Review: The life of a salesman
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 28, 2013
"Love is a luxury I cannot afford." So says our hero Peter, near the start of this dainty novella. Peter is a globe-trotting software salesman; he knows how to give the perfect handshake, but can he win the affections of his gorgeous boss, Tatiana?The book offers a witty insight into the life of a salesman. The author vividly depicts the exhibit halls, hotels, dinners and constant travel that characterise Peter's hectic life. I don't know if he writes from experience, but the story bespeaks deep knowledge of this lifestyle and the challenges that it poses. The chapters about Peter's tiff with a troublesome client are hilarious, and the author keeps up a brisk pace--good for some light reading.