Genres: Fiction
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sameer Kamat is the founder of an MBA Admissions Consulting firm and a site about Getting published in India.
I received this book as Giveaway from Goodreads.com in exchange of an honest feedback and that does not affect or influence any part of this review.
BUSINESS DOCTORS by Sameer Kamat, an entertaining read, wraps reader’s attention towards itself by the concept of juxtaposing of management consulting and underworld mafia which also grabbed my attention from the moment I had it in my hands. Being curious about the mix and match of the administration world and the world of mafia, I end up finish reading it one go.
The book is about the colossus business of an American underworld Don who having troubles in maintain and earning profit from gambling, drugs, pornography are just some of his businesses. Taking his wife’s advice he hires business consultant led by the main protagonist who under the tolerance of recession and in awe of some business opts for the job to turn around the fortune for both the don and himself.
One factor that impresses me and surprises me as well, is by not including any Indian character which is the preference of most of the Indian writers. Previously read few of the Indian writers, I always had this doubt about how it will turn out if an Indian writer’s book go for all foreign characters. And I must say, after reading Sameer’s book my doubt is well cleared and I accept the fact that diversity in writing is essential and an author must experiment with his writing from time to time. You never know, it might turn out to be good or better.
The plot continuous with a good amount of characters that are quite maintained throughout the book and do fit the plot. The plot moves on with an average pace and a reader can clearly observe and appreciate author’s effort of immersing sub-plots into the main story such that all the pieces fit together at the end.
About the “mafia-ness”, I do feel it could have been more thrilling if the author had given some more research and attention on this part as the description of the events were a bit naïve. The amount of humor included in the book, helps in creating a steady place and does not let the story for a fall out. I think using humor visibly shows that it is different from a regular thriller and it sums up the naïvetés of the mafia part.
Altogether, it’s a light and interesting read. I will recommend it only if you want to read something with a diverse plot, and with a flavor of humor.
3 out of 5
I love a good thriller -good review.
Thanks 🙂
Do you think 3 out of 5 is a good score?
I ask as i gave a self published book this score recently and yet it was not the best book i had ever read and wouldn’t have passed it around all my friends. Like you i had been asked to read and review the book and although the idea behind the book was good the book lacked a professional finish and didn’t come together.
Just so you know i only give out 5’s to books that i think everyone should read 🙂
This is not my type of book to read but interesting concept a business consultant for a vice operation!
Yeah I guess so. I am honest with my reviews every time and I judge them on various basis. Good to know that you find it interesting 🙂
You can only judge something from its own merits 🙂
That’s true 🙂