Contributed by Nikita Janpage, (Batch of 2014- We School)
"We know but fail to see, that all it takes to be a star, is an unending fire. A fire that's beneath the surface, the fire that made it the star it is."
'Joker in the Pack' starts off on this note. And although it gives an impression that the book might turn out to be a tad philosophical, it actually turns out to be a fun-filled read! The book is based on the life of an average middle class Joe who initially has very common desires ergo the TV and cricket but is forced by the all pervading middle class mindset to 'pursue a "decent" education and get a good job'. Joker in the Pack narrates the story of this average Joe right from his childhood education to his entry into the respected IIMs and his struggle to survive there.
The protagonist 'Shekhar Verma' is an average student with no plans as such till the dreaded 10th Boards happen his life. Lured by the proverbial carrot, he puts in a commensurate amount of effort to get a respectable 'percentage' and from there starts the journey to the 'decent' education. You can very well relate to Shekhar as he journeys through his graduation and the MBA entrance exams and interviews. Amidst all this, he does find time for love.
As he enters the hallowed portals of the IIM-B, the real fun starts. The description of his first week is what every MBA student would relate to their orientation! Cases, assignments, student committees and averaging an amount of 20 hours of sleep a week, you name it and you have it. And what makes it more fun to read is the archetypal lingo and the classification of the MBA species that happens in every college.
'Joker in the Pack' has all the contents of a classic 'Chetan Bhagat' creation although it is highly relatable especially to an MBA student right from the agonizing Summers to the final placements. It is extremely fast-paced and difficult to put down. The authors, Ritesh Sharma and Neeraj Pahlajani although alumni, have an irreverent view of the IIMs asserting that it's not all fun and games and the stellar salary package. Although the language is a bit simplistic and the stereotypes get a bit much (you have to turn back a few pages to check, which category a person was assigned!), it is a light and interesting read. Noteworthy is that the authors have managed to portray the actual processes in an IIM without being too disrespectful.
Highly recommended for MBA students, although a onetime read, it is packed with enough meat and colourful language that would make you want to finish the book in 3 hours flat.
"We know but fail to see, that all it takes to be a star, is an unending fire. A fire that's beneath the surface, the fire that made it the star it is."
'Joker in the Pack' starts off on this note. And although it gives an impression that the book might turn out to be a tad philosophical, it actually turns out to be a fun-filled read! The book is based on the life of an average middle class Joe who initially has very common desires ergo the TV and cricket but is forced by the all pervading middle class mindset to 'pursue a "decent" education and get a good job'. Joker in the Pack narrates the story of this average Joe right from his childhood education to his entry into the respected IIMs and his struggle to survive there.
The protagonist 'Shekhar Verma' is an average student with no plans as such till the dreaded 10th Boards happen his life. Lured by the proverbial carrot, he puts in a commensurate amount of effort to get a respectable 'percentage' and from there starts the journey to the 'decent' education. You can very well relate to Shekhar as he journeys through his graduation and the MBA entrance exams and interviews. Amidst all this, he does find time for love.
As he enters the hallowed portals of the IIM-B, the real fun starts. The description of his first week is what every MBA student would relate to their orientation! Cases, assignments, student committees and averaging an amount of 20 hours of sleep a week, you name it and you have it. And what makes it more fun to read is the archetypal lingo and the classification of the MBA species that happens in every college.
'Joker in the Pack' has all the contents of a classic 'Chetan Bhagat' creation although it is highly relatable especially to an MBA student right from the agonizing Summers to the final placements. It is extremely fast-paced and difficult to put down. The authors, Ritesh Sharma and Neeraj Pahlajani although alumni, have an irreverent view of the IIMs asserting that it's not all fun and games and the stellar salary package. Although the language is a bit simplistic and the stereotypes get a bit much (you have to turn back a few pages to check, which category a person was assigned!), it is a light and interesting read. Noteworthy is that the authors have managed to portray the actual processes in an IIM without being too disrespectful.
Highly recommended for MBA students, although a onetime read, it is packed with enough meat and colourful language that would make you want to finish the book in 3 hours flat.
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