Reviews
A riveting loss-of-innocence story sharply informed by the author's years as a manager on the London trading room floor., " On the Floor 's appeal is broad....It's that rare work of fiction in which the financial world functions as more than a mere backdrop."- Bloomberg "Move over, Lisbeth Salander! Geri Molloy is a captivating protagonist---she might not have a dragon tattoo, but her story is riveting. On the Floor is the smartest financial novel since The Bonfire of the Vanities, and the first with a fully drawn female heroine. As someone who worked in the trenches of Wall Street during the 1990s, I can attest that the details are dead right. And I'm still cheering Geri on."-Frank Partnoy, bestselling author of F.I.A.S.C.O.: The Inside Story of a Wall Street Trader and Wait: The Art and Science of Delay "Aifric Campbell knows her subjects intimately, and On the Floor reveals the secrets of high-stakes finance and her heroine's private lives. Geri Molloy aces her career with pluck and genius. A brilliant and hilarious novel."-Min Jin Lee, national bestselling author of Free Food for Millionaires "In On the Floor, Aifric Campbell has created the perfect heroine in Geri Molloy: complicated, wildly talented, wary of others yet longing to connect, and haunted by demons both past and present as she navigates the high-flying financial world of the early 1990s. A hugely intelligent and fast-paced novel about what drives us, what fulfills us, and how to tell the difference."-Emily Rapp, author of The Still Point of the Turning World "In On the Floor , Campbell''s heroine becomes caught in a game of cat and mouse with a twisted mastermind, her career and soul at stake. She''s a cross between Sherman McCoy and Bridget Jones."-John Coates, author of The Hour Between Dog and Wolf "A sharp, knowing, and utterly gripping account of a young woman''s hazardous voyage through the shark-infested waters of high finance, where the most profound emotions are often traded as insider information. In Geri Molloy, the author has created an unforgettable heroine, a damaged but resourceful woman struggling to retain her humanity in a world of secrets, lies, and greed. Aifric Campbell has brilliantly combined the best elements of the modern financial thriller and the nineteenth-century coming-of-age story to create a commanding work of fiction."-Stephen Amidon, author of Human Capital and Security "Aifric Campbell's gripping novel is set in the tough world of the financial market and the high-octane trading floor, but it is about so much more than that. On the Floor is thrilling, morally searching, and beautifully written contemporary fiction, proof that the novel can be urgently relevant as well as utterly compelling."-Joseph O'Connor, author of Star of the Sea and Ghost Light "Campbell, a former managing director at Morgan Stanley, punctures the seamy darkness of banking with acute observations… Geri's self-aware reenactment of Wall Street (a film the traders see as a 'reconfirmation that greed is good and lunch is for wimps') is a heart-pounding ride." - Publishers Weekly "A riveting loss-of-innocence story sharply informed by the author's years as a manager on the London trading room floor." - Library Journal " On the Floor is a funny-yet-serious coming-of-age story about a young woman who finally grows up and takes control."- The Independent (London) "Impressively constructed...A short, snappy, and ultrasmart drama."- Daily Mirror (London) "A good, literary read… On the Floor is a wonderful look into the financial world of the nineties; a time before banking became ruled by scientists and geeks."-The Irish Examiner "Enjoyable...Campbell knows this world well, so it all feels authentic."- Irish Sunday Times " On the Floor is a riveting novel from a unique talent. Aifric Campbell effortlessly conjures the action and excitement of the trading room floor creating a novel that explores the consequences of risk taking and ultimately thrills from start to finish."- Irish Tatler, In On the Floor, Aifric Campbell has created the perfect heroine in Geri Molloy: complicated, wildly talented, wary of others yet longing to connect, and haunted by demons both past and present as she navigates the high-flying financial world of the early 1990s. A hugely intelligent and fast-paced novel about what drives us, what fulfills us, and how to tell the difference., On the Floor 's appeal is broad....It's that rare work of fiction in which the financial world functions as more than a mere backdrop., Even finance-phobic readers will find themselves drawn into the intrigue and high-stakes wheeling and dealing.... Campbell delivers a Back to the Future tour of a workplace long before Sheryl Sandberg was telling women how to lean in at the office., A good, literary read... On the Floor is a wonderful look into the financial world of the nineties; a time before banking became ruled by scientists and geeks., " On the Floor 's appeal is broad... .It's that rare work of fiction in which the financial world functions as more than a mere backdrop."