In max barry s twisted, hilarious vision of the near future, the world is run by giant american corporations except for a few deluded holdouts like the french. He is the author of the cult hit syrup, although he spelled his name maxx for that novel, because it seemed like a funny joke about marketing, and i failed to realize everyone would assume i was a pretentious asshole. Jun 04, 2006 max barry fans wont want to miss this novel. Jan 31, 2007 max barry is the author of syrup and jennifer government, in development to become a motion picture with george clooney and steven soderberghs section eight films. A sometime in the near future the power of the government has been supplanted by business, and surnames reflect a persons employment. Max barry s writing style is spare to a faultso spare that parts felt more allegorical than narrative. From the ingenious author of jennifer government and lexicon. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
Its set in the near future where things have gone loopy, but instead of an out of control, totalitarian government oppressing everyone, its uncontrollable megacorporations and hypercapitalism or, one could argue, hyperlibertarianism thats ruining everyones. Strangelove barry unleashes enough wit and surprise to. He also maintains a blog on various topics, including politics. Max barry is the author of numerous novels, including company, machine man, and lexicon.
When he published his first novel, syrup, he spelled his name maxx, but subsequently has used max. People name themselves after the company they work for, and the unemployed are easily identifiable by their lack of surnames. The novel is set in a dystopian alternate reality in which most nations now controlled by the united states are dominated by forprofit corporate entities while the government s political power is extremely limited. The world the book is set in is definitely in the not too distant future where the world has basically been split into two factions. Barrys brutally funny satire hits all the right notes of absurdity, pathos, and romance. Four days away from launch and jennifer governments all over my ass. Jennifer government guess where she works must help our hero trap his nemesis and other assorted evil ceos and stop the madness before too many people are killed. Barry unleashes enough wit and surprise to make his story a total blast. A wickedly satirical and outrageous thriller about globalization and marketing hype, jennifer government is the best nov. Barry is also the creator of nationstates, a game created to help advertise jennifer government that eventually evolved. Max barry born 18 march 1973 is an australian author. Max barry uploaded and added to favorites 8 years ago 11.
You wont find any deep insights here, but you will certainly get a few laughs and a sharpeyed look at americas consumerism. Published in 2003, it is barrys second novel, following 1999s syrup. Jennifer government by max barry read by michael kramer. Syrup now a minor film, jennifer government, machine man, company. The novel is set in a dystopian alternate reality in which most nations now controlled by the united states are dominated by forprofit corporate entities while the governments political power is extremely limited. Oct 17, 2002 in some ways, max barry s jennifer government is like the inverse of orwells 1984. Max seems to have a particular hateon for the nra because those characters are consistently both violent and incompetent. Max barry focuses strongly on the use of political satire plot of his story while using a unique style of third person limited point of view to bring about a story of deceit, and scandal. In barry s world, hostile takeovers mean real war between rival companies. The book jennifer government was advertised with the game, it being loosely based on the novel and from the same creator. Jennifer government by max barry image of armadillo in a penguin suit holding up a sign that says moo by camajama aka amanda.
He lives in melbourne, australia, with his wife and two daughters. Max barry is a gifted and highly imaginative writer, no doubt about it, and, i thoroughly enjoyed a more recent novel of his, machine man, about a man who replaces his own limbs with supercharged prosthetics, but this novel, jennifer government, although it comes highly recommended and even spawned interest from hollywood unfortunately. The police and the nra are publiclytraded security firms. Jennifer government is the second book of his that ive read the first being lexicon and it has only reinforced my perception of him, his ideas and his writing. Listen to jennifer government audiobook by max barry. Download or stream jennifer government by max barry. Max barry is the author of six novels and the creator of the popular online game nationstates.
He spent most of his years being a miserable marketer for hewlettpackard before he became a novelist. Max barry s satire is set in a ralph nader nightmare. In max barrys twisted, hilarious vision of the near future, the world is run by giant american corporations except for a few deluded holdouts like the french. Max barry is the author of numerous novels, including jennifer government, company, machine man, and lexicon. In some ways, max barrys jennifer government is like the inverse of orwells 1984. Its a fastpaced thriller and the whole conception of government and human rights marginalized by capitalism is remarkable.
Its the nearfuture in the australian territories of the u. Jennifer government by max barry 1220 words 123 help me. In barrys world, hostile takeovers mean real war between rival companies. You really feel yourself connecting with the characters. Set in the future, max barry envisions a future max barrys second novel, jennifer government, is a wild ride through the near future, when american consumerism and culture have consolidated much of the world under a single government. Browse max barrys bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Jennifer government audiobook abridged listen instantly. Max barry is an australian, for which he apologizes. Bubblegum popfuture comedy in which corporations go to war like feudal fiefdoms.
New york times notable book borders original voices finalist. Oct 17, 2002 listen to jennifer government audiobook by max barry. Within the first few chapter of jennifer government, the reader will notice a unique style of narration. A wickedly satirical and outrageous thriller about globalization and marketing hype, jennifer government is. Max barrys satire is set in a ralph nader nightmare. Jennifer government ebook by max barry rakuten kobo.
The police and the nra are publicly traded security firms, and the u. A wickedly satirical and outrageous thriller about globalization and marketing hype, jennifer government is the best novel in the world ever. Published in 2003, it is barry s second novel, following 1999s syrup. In 2002, i also made nationstates, a political sim website. A wickedly satirical and outrageous thriller about globalization and. Listen to jennifer government by max barry available from rakuten kobo. This is an entertaining satire best read in a few sittings. Max barry, author of lexicon, jennifer government, providence, syrup, machine man, and company max barry writes novels, creates web things, runs, and coaches kids netball.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Max barry is the author of syrup and jennifer government, in development to become a motion picture with george clooney and steven soderberghs section eight films. Jennifer is so named because she works for the government employees take their last names from their employers. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Strangelove barry unleashes enough wit and surprise to make his story a total blast. Hes one of those writers that makes other writers think, thats brilliant. Barry s brutally funny satire hits all the right notes of absurdity, pathos, and romance. A wickedly satirical and outrageous thriller about globalization and marketing hype, jennifer government is the best novel in the w. The world the book is set in is definitely in the not too distant future where the world has basically been split into two factions, one led by the usa and then the rest of the world. The story line lacks any real depth and the characters are plastic cutouts at best. He is also the developer of the online nation simulation game nationstates. He was born on march 18, 1973, and lives in melbourne, australia, where he writes fulltime, the. Claustrophobia and isolation lead to tensions on board, while the ship itself, almost godlike in its indifference to the people within, pursues its. In max barrys twisted, hilarious and terrifying vision of t.
Read a chapter excerpt from jennifer government at. Acclaimed shortstory writer and editor of the world fantasy award nominee three messages and a warning eerily envisions an american society unraveling and our borders closed offfrom the other sidein this haunting and provocative novel that combines max barrys jennifer government, philip k. In max barrys hilarious vision of the near future, the world is run by giant american corporations, and employees take the last names of the companies they work for. It wasnt until around 2008 that i actually saw a copy in a library and decided to read it. Feb 05, 2004 jennifer government was more intriguing to me based on the world it creates than the actual plot it follows. Hack first heard about jennifer