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Max Barry's books - Kris Kringle - 10-27-2014
So, has anyone here read Max Barry's books?
I've read all of them, except Machine Man. I'd say Company is my favourite, probably because the whole situation was so surreal, even Kafkaesque, specially before Jones discovered what Zephyr actually did. I did start reading Machine Man, but I'm not sure I'll finish reading it. It kind of freaks me out, and I can't find any characters that I actually like.
How about you, TSPers?
RE: Max Barry's books - Qwert - 01-08-2015
I've been thinking about reading Jennifer Government, do you recommend the book?
RE: Max Barry's books - Kris Kringle - 01-08-2015
It definitely is a good book, and it is the whole reason why NationStates was created, so I would recommend reading it. That said, I enjoyed Company and Lexicon even more, so you should consider getting those two as well.
RE: Max Barry's books - Darkstrait - 01-08-2015
I've not read any of them, but I'm always looking for more books to read. What are they about?
RE: Max Barry's books - Kris Kringle - 01-08-2015
His website is always a good place to start!
Company is about this guy called Stephen Jones who gets a job at Zephyr Holdings. The thing about that company is that nobody ever sees the CEO and nobody can even tell Jones what Zephyr Holdings actually does. But of course, the explanation for that is quite impressive. It's a bit Kafkaesque, in a way.
Lexicon is about a world where some people can use words to control other people. Meaning, if I say the correct words, I could make you buy something, steal a bank, etc.
RE: Max Barry's books - whitened_black - 01-11-2015
I can't say I've read any of these books, but the titles..
I honestly gag a little.
RE: Max Barry's books - The Salaxalans - 01-11-2015
*drowns whitened_black in Syrup*
RE: Max Barry's books - Sopo - 01-11-2015
I loved Company. It's the only one I've read though.
RE: Max Barry's books - Kris Kringle - 01-11-2015
Company is awesome. It's the Max book I enjoyed the most.
RE: Max Barry's books - Lord Ravenclaw - 01-11-2015
I've read none of them, and with my reading list already being very substantive, I'll not have time for months.