- Bloomberg " On the Floor is a funny-yet-serious coming-of-age story about a young woman who finally grows up and takes ."- The Independent (London)"Impressively constructed... A short, snappy, and ultrasmart drama."- Daily Mirror (London), The fast-paced narrative brings to life the London banking world of the go-go early Nineties, just before the quants took over, with unexpected consequences that would eventually result in the Great Recession... Campbell knows this world intimately, and she pushes the boat of plot out beyond predictability, while keeping her characters believable and engaging., " On the Floor 's appeal is broad... .It's that rare work of fiction in which the financial world functions as more than a mere backdrop."- Bloomberg " On the Floor is a funny-yet-serious coming-of-age story about a young woman who finally grows up and takes control."- The Independent (London)"Impressively constructed... A short, snappy, and ultrasmart drama."- Daily Mirror (London), Confident, engaging, and incredibly readable... Recalling Bonfire of the Vanities and Wall Street, On the Floor is a work that throws us lock, stock, and barrel into the world of high finance.... a fascinating read--sometimes terrifying, often witty, always engagingly written. Judging from this debut, you can bank on Ms. Campbell to produce wonderful results in the future., In On the Floor , Campbell's heroine becomes caught in a game of cat and mouse with a twisted mastermind, her career and soul at stake. She's a cross between Sherman McCoy and Bridget Jones., Part of what makes Irish author Aifric Campbell's [ On the Floor ] work is her refusal to pity her characters... Her tough-talking, irreverent prose engenders an updated take on the Wall Street morality tale., On the Floor is a funny-yet-serious coming-of-age story about a young woman who finally grows up and takes control., Campbell, a former managing director at Morgan Stanley, punctures the seamy darkness of banking with acute observations... Geri's self-aware reenactment of Wall Street (a film the traders see as a 'reconfirmation that greed is good and lunch is for wimps') is a heart-pounding ride., Move over, Lisbeth Salander! Geri Molloy is a captivating protagonist---she might not have a dragon tattoo, but her story is riveting. On the Floor is the smartest financial novel since The Bonfire of the Vanities, and the first with a fully drawn female heroine. As someone who worked in the trenches of Wall Street during the 1990s, I can attest that the details are dead right. And I'm still cheering Geri on., The forces motivating Geri and her generation are the same ones that James Joyce--Campbell's compatriot and like her a former bank employee--identified almost a century before... [But] Campbell's real achievement here is her heroine's voice. Spirited, sardonic, wounded, [and] funny, Geri remains compelling... Campbell is a gifted storyteller, and possesses a rare insight into this secretive world., " On the Floor 's appeal is broad_ .It's that rare work of fiction in which the financial world functions as more than a mere backdrop."- Bloomberg " On the Floor is a funny-yet-serious coming-of-age story about a young woman who finally grows up and takes control."- The Independent (London)"Impressively constructed_ A short, snappy, and ultrasmart drama."- Daily Mirror (London), Campbell knows the City and she writes like a demon.... An illuminating look at one woman as she tries to figure out what's really important., Aifric Campbell knows her subjects intimately, and On the Floor reveals the secrets of high-stakes finance and her heroine's private lives. Geri Molloy aces her career with pluck and genius. A brilliant and hilarious novel., Aifric Campbell's gripping novel is set in the tough world of the financial market and the high-octane trading floor, but it is about so much more than that. On the Floor is thrilling, morally searching, and beautifully written contemporary fiction, proof that the novel can be urgently relevant as well as utterly compelling., "Move over, Lisbeth Salander! Geri Molloy is a captivating protagonist---she might not have a dragon tattoo, but her story is riveting. On the Floor is the smartest financial novel since The Bonfire of the Vanities, and the first with a fully drawn female heroine. As someone who worked in the trenches of Wall Street during the 1990s, I can attest that the details are dead right. And I'm still cheering Geri on."