Kapitoil A Novel
Kapitoil A Novel by Teddy Wayne, published by HarperCollins on April 13, 2010, is a work of fiction that explores the life of Karim Issar, a young financial expert who arrives in New York City from Qatar in 1999. Fluent in numbers and business jargon, Karim develops a computer program called Kapitoil that predicts oil futures, leading to significant profits for his company. As he navigates the complexities of his new environment, he grapples with personal connections and the expectations of those around him.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into Karim’s introspective journey as he interacts with his influential boss, Derek Schrub, and a colleague named Rebecca, who offers him a deeper understanding of himself. The story examines themes of loyalty and moral dilemmas as Karim confronts the implications of his work and the cultural shifts he experiences. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with the intricacies of Karim’s life and the choices that shape his future.
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“Sometimes you do not truly observe something until you study it in reverse,” writes Karim Issar upon arrival to New York City from Qatar in 1999. Fluent in numbers, logic, and business jargon yet often baffled by human connection, the young financial wizard soon creates a computer program named Kapitoil that predicts oil futures and reaps record profits for his company.
At first an introspective loner adrift in New York’s social scenes, he anchors himself to his legendary boss Derek Schrub and Rebecca, a sensitive, disillusioned colleague who may understand him better than he does himself. Her influence, and his father’s disapproval of Karim’s Americanization, cause him to question the moral implications of Kapitoil, moving him toward a decision that will determine his future, his firm’s, and to whom—and where—his loyalties lie.
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