The Accidental Investment Banker: Inside the Decade That Transformed Wall Street

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The Accidental Investment Banker: Inside the Decade That Transformed Wall Street
by Jonathan A. Knee
from Random House Trade Paperbacks

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• A View of the Investment Banking World
  The writer did a very good job of explaining from his view what the world
  of investment banking is like. He also gives a good perspective of the
  changes that have occurred and what should be improved. I was looking for
  a good commentary on investment banking including past events that have
  occurred. I was very satisfied upon reading the book. The author also provides specific insight into events and culture of two specific investment houses which are fascinating in light of recent... more info

• Good, not great
  This book isn't quite as good as its cover would suggest. You'd be better off getting a copy of Monkey Business, which is hysterical. My greatest frustration with this book is that it is so ridden with typographical errors (which any investment banker past or present will tell you is a HUGE no-no) that it was actually distracting.
  I am friends with someone mentioned in Knee's book, and fortunately my friend got off unscathed in Knee's commentary. Unlike many!

• Informational, but a little dry
  I did enjoy this book, though perhaps I was expecting a little too much in the way of entertainment factor. There is a very extensive history of Goldman Sachs - to the point that it almost seems the book is focused more on the firm than on telling the story of the author.
  The book does serve as a good primer for those that don't really know what investment banking is, and want to get a sense of what Wall Street is like. It does not however, quite live up to the quote on the cover - "a ringside seat to... more info

• Somewhat informative
  The book touches on the politics inside GS and gives you a better idea about how those that leave GS stay in touch. It helped a little with understanding certain people in my firm, and that's why it's somewhat informative about investment banking culture, but you read a couple of these books and realize that they're all the same - especially if you're already working in investments industry. I'd recommend more detailed books about Milken, those had a more lasting impression than this book, i.e. The... more info

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