GRQ

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Our unnamed narrator is a schemer. He explains earnestly that he is not a sociopath, not a thief, not a bad person–he’s proud of his moral anchor–all the while describing times he stole, cheated, and in general refused to consider anyone else’s feelings. Raised by his aunt after the death of his parents, he now sells cryptocurrency, provides financial advice, and ruminates on life. And while he may not be admirable, he’s engaging and funny.

He tells us about his clients Marlon and Viola. Marlon has always wanted to be successful, to prove himself, and he bought a house far beyond their means. Now the bank is threatening to foreclose, and worst of all Viola managed to get the mail first one day and has found out. We learn their back story, the terrible tragedy they’ve faced, and how Marlon has always dealt with setbacks. So it’s no surprise that as the book reaches its denouement, we see him spiraling into unknown depths of ambition. GRQ–Get Rich Quick–is the only way he can imagine continuing.

GRQ isn’t like books I typically read but I enjoyed it. It’s fast-paced and amusing while being a little depressing–how could it not be? Chapters are only a page or two long, and the whole thing is short, but it really packs a punch. An amusing and thought-provoking read.

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Author Bio:

Steven Bernstein, ASC, DGA, WGA is an award-winning feature film director and screenwriter, shaping some of the most visually striking films of the past 40 years. His work on the Academy Award-winning film Monster and on Like Water for Chocolate has earned global recognition. He is a recipient of the American Film Institute Award, the Sloan Award (for writing and directing), the Cannes Golden Lion(for commercials), and is an ASC nominee for outstanding cinematography.  He has worked on over 50 feature films. He wrote and directed several groundbreaking feature films with major talent (John Malkovich, Samantha Morton, Helen Hunt and many more). His podcast Filmmakerandfans, about the creative process in film production, is listened to by millions.

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