Review by: Ben Q
|
This book provides an insightful look into the inner workings of the corporation. Max Barry is a brilliant writer who has obviously spent a lot of time working at large companies, secretly plotting to bring them down with his wit. This book is full of that and has a good story too.
Jones is the new hire at Zephyr Holdings, a company whose purpose is unknown, even to its employees. No one has ever seen its CEO, and a missing dounut is cause for a full-scale investigation. Jones is a curious guy, and decides to investigate despite the warnings of his co-workers. What he discovers will astound and amaze you.
This book works on many levels: as satire, as a drama, and as a protest against the corporate workplace. Barry succeeds in all the areas a writer needs to by making you care about the characters while providing an interesting and fast-pace storyline. The book is an easy read and will entertain you for hours. (Thoughtful, well written review! Good for BOC pass #1. 6-16-07.) |
