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'Bombardiers' by Po Bronson is a satirical novel set in the world of Wall Street and bond trading. The story follows Sidney Geeder, a bond salesman at Atlantic Pacific, who despises the bonds he sells but excels at his job. When a new salesman named Eggs Igino joins the company, his unconventional approach disrupts the status quo. The book explores the absurdities of the financial industry, the relationships between characters, and the frenetic pace of life on a trading floor.

The writing style of 'Bombardiers' is described as humorous, witty, and fast-paced. The author, Po Bronson, uses clever dialogue and subtle humor to paint a vivid picture of life in the financial markets. The plot is driven by the characters and their interactions, with a focus on satire and social commentary on corporate culture and greed.

Characters:

Characters are portrayed with unique quirks that enhance the comedic narrative and illustrate the industry's absurdities.

Writing/Prose:

The author employs a witty and fast-paced writing style that intertwines humor with sharp social commentary.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative portrays the absurdity of corporate culture and economics through the interactions of its characters within a financial institution.

Setting:

The book is set in a financial institution, capturing the high-pressure atmosphere of the bond market during a crisis.

Pacing:

The novel features a rapid pacing that propels the plot forward and maintains reader interest.

Notes:

The book is a satire on the 1980s financial savings and loan crisis.
It features a bond salesman named Sidney Geeder, known as the 'King of Mortgages.'
Geeder's hatred for the bonds he sells ironically drives him to sell them better.
The novel presents a comedic take on corporate life and global economics.
Eggs Igino is a new salesman who disrupts the old ways at the company.
The humor in the book is described as intelligent and witty, appealing to both bankers and outsiders.
The writing style is frenetic, similar to a fast-paced movie.
Many readers report finding the book more relevant today than at its original publication in 1995.
Critics accused it of being a ripoff of Joseph Heller's 'Catch 22,' but many find it funnier.
The characters and their relationships are the central focus rather than the technical aspects of bond trading.

From The Publisher:

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Should I Do with My Life?, Bombardiers is Po Bronson's first novel, a devastating satire of the business world told through the lens of a crazed and colorful group of salespeople forced to push increasingly absurd financial products.

 
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