The Partner Track
A Novel
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4.3 • 122 Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
Helen Wan's "engaging and suspenseful" (Wall Street Journal) debut novel, The Partner Track, is now a Netflix series!
Ingrid Yung's life is full of firsts. A first-generation Chinese American, the first lawyer in her family, she's about to collect the holy grail of "firsts" and become the first minority woman to make partner at the venerable old Wall Street law firm Parsons Valentine & Hunt.
Ingrid has perfected the art of "passing" and seamlessly blends into the old-boy corporate culture. She gamely banters in the corporate cafeteria, plays in the firm softball league, and earnestly racks up her billable hours. But when an offensive incident at the summer outing threatens the firm's reputation, Ingrid's outsider status is suddenly thrown into sharp relief.
Scrambling to do damage control, Parsons Valentine announces a new Diversity and Inclusion Initiative, commanding Ingrid to spearhead the effort. Only she's about to close an enormous transaction that was to be her final step in securing partnership.
For the first time, Ingrid must question her place in the firm. Pitted against her colleagues, including her golden-boy boyfriend, Ingrid begins to wonder whether the prestige of partnership is worth breaching her ethics. But can she risk throwing away the American dream that is finally within her reach?
Customer Reviews
A great feel good read! Even better than Netflix series
Was intrigued to read this book after watching season one of the Netflix series based on the book. The book makes more sense and delight to read from start to finish. As an Chinese American female professional I could identify with many of the issues raised in the book. Am so glad Ms. Wan wrote this book. Fiction or not the book is inspiring to all females to take charge of their career and happiness.
An amazing read
This was an amazing read. I couldn’t put the book down! The plot was excellent, took some twists, and, most important of all, realistic! It was very interesting to put myself in the shoes of a person who has to deal with experiences and issues I do not. I hope I am a better person after seeing this perspective.
So so!
I have no doubt that some big law firms can (& are) just as cutthroat as the one depicted in this book. And, sadly, we know that women are still fighting the gender gap in earnings & respect in way too many jobs & professional businesses. While some gains have been made, much, much more is needed. As for this book, I simply found it all rather depressing.