
This book can clear most of your doubts about corporate world.
This book is based on those people who want to full fill there dreams but as we all know corporate world is not for everyone. This book shows how they quite their dream and life because of their work.
I love the plot Because it gives a message of hardwork,focus , determination and working skills.
I applaud to author Because this book clearly shows his Hardwork and research in corporate world.
Writting style of Author is Lucid and language is also Easy.
March 29, 2020
The book is amazing one which revolves around 3 main characters and their boss. As many of us thinks that a person who is doing a job are the happy and leads a tension free Life. But the author had very well explained the situation of the people in the office and their struggle. At many points book feels like reality and can be imagined easily. The author had very nicely plotted the struggling life and the pressure of the young office workers. I learnt many things from the book. At the end it gives a superb lesson and I loved it. The book teaches to keep a balance between our personal life and professional life. The book is a very smooth going and a page turner. The chapters are very well connected and make a good flow. Highly recommended
April 19, 2020
For a gripping tale set in today's time, the book is real and relatable in the content that can be considered as the slice-of-life story with the eyeball grabbing potential. At the core of this book is the puzzle of corporate world that keeps a sharp focus on both personal and professional lives of all the characters. In fact, the characterisation is also good enough to give the readers an insight into the struggle of corporate workers.
In true sense it tells the 'greed', exists in our world, leads people to unhappy and selfish lives. Therefore we need to take care of certain things in whatever we do or say. This book will keep every events as real and straightforward as you see always.Narration is quite impactful too. Each story makes a long lasting impression within us .Overall, it's a different read.
In true sense it tells the 'greed', exists in our world, leads people to unhappy and selfish lives. Therefore we need to take care of certain things in whatever we do or say. This book will keep every events as real and straightforward as you see always.Narration is quite impactful too. Each story makes a long lasting impression within us .Overall, it's a different read.
February 26, 2020
Completed the book over the weekend. I could relate to every chapter of the book, nothing seems out of place. It has a continuous enticing flow to it. The book successfully illustrates the value of life and the will to survive which exists in all human beings. The characters and plots are well thought of and narrated. For me the teaching is that their are primary and secondary things in life. One needs to realise the illusionary power of the secondary things and so concentrate more on the primary things.
July 1, 2020
Banker's Game by Ashutosh Mishra is a thriller corporate drama which will show you the dark secrets of corporate life. It's the attractive and eye-catching title and cover page force me Read it.
The story revolves around Rekha, Amit, Satya and their boss Nitin, who struggles to maintain their sanity in the dynamic world of office politics. It's unique storyline and plot will keep you hooked till the end. It is medium paced, at a few points it might be a little boring for people who are not much into corporate life but those who are part of corporate life they will surely connect to the story.
The writing style is interesting, the language used is easy to understand. Overall, it was nice one time read. Thriller lovers can give it a try.
The story revolves around Rekha, Amit, Satya and their boss Nitin, who struggles to maintain their sanity in the dynamic world of office politics. It's unique storyline and plot will keep you hooked till the end. It is medium paced, at a few points it might be a little boring for people who are not much into corporate life but those who are part of corporate life they will surely connect to the story.
The writing style is interesting, the language used is easy to understand. Overall, it was nice one time read. Thriller lovers can give it a try.
April 28, 2020
The Banker's Game is an interesting Story of Banking world and Corporate Sector.
In this book, you'll explore more about banking and corporate life, about the work pressure of closing deals, bank cultures, politics, stress, greed, competition, targets, dealing with clients strategies of banking, trading, investments etc.
The author narrated the story very well but it was a slow pace read at the beginning of the story
The characters life's in the banking sector is beautifully crafted especially the life of a female employee in the story.
The author did an amazing job in writing the professional and personal lives of the employee in the story.
The plot of the story is unique.
The author covers most of the topics related to the banking sectors.
The author very well elaborates on the activities and events in the banking sector and it's functioning.
The story taught you the lessons based on your professional and personal life which one can apply in his life.
Overall it's a good story filled with the knowledge and learning of the Corporate world.
My Rating 4/5.
In this book, you'll explore more about banking and corporate life, about the work pressure of closing deals, bank cultures, politics, stress, greed, competition, targets, dealing with clients strategies of banking, trading, investments etc.
The author narrated the story very well but it was a slow pace read at the beginning of the story
The characters life's in the banking sector is beautifully crafted especially the life of a female employee in the story.
The author did an amazing job in writing the professional and personal lives of the employee in the story.
The plot of the story is unique.
The author covers most of the topics related to the banking sectors.
The author very well elaborates on the activities and events in the banking sector and it's functioning.
The story taught you the lessons based on your professional and personal life which one can apply in his life.
Overall it's a good story filled with the knowledge and learning of the Corporate world.
My Rating 4/5.
April 30, 2020
Banker's Game by Ashutosh Mishra is an absolutely amazing read, when I saw the title I thought it would be boring but it turned out really great. It is all about the lives of few bankers Rekha, Amit, Satya and their boss Nitin, how they struggle to maintain their sanity in the dynamic world of office politics, as it is not easy for everyone to pull through and survive in the corporate world. It throws light on the aggressive competition, bosses stealing credit and so on, all in all it brings out the dark side of the corporate world through the eyes of few bankers.
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I found the plot quite interesting, the author being a banker himself has been able to impart a great deal about the banking world. The characters are well-defined and they appeared relatable. The thing I didn't like is that the story has been stretched a bit with unnecessary details which could have been avoided.
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I found the plot quite interesting, the author being a banker himself has been able to impart a great deal about the banking world. The characters are well-defined and they appeared relatable. The thing I didn't like is that the story has been stretched a bit with unnecessary details which could have been avoided.
February 17, 2020
Loved reading this book. Very entertaining..felt like watching a Bollywood movie. The book keeps you engaged. Very well written. Effective story telling..kudos to Ashutosh for the great work...
April 21, 2020
A contemporary office setup that revolves around lives of banking professionals. It starts with a sudden accident of a banker on the road of Mumbai . Then the plot starts where Nitin is in his initial years when he needs to catch up with his career and other things in life. Life flows and as such new phase of it starts . There are different characters and each add to different depth in the story portraying each arena of professional life and vivid characters with some real mind boggling traits who are ambitious but also cunning . It is a fictional read with some real insightful look into the banking system. There is also light romantic phase . Nice set up . But yes in such hectic jobs personal life takes drastic toll. It's a thriller come drama. When audit starts it was the plot caught more speed and I liked it reading how interestingly people can become dishonest and corruption takes place. Work in corporate life like stock market which is fully based on world and country economy that constantly changes bring uncertainty to the employees future too . And job losses have become so common. The real facts presented actually enriched the reading session and knowledge . I do not want to reveal what happened in the climax but it is a story to tell how office employees play politics for self benefit rather than community growth and how competition tops the judgement between right and wrong.
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