If God Was a Banker
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If God Was a Banker
by
Ravi Subramanian (Goodreads Author)
Two young management graduates, with nothing similar in family backgrounds and temperament, join New York international bank on the same day and take entirely different routes to success. Both rise up the ranks at breakneck speed: the fast and aggressive Sundeep, who will stoop to anything to get ahead, and the mature and sensible Swami, with a high regard for good old eth...more
264 pages
Published
December 31st 2007
by Rupa
(first published 2007)
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It is good for the first time readers. Plus points are
a) Written in simple langague
b) Give insight to banking industries in India(few incident are bit exarrated)
c) Office politics
d) silent message that bad move my take you to greater hieghts but eventually it would led you down
Plot
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Sundeep Srivastava and Swaminathan are juxtaposed to project the two sides of a different and difficult profession; retail banking. While Sundeep is aggressive and ...more
a) Written in simple langague
b) Give insight to banking industries in India(few incident are bit exarrated)
c) Office politics
d) silent message that bad move my take you to greater hieghts but eventually it would led you down
Plot
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Sundeep Srivastava and Swaminathan are juxtaposed to project the two sides of a different and difficult profession; retail banking. While Sundeep is aggressive and ...more
Wait a minute. I think this book clearly establishes that IIM provides good bankers, or businessmen, but definitely not the best writers.
Spoiler Alert: For those of you who want to save a precious 4 hours of their lives, here's the "plot" - Good Guy, Bad Guy join bank on same day. Good Guy succeeds with integrity. Bad guy sleeps around, succeeds with luck and cunning wit. Bad Guy gets caught. Saved by God in a Banker's disguise. Bad Guy reforms. All are friends again. THE ...more
Spoiler Alert: For those of you who want to save a precious 4 hours of their lives, here's the "plot" - Good Guy, Bad Guy join bank on same day. Good Guy succeeds with integrity. Bad guy sleeps around, succeeds with luck and cunning wit. Bad Guy gets caught. Saved by God in a Banker's disguise. Bad Guy reforms. All are friends again. THE ...more
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There are too many corporate books talking about sexual relationships in an organization. I feel these books are sending a very wrong signal. However I feel the real problem of Corporate world or banking sec in particular is poor leadership and poor culture management. After a long time read a book called "Puppet on the Fast Track" which rightfully points the issue and real life dilemma of youngsters.
If God was a banker is full of filth and nonsense and unfortunately that se...more
If God was a banker is full of filth and nonsense and unfortunately that se...more
This book is so very interesting that I finished in one sitting, this is the first book I have finished in one sitting.
Because I am also from the banking industry, I was able to relate to it, and was totally absorbed.
Mr. Subramanian's writing skills are amazing, and he has really managed to keep me glued to the script.
The story line is neatly woven, switching between the past and the present.
Good one Mr. Subramanian, good one keep it up. Looking f...more
Because I am also from the banking industry, I was able to relate to it, and was totally absorbed.
Mr. Subramanian's writing skills are amazing, and he has really managed to keep me glued to the script.
The story line is neatly woven, switching between the past and the present.
Good one Mr. Subramanian, good one keep it up. Looking f...more
Two fresh IIM-B graduates join a multinational bank after graduation and their story from there on.
A good insight into the world of cut-throat corporate work culture for the uninitiated. The interesting part is the time period in which the story is set. At a time when India had just opened up to the world, this is the story of two people who took different paths to enhance their career.
Good effort and a good story by the author. The one con is that the climax is all too guessable.
A good insight into the world of cut-throat corporate work culture for the uninitiated. The interesting part is the time period in which the story is set. At a time when India had just opened up to the world, this is the story of two people who took different paths to enhance their career.
Good effort and a good story by the author. The one con is that the climax is all too guessable.
Is this the lifestyle of the top executives of an MNC bank or any fortune 500 company? The book is average, many incidents are clearly exaggerated by the author. Ravi's first book, a page turner but not something that you cannot miss.
