Review of The Tally Man

Joy Boudreau · Post by **Joy Boudreau** » 07 Jan 2025, 08:18

oof! Perfectionism is a hard character trait to treat well! Good on the author to point out that even though it sounds "perfect," perfectionism really is not.

Post by **Ajiferuke Ajibola** » 07 Jan 2025, 08:19

In "The Stoker Trilogy, Book II: The Tally Man" by Tod Benjamin, Charlie Horace Stoker got married to a Catholic girl he didn't love and who didn't love him either. He had a mentor and succeeded in his vocation, but his personal life was in shambles. I am glad that He found love again. Congratulations on BOTD. Insightful review.

boniface kiptoo · Post by **boniface kiptoo** » 07 Jan 2025, 08:23

The plot of the story is so interesting . Tod Benjamin has written inspiring book to future generations indeed it is a great love story.

Post by **Shrabastee Chakraborty** » 07 Jan 2025, 08:38

I am curious to know more about Stoker's life, stuck in a forced marriage and not finding peace even with all his achievements. Thanks for the thoughtful review!

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 07 Jan 2025, 08:47

"The Tally Man" by Tod Benjamin dives deep into Charlie Stoker’s journey—a flawed perfectionist balancing ambition, mentorship, and the void left by unfulfilled love. Follow Charlie Stoker's rise, flaws, and struggles in this gripping story. Congratulations on being BOTD!

Post by **Rupali Mishra** » 07 Jan 2025, 08:54

Congrats on BOTD.
With a wealth of powerful life teachings, Tod Benjamin's book is an inspiration.The story of love and unrequited love in "The Stoker Trilogy, Book II: The Tally Man" is incredible. Highlights on business mentoring and fostering harmonious business relationships will also be provided to readers.

Chinazo Anozie · Post by **Chinazo Anozie** » 07 Jan 2025, 09:02

Charlie sounds like a multidimensional character. The Stoker Trilogy, Book II: The Tally Man, by Tod Benjamin seems more like a character-driven story than a plot-driven one. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for it!

Jorge Leon Salazar · Post by **Jorge Leon Salazar** » 07 Jan 2025, 09:13

The character of Charlie and the story around him seem engaging since he is portrayed as an imperfect perfectionist. I agree that wealth, success and hard work will not always satisfy a human being's longing for fulfillment. The book seems to convey some useful lessons regarding work-life balance. Sounds interesting.

Post by **Sarah Zain** » 07 Jan 2025, 09:23

Attention grabbing review. From the summary of events in the review and how the characters are written and the description of the love affair with the blend of history all make the story seem like an enjoyable read. Congrats on BOTD

Lamia Alam · Post by **Lamia Alam** » 07 Jan 2025, 09:28

So good. Unrequited love is very painful and no human deserves to feel that way. I love this review. Well done.Readers will also find highlights on business mentorship and how to build seamless business relations.

ramya subaskaran · Post by **ramya subaskaran** » 07 Jan 2025, 09:30

"The best investment is the one with human beings". I liked this sentence the most in the whole review. The way he describe everything both good and bad show how involved the reader was while reading. It makes the audience tempting to go and read the story again and again.

Post by **Bertha Jackson** » 07 Jan 2025, 09:33

Feeling that you are loved and giving love to others are two important aspects of life that cannot be denied. Thank you for your informative review.

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 07 Jan 2025, 09:57

In addition, to be loved and to give love in return is still the greatest feeling any man can have. When this doesn't happen, a void is left in the heart of such persons. And all they do revolves around filling up that void. Even the greatest bachelor in the story knows this. I was happy when he professed his love for Millie Stoker. Love is not far from us, but some have chosen to shut the doors of their hearts to love, which will always come back to hunt us.

The Beatles were right all along

I enjoyed the theme of mentorship Benjamin highlights. Investing in people is the most fulfilling of all the investments a man makes. Charlie rose to the top as a tallyman and even as a salesman because he was submitted to a highly successful and intelligent business magnate, Stephen Collick. He kept an open spirit towards everyone he met, earning him the love of all and sundry, especially ladies. I expected to see Charlie rise to the top of the ladder of high-ranking men in the company, but the path he chose left me shocked and somewhat disappointed.

Indeed, we don't talk enough about the importance of mentorship. OBC has brought this back into the spotlight, and its social impact is huge.

Great review!

Nobuhle Makhanya · Post by **Nobuhle Makhanya** » 07 Jan 2025, 09:58

I admire your review sir you've stored the book to my memory through your review summary. I imagine Charlie's character via your review summary that he was a free and open person to his wife and business life, even though he acquired his love eventually for his wife. He was able to move forward in the ladder of his work though determination and being open, however I wonder what happens after what shock the reviewer but through your review i can also agree with you that there's no one perfect in life even when we try out to balance it.

Olebu Rejoice · Post by **Olebu Rejoice** » 07 Jan 2025, 10:29

"The Tally Man" by Tod Benjamin follows Charlie Stoker, who faces a life-altering consequence of youthful indiscretion. Forced into marriage, his life crumbles as he discovers the true nature of his wife, Margret. Despite his success, Stoker realizes that wealth and achievement cannot always fulfill the deepest human longings. The novel explores the theme of flawed perfectionism, emphasizing that our weaknesses, however we address them, inevitably shape our lives.