Making Money

"Making Money" by Owen Johnson is a story about a boy named Bojo, who jumps headfirst into the chaotic world of Wall Street after finishing college. The book looks at Bojo's desire to make something of himself, the difficulties he faces, and how people treat each other when money and class are involved, all while he tries to successfully navigate relationships. The book starts with Bojo's arrival in New York City, where he's excited about all the possibilities around him, and it shows how people are always rushing around trying to get ahead. As Bojo talks to his old college buddies, he realizes how much they care about money and status, and he also feels pressure from his dad to join the family business, but Bojo wants to be his own person, wrestling with his responsibilities and his own dreams. All of this leads him into the cutthroat world of finance, suggesting that he's about to go through some big changes.