The Business
Book Review
«The Business» by Iain Banks is an elegant, ironic parable about power, morality, and loneliness in a world of corporate intrigue. The author masterfully weaves elements of thriller and satire into the fabric of the narrative, creating an atmosphere where the cold gleam of glass offices is paired with the heroine’s inner struggles. Kate Telman, intelligent and independent, finds herself at the heart of the backstage games of an ancient organization whose roots reach into the misty depths of history. With his trademark perceptiveness, Banks exposes the paradoxes of modern society, where personal ambition collides with the faceless might of corporations. Critics note the subtle psychological depth of the characters, the author’s exquisite language, and his wit, which allows readers to see familiar things from an unexpected angle. This novel offers no easy answers, but poses many questions that continue to resonate in the reader’s mind long after the final page.
