Thursday, January 31, 2008

Cosy Hut reviews - Books

The first month of 2008 is coming to an end. I could lay my hands on three novels during the month. Here are my comments for them.
  1. To kill a mockingbird By Harper Lee (***)- It's an overly hyped novel and i could not understand practical purpose of its name. A good story non-the-less, that engages you. It's a tale of two young kids who grow to the realities of the world following and often revolting against the disciplined and moral upbringing by their father. It has lessons.
  2. India Unbound By Gurcharan Das (****)- One of the best novels i've ever read in all categories. I salute Mr. Das for so succinctly briefing the journey of modern India from pre to post independance days.... from Statism to Market economy, from Nehruvian era to Rao-Manmohan-Chidambaram combination market economics. This book is best read after one has understood the fundamental differences of Keynesian and Freidman economics.
  3. If God was a Banker By Ravi S (**1/2) - Hmmm... was this a Hindi flick i was watching! A good novel by a first time writer who, i guess, wishes to be a movie director. It talks about the different approaches two highly educated bankers take to make their careers in Retail division of an International bank. It's a good read for budding managers.

This is all for Jan... i'm getting on to another pupular book named Wealth of nations Vol I By Adam Smith. I wish to complete it.

- Kumar Gaurav

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Do read my second book... "I Bought the Monk's Ferrari". I am sure you will like it ...cheers, Ravi Subramanian