- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited (21 Sep 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1904027318
- ISBN-13: 978-1904027317
- Product Dimensions: 16.4 x 16.2 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 524,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Dave Hart is one of the great comic creations of the twenty-first century... [a] sharply observed satire of the greed, the arrogance, the egomania and the incompetence that made twenty-first century finance the disaster it has become. --Michael Ridpath
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No other time of year is ever quite the same. From the first sentence, this tale of one man's quest for his annual bonus - in a world where ambition, terror, insecurity and desperate deeds are as natural as organic bread - will grip the imagination of all who read it. Those already addicted to David Charters' tales of cunning, high risks, outrageous rewards and ghastly failures will especially welcome this publication, for with at bonus time, no-one can hear you scream, the author has broadened his range. By writing a novella, charters can consider in depth, all aspects of this unique annual ritual - insider dealing, the authenticity of investment bankers' advice, their fees, the moral and social consequences of any financial decision, the social whirl with its game of watching who buys what from where and the antics of when to flaunt it - it's all here. And if we all think that we are much nicer than this, or that our character makes for better moral choices, the tale's shattering denouement gives us all pause for thought. For if fear and greed can expose the fault lines in human nature, whose fault is it really if sometimes people go over the edge?
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Charters' latest book is a fast-paced journey through 8 weeks in the life of an investment banker in the approach to the annual bonus round. Everything is in there: greed, superficiality, office politics, one-upmanship, scams and conspiracies, but always with heavy doses of "laugh out loud" humour. LIke some of his earlier stories, it verges on being very dark indeed at places, but is always defused with a comic moment or an ironic twist. As an insight into the world of investment banking it's entertaining - and probably all too realistic!
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This excellent short novel- ideal for City-types with limited time for such non-remunerative activites as reading- has it all. Clearly written with the benefit of first-hand knowledge of the excesees of the only season that matters in the world of unctious City reptiles, it combines pace, venom and more than a few twists and turns with a top format- including excellent photography- which would not leave it out of place on a Notting Hill coffee table. Top marks.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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David Charters has done a good job of a short story (which grew a bit, to almost half a novel size) of the pre-bonus period in an investment bank in the City of London. The one track mind lead character is a fair caricature of the breed portrayed and is likely to have a reader both despise him, as well as root for him (at least at some points) - at least if you have worked in a similar environment at some point in time. Otherwise the rooting might be a bit harder to bring yourself to do.
The author certainly does a good job of providing an entertaining read here, the mindset description being particularly well done (I will not pass judgement on its realism). Again I can imagine that someone with little contact with the business will probably come away more horrified than entertained and that there will be at least the odd cry of 'and such people are running our financial sector'?
While Charters provides an entertaining read and an interesting description, I find the book lacking somewhat compared to a classic like Bombardiers by Po Bronson, which is simply on another level as regards energy, vibrancy, humour, etc. Not to say that this book is not to be read but you might find it somewhat flat if reading it after Bombardiers.
Finally, the book really is not quite a full novel at ca. 130 pages, with plenty of pictures to boot. It's a great fast read, in fact, unless you really have no time for reading, you should be able to finish it in one sitting.
The author certainly does a good job of providing an entertaining read here, the mindset description being particularly well done (I will not pass judgement on its realism). Again I can imagine that someone with little contact with the business will probably come away more horrified than entertained and that there will be at least the odd cry of 'and such people are running our financial sector'?
While Charters provides an entertaining read and an interesting description, I find the book lacking somewhat compared to a classic like Bombardiers by Po Bronson, which is simply on another level as regards energy, vibrancy, humour, etc. Not to say that this book is not to be read but you might find it somewhat flat if reading it after Bombardiers.
Finally, the book really is not quite a full novel at ca. 130 pages, with plenty of pictures to boot. It's a great fast read, in fact, unless you really have no time for reading, you should be able to finish it in one sitting.
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Good book
David Charters has always been one of my favourite authors. I liked his No Tears so much that I decided to purchase all other books he has written. Read more
Published 11 hours ago by Bridgette
Fantastically laugh out loud joy ride
I absolutely loved this book and rushed out to buy the next three which didn't disappoint. The writing just flows and by the end you are almost rooting for the guy even though you... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mikkiduk
Brilliant satire
Anyone wondering why we're in the mess we are financially should just read David Charters' brilliant send-up of the City. Read more
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Twenty something...
Marginally insightful, stereotypical and predictable ending - could have been better. Grabbing title but somewhat low on substance. Read more
Published on 20 July 2008 by andiboo
Poor
This guy just drones on and on and on about the same old things; I got to page 62 and simply could take it no longer. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2008 by S. Adams
Hugely Disappointing
Great title - but an absolute shocker. A novel that is just over 100 pages long and a photograph every couple of pages - maybe this explains the one-dimensional characters. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2007 by KateLaw
Excellent!
I loved this book, the tale of Dave Hart is deliciously wicked and very entertaining. I have absolutely no knowledge of the world of high finance and I was slightly worried I would... Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2007 by Mrs. S. E. Davies
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