10 out of 10
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Having read the first novel about the same character Dave Hart, I could not wait to see what happened to him next in this tale. This is the man you love to hate, the JR of the finance world.
Once again this is a very funny tale of how Dave rises from the disaster of his last bonus payout, managing to double deal and bullsh** his way to the top of the ladder, making plenty of fair weather friends on the way up and even more enemies who want to see him go straight back down again. He appears to get his come uppance at the end of the book. Or does he? There seems to be a third book on it's way according to this book, which will be called 'The ego has landed'. This book states it will be released in October 07, but so far it has not appeared on Amazon. I wait with bated breath for the next instalment!
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Superb!!!
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Coming from the finance industry, I can tell you that the main character is very realistic if not subtle compared to so many types I've met over the years.. I had lots of fun reading this book (except for the tedious bits about animal rights and financing that struggling company - intolerable bore had to be skipped entirely), i finished the book in a day. Highly recommend to anyone in the City and outside as a humorous portrail of our contemporary without any moral or principle boundaries whatsoever for whom the party never ends. I actually liked his spirit and loved very much the book! Well written, will definitely read the first one and the follow up coming in late 2007.
This is the first author since Michael Lewis, as far as I know, who gave a true and fun glimpse into London's high finance and what really happens. It's nice to have such a bright, original and highly experienced insider speaking for the City.
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Chilling deja vu
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Amazing to know that since a few people spend time in this industry and go through the life changing trauma it delivers. A great follow up - the Harry Potter of Investment Banking survives the "axe" and rises to a new high? Great to read IB fiction that doesn't hanker back to the US of A. Stay tuned for upcoming tales from the East: Samurai Tales?
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Cruel deception, savage double-dealing and rampaging egos
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Behind the City of London's façade of sharp suits, fast cars and lavish expense accounts lies a world of cruel deception, savage double-dealing and rampaging egos. The stories are set mainly in the City of London and feature those whose daily toil involves moving, spending and earning vast wads of money. The rewards for these people are enormous - but they function under scarcely imaginable stress, and not surprisingly it takes its toll in terms of their humanity. They operate in a climate of fear, greed and a debauch of permanent self-regard. The author clearly knows his stuff and he includes some sharply observed insider details.
As a former graduate working in the City, I can say that this book reads very true to life. When you are living in the world described in the book, you think that it's normal. It's only once you get out that you realise it was a bizarre and unpleasant way of wasting years of your life.
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