Two IIM graduates pursue their career in a global bank, their priorities different and how they grow up the corporate ladder is the gist. The title is not too apt, given the storyline. A good pass-time, that is all.
Two IIM graduates pursue their career in a global bank, their priorities different and how they grow up the corporate ladder is the gist. The title is not too apt, given the storyline. A good pass-time, that is all.
A title which in my reckoning could have been used for a fantastic storyline of epic and award winning proportions. But what we get instead is a cheap fare with b-grade narratory and sleaze.
Maybe worth a read once. But the title , the high profile of the author (IIM grad) and the marketing rasied expectations too high.
Maybe worth a read once. But the title , the high profile of the author (IIM grad) and the marketing rasied expectations too high.
I should say, I liked the book. It is an average potboiler with a story line like a television serial ... but I found it interesting ... It will surely not be part of any literature study or anything, but makes an interesting read ... If you read the book with no expectations, you might like it.
Wish there was an option of 'I hated it' or 'It's a total waste of time' A completely avoidable book. NO story, zero creativity, pathetic style of writing. It was mostly about a lusty guy making out than a sensible story! Worst book i ever read.
Would advise everyone to stay away from this book.
Would advise everyone to stay away from this book.
This book gave an account of the banking industry in India,a field i was completely unaware of.Since my range of interest is nowhere near the finance and banking sector,it was nice to read this book and gain a perspective on a world which was,until now,completely alien to me.
Overall,a good read.
Overall,a good read.
It is quick and interesting read. Offer an insight into how an ambitious person shapes up his life in the background of growing Indian economy and globalization. The story also incorporates fascinating aspects of Banking industry. However some people may not appreciate how the book concludes. Overall a good pick to pick on your journey and you want to engross yourself in a simple written book.
Brilliantly described the post-MBA life mixed up with corporate politics by Subramaniam sir,really a nice book for a insight about life after MBA.must read for any mba aspirant n corporate people.
A real story of Bankers, mindblowing script.. The author has given an ultimate narration of how things goes in the banks and what all ppl do to ensure they achieve their targets..
The book nicely brings out the age old saying....their are two paths people can choose..yes, Good and Bad. Both will lead to success but the final outcome will be different.
A fantastical, exaggerated plot accompanied by poor writing. However, it did keep me occupied and entertained till the very end- just like a bad Bollywood flick.
Such a nice book which deals with corporate politics and to choose the path which will lead to true sucess.
But sundeep's sexual escapades sounds bit obsence.
But sundeep's sexual escapades sounds bit obsence.
This book covers the working of a International banking sector This also covers varied range of managers based on their style of working.
Well it basically tackles the attitude of two individuals towards building their carrier. But a good read nevertheless.. :-)
good read. Nicely written. Little dragged at some portions. Overall an average book. Dont expect no message from it.
A nice book, with good pace and very simple language. Also a message given saying one can achieve success if he has a virtue of a CHILD.
C - Commitment
H - Honesty
I - Integrity
L - Leadership
D - Dedication.
C - Commitment
H - Honesty
I - Integrity
L - Leadership
D - Dedication.
Its a very nice book and I recommend it to every one who especially are not associated to the corporate or banking world. Yes its true that Ravi could have been little subtle about the romantic angle but other wise its a good book.
A light read. Good for reading it all in one session. Pick it if you are travelling!
A banker will understand it better and is definitely suggested for commoners too!!!
The charecters were very Indian, but the plot was international. Liked it!
Ravi Subramanian,
Go back to your job as a banker.
Go back to your job as a banker.
This book good subject ...but at times i felt like a soft porn....
First book which i read from bank trilogy was 'THE INCREDIBLE BANKER" it was good to read ... but this one its just an average book.
First book which i read from bank trilogy was 'THE INCREDIBLE BANKER" it was good to read ... but this one its just an average book.
feels like watchin a typcial bollywood movie... (90's era)
Anur Jain
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Can't resist myself to wait for second day to finish it.
Good read though devil in pinstripes was way better.
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