What do you think?
Rate this book
Dave Hart #1
At Bonus Time, No-One Can Hear You Scream
Investment banker Dave Hart needs his annual bonus. Anything less than a million pounds would be an insult. After all, he has to buy a new ca, a second home in the country and a new Rolex for his wife Wendy...When the countdown to bonus day begins, so does the backstabbing, desperation and paranoia. As the big day inches closer, amid rumours, sackings and nail-biting deals, Dave becomes increasingly unhinged - but just how low will he stoop to secure his prize? A tale of one man's quest for his annual bonus in a world where ambition, terror, insecurity and desperation are second nature to all those who inhabit it, At Bonus Time, No One Can Hear You Scream will keep readers gripped and wracked with laughter until the very last page.
160 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2004
1 person is currently reading
36 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
April 27, 2018
An excellent series of 5. Dave Hart is a truly despicable character but you can't help falling in love with him and rooting for him every step of the way!
With summer hols around the corner these fast & loose tales are a must for the beach or the poolside accompanied by a Warner Edwards and Fever Tree or even better a Duke's Hotel style Martini which dave Hart himself would approve of. Shaken not stirred of course!
Enjoy!
With summer hols around the corner these fast & loose tales are a must for the beach or the poolside accompanied by a Warner Edwards and Fever Tree or even better a Duke's Hotel style Martini which dave Hart himself would approve of. Shaken not stirred of course!
Enjoy!
September 25, 2013
I gave this three stars, but if Goodreads would let you I'd give it three and a half. This starts off a bit slow, but basically gets stronger and stronger as it goes on.
In parts it is actually very funny indeed, and many of the observations and small details are absolutely delightful. It is also at times, fascinating. It turns into a hugely entertaining piece of drama and comedy, and I am looking forward to reading the next volume: Trust Me I'm A Banker.
It's just a shame about the beginning, which is a bit dull. If that was a bit better I'd have given it four stars, no problem.
In parts it is actually very funny indeed, and many of the observations and small details are absolutely delightful. It is also at times, fascinating. It turns into a hugely entertaining piece of drama and comedy, and I am looking forward to reading the next volume: Trust Me I'm A Banker.
It's just a shame about the beginning, which is a bit dull. If that was a bit better I'd have given it four stars, no problem.
September 25, 2013
Might this be real?
This freaked me out to think it might slightly approach reality. But you can only laught at the exaggeration of the main characters. Enjoyed the reading, which also reminds of all we have (even without bonus :-) )
The end is exceptional!
Do you think he is realistic, or just a bold caricature?
This freaked me out to think it might slightly approach reality. But you can only laught at the exaggeration of the main characters. Enjoyed the reading, which also reminds of all we have (even without bonus :-) )
The end is exceptional!
Do you think he is realistic, or just a bold caricature?
February 9, 2010
Depressing because the banker is quite unscrupulous but quite funny if you've worked in that industry because all the characters and situations are recognisable.
October 6, 2013
Super funny! Great for a post-work, light-hearted read.
November 11, 2013
Yes, yet another finance read during an unemployment period. Not utterly terrible but only made me laugh once. Unforgiveable.
February 17, 2026
it is an entertaining short story. the most obvious happens and I want to read the next one so it can not be half bad eh?
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews