“The story has the pace and grace of a well-crafted thriller, ebbing and flowing like a river while picking up the many sediments of Shivaswamy’s life. Whether writing about the claustrophobia-inducing Bengaluru metro, the duplicity of office politics, or the shrewd bureaucracy of real-estate dealings, Dattathri brings a contemporary flair and familiarity that extends beyond the local.“ – Amritesh Mukherjee, in Deccan Herald.
“By translating his own Kannada original into English, Dattathri ensures that the flavor, rhythm, and sly wit of the story stay intact like a filter coffee served with just the right amount of bitterness. ‘What’s Your Price, Mr Shivaswamy?’ is, at its core, a story about quiet courage. It’s about those who’ve spent a lifetime playing fair, only to discover that the game has changed.” – Swapna Peri, in STORIZEN
“Dattathri masterfully crafts a narrative that is both a compelling story and a Socratic dialogue on the nature of value.” – Poojan Bhatt, The Indian Book Club
Review in Deccan Herald – https://www.deccanherald.com/features/books/dark-heart-of-the-hustle-3595172
Review in The Indian Book Club – https://theindianbookclub.com/readers-point/f/whats-your-price-mr-shivaswamy-by-mr-dattathri?blogcategory=Poem+Review
Review in STORIZEN – https://www.pressreader.com/india/storizen-magazine/20250620/282376930554187
Review in Scroll.in – https://scroll.in/article/1082431/whats-your-price-mr-shivaswamy-tries-to-gauge-the-true-cost-of-wanting-to-own-a-home
The New India Express – https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2025/Aug/03/bengaluru-blues-of-a-retired-man
Vidhya Thakkar – https://vidhyathakkar.com/book-review-whats-your-price-mr-shivaswamy-by-m-r-dattathri-an-engaging-story-of-trust-legacy-relationships/