These debutant writers are just too good!
Read 'If God was a Banker' by Ravi Subramaniam if you don’t get what I am saying. Dealing with the corporate issues which are closely related to personal issues like our own set of values, beliefs and ethics, the book is a quick read and is not too taxing on the brain. Written in extremely simple language and in a casual style of dialogue, you can actually relate to the characters.
The book is not extra-ordinary. He delves much too deeply into the business of banking with too much emphasis on the banking aspects and techniques. To an outsider who is not fluent with it may find it boring and for an MBA or an insider it would seem too trivial and definitely too simple for understanding. But, every book has some or the other negative points. That doesn’t in any way, undermine the book in totality. The friendship between the two ladies, the contrasting nature of the two lead fellows, the day to day conflicts that each professional faces in his day at office is well-portrayed.
Wouldn’t say much because it would be a pleasure to read the book if you don’t know a lot about it. It’s a good read. It’s pretty small so even if you don’t like it, you won’t regret wasting too much time on it.
hey...i have read this book as well and yea it is seriously a fun book to read and the simplicity and lucidity of the language makes it what it is!!
ReplyDeleteEven his latest book has got pretty good reviews...
ya we got it right! a very 'young' book with casual language. Which book you reading next?
ReplyDeletehi, i got a read and get stuck that values and moral have no place in corporates as the stories about a decade ago.
ReplyDeleteThat's so true. The whole book is in fact a reflection of modern times. What he has said about Sundeep is more true than what he has said about Swami. Don't you think?
ReplyDeleteBecause we may possess the same thinking pattern as Swami but in the end, much against our will, we give up our values and morals. Although Sundeep was a tad too much. I don't sympathise with him one bit!
Hi. happened to stumble on this blog. Am glad that all of you liked the book. Thanks for your feedback. Do read my next one, "I Bought the Monk's Ferrari" and do send in your feedback at info@ravisubramanian.in or at ravisubramanian@ifgodwasabanker.com. My third book, Devil in Pinstripes should be out in Aug/Sept. Do watch out for that..cheers, Ravi Subramanian
ReplyDeletehey pree...well i have read quite a lot of stuff lately,finished Fountainhead recently and the secret was also nice..but nowadays not finding much time to read...
ReplyDeleteI will surely read the next 2 books, Mr. Ravi. Am looking forward to it:):)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, i checked out your website and there are some pretty good comments and views posted. Enjoyed it thoroughly!
I still have to read the fountainhead. But it sure is in the queue. Even i read the secret. I found it too repetitive. The author is revolving around the same thing for god-knows-200 pages! I agree with the core concept, though.
ReplyDeleteya it is repetitive and i think secret is way too hyped..coz ultimately the concept is quite difficult to implement and believing in the theory requires a lot of patience and practice than ne thing else!
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