Review: A well-timed, heart-touching endeavor
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 6, 2013
Full disclosure: I received a copy from the author for the purposes of review."MBA" follows the younger businessman Revant as he returns to school after years in the field for the purpose of earning his MBA. It breaks down his year by the month as he learns to return to the rhythm of classwork, practices his work in the field, and goes on a journey across Europe to increase his skills, all while floundering after girls and trying to work out the meaning of the degree he's putting so much into achieving.As an undergraduate facing the "real world" with little more than a degree and a whole lot of optimism in a few months, this book was quite well-timed for me. The lessons Revant gains and imparts with the reader apply not just to an MBA in India, but for all who pursue greatness, achievement, or just the next step on the ladder, without really considering why. Mr. Kranthi's work is insightful, poignant, and compelling - I came away from it a spiritually richer person.For the majority of English readers, "MBA" will not only provide insight into their own lives, but a fascinating look at the student culture of India. My best friend is Indian, but not until now did I realize that I knew so little of his home. That was promptly rectified, as I was taken on a tour through the heart of Indian culture - its youth. There were moments of feeling not-so-different, while I watched Revant joke with his friends and admire girls from afar (though he seems to have great difficulty actually talking to them!), and as he sought the meaning to the very degree he was trying to earn, as I often have. Then, there were times when I was able to witness uniquely Indian characteristics, such as Revant's struggles with a proposed arranged marriage and the fascinating, life-changing work he does with service organizations.Mechanically, the writing is not always on-point, in that many grammatical errors are made and some words are misused. However, the pattern is one of second-language English, to the point where rather than detracting from the experience, the vibrant, though uncertain language sets the scene and tone of "MBA" quite well. Its meaning is never indistinct - even when the words don't come out quite correctly, the meaning is clear. I'm not a personal fan of onomatopoeia or interjections though, and they are scattered throughout "MBA". Fortunately they invest the work with a heartfelt spirit that keeps their presence tolerable.Bottom line: A valuable learning experience on a number of levels. Not too long of a read either. The language isn't always mechanically correct, but the sentiment is clear and the expressiveness is valuable.Comments or questions? Leave a comment down below or contact me at SeanOnAmazon@gmail.com