Martin Kihn

Martin Kihn is an American author and digital marketing executive known for his memoir "House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time," which was adapted into a Showtime television series starring Don Cheadle. Prior to his writing career, Kihn worked as a management consultant at various firms including Booz Allen Hamilton. He later transitioned to digital marketing leadership roles at companies including Salesforce and Gartner, while continuing to write books that blend memoir with industry critique. Beyond "House of Lies," Kihn authored "Bad Dog: A Love Story" about his relationship with his unruly Bernese Mountain dog and journey to sobriety. His work "A$$hole: How I Got Rich & Happy by Not Giving a Damn About Anyone" offers a satirical look at corporate culture and personality transformation. Kihn's writing style combines sharp observation with dark humor, particularly when examining corporate America and consulting culture. His background in both creative writing and business gives him a distinct perspective that informs his literary work and marketing industry analysis.

Readers appreciate Kihn's insider perspective on management consulting and corporate culture, with specific praise for his direct, sardonic writing style. On Amazon, reviewers highlight the authenticity of "House of Lies," with one reader noting it "perfectly captures the absurdity of the consulting world." Readers liked: - Raw honesty about consulting industry practices - Dark humor and satirical tone - Personal vulnerability in "Bad Dog: A Love Story" - Clear explanations of complex business concepts Readers disliked: - Occasional meandering narratives - Some found the cynicism overwhelming - "A$$hole" received criticism for being too mean-spirited Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: - House of Lies: 3.6/5 (2,000+ ratings) - Bad Dog: 3.8/5 (500+ ratings) - A$$hole: 3.2/5 (300+ ratings) Amazon: - House of Lies: 4.1/5 - Bad Dog: 4.3/5 - A$$hole: 3.5/5

House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time A memoir exposing the inner workings and questionable practices of management consulting firms, based on the author's experiences at Booz Allen Hamilton.

Bad Dog: A Love Story A personal account chronicling Kihn's simultaneous journey through dog training and alcohol recovery alongside his Bernese Mountain Dog, Hola.

A$$hole: How I Got Rich & Happy by Not Giving a Damn About Anyone A satirical examination of corporate culture following the author's experiment in transforming his personality to become more aggressive and successful in business.

Michael Lewis writes insider accounts of Wall Street and business culture based on first-hand experience in finance. His books like "Liar's Poker" share Kihn's ability to expose corporate absurdity through personal narrative.

Joshua Ferris captures office dynamics and corporate satire in works like "Then We Came to the End." His perspective on modern work culture aligns with Kihn's examination of consulting and business environments.

Ben Mezrich specializes in non-fiction narratives about business scandals and corporate intrigue. His books combine investigative reporting with storytelling in a way that mirrors Kihn's approach to exposing industry practices.

Stanley Bing writes about corporate culture with a satirical edge, drawing from his own executive experience. His work shares Kihn's insider perspective on business combined with sharp critique.

Po Bronson explores Silicon Valley and business culture through narrative non-fiction. His immersive reporting style and focus on workplace dynamics parallel Kihn's approach to writing about consulting and corporate America.