-Frank Partnoy, bestselling author of F.I.A.S.C.O.: The Inside Story of a Wall Street Trader and Wait: The Art and Science of Delay "Aifric Campbell knows her subjects intimately, and On the Floor reveals the secrets of high-stakes finance and her heroine's private lives. Geri Molloy aces her career with pluck and genius. A brilliant and hilarious novel."-Min Jin Lee, national bestselling author of Free Food for Millionaires "In On the Floor, Aifric Campbell has created the perfect heroine in Geri Molloy: complicated, wildly talented, wary of others yet longing to connect, and haunted by demons both past and present as she navigates the high-flying financial world of the early 1990s. A hugely intelligent and fast-paced novel about what drives us, what fulfills us, and how to tell the difference."-Emily Rapp, author of The Still Point of the Turning World "A sharp, knowing, and utterly gripping account of a young woman's hazardous voyage through the shark-infested waters of high finance, where the most profound emotions are often traded as insider information. In Geri Molloy, the author has created an unforgettable heroine, a damaged but resourceful woman struggling to retain her humanity in a world of secrets, lies, and greed. Aifric Campbell has brilliantly combined the best elements of the modern financial thriller and the nineteenth-century coming-of-age story to create a commanding work of fiction."-Stephen Amidon, author of Human Capital and Security "Aifric Campbell's gripping novel is set in the tough world of the financial market and the high-octane trading floor, but it is about so much more than that. On the Floor is thrilling, morally searching, and beautifully written contemporary fiction, proof that the novel can be urgently relevant as well as utterly compelling."-Joseph O'Connor, author of Star of the Sea and Ghost Light " On the Floor 's appeal is broad....It's that rare work of fiction in which the financial world functions as more than a mere backdrop."- Bloomberg " On the Floor is a funny-yet-serious coming-of-age story about a young woman who finally grows up and takes control."- The Independent (London) "Impressively constructed...A short, snappy, and ultrasmart drama."- Daily Mirror (London) "A good, literary read… On the Floor is a wonderful look into the financial world of the nineties; a time before banking became ruled by scientists and geeks."-The Irish Examiner "Enjoyable...Campbell knows this world well, so it all feels authentic."- Irish Sunday Times " On the Floor is a riveting novel from a unique talent. Aifric Campbell effortlessly conjures the action and excitement of the trading room floor creating a novel that explores the consequences of risk taking and ultimately thrills from start to finish."- Irish Tatler, A sharp, knowing, and utterly gripping account of a young woman's hazardous voyage through the shark-infested waters of high finance, where the most profound emotions are often traded as insider information. In Geri Molloy, the author has created an unforgettable heroine, a damaged but resourceful woman struggling to retain her humanity in a world of secrets, lies, and greed. Aifric Campbell has brilliantly combined the best elements of the modern financial thriller and the nineteenth-century coming-of-age story to create a commanding work of fiction., " On the Floor 's appeal is broad_ .It's that rare work of fiction in which the financial world functions as more than a mere backdrop."- Bloomberg " On the Floor is a funny-yet-serious coming-of-age story about a young woman who finally grows up and takes ."- The Independent (London)"Impressively constructed_ A short, snappy, and ultrasmart drama."- Daily Mirror (London), On the Floor is a riveting novel from a unique talent. Aifric Campbell effortlessly conjures the action and excitement of the trading room floor creating a novel that explores the consequences of risk taking and ultimately thrills from start to finish., On the Floor really finds its legs when Geri gets caught in the middle of [a] contentious takeover of a defense contractor, resulting in shifting loyalties and backstabbing intrigue. There's even an abduction thrown in to keep the pot boiling. It's much what you'd find in any Stephen Frey bestseller, and in truth, the guilty pleasures here come from embracing the utterly expected., Of All the Contemporary Heroines, Geri Molloy Might Be the Most BadAss. Watch Out, Lisbeth Salander., So intelligent and well written... [A] deftly handled meditation on how we create value and what it means to be a person in a world always in flux... [Campbell's] stock is sure to rise in the years to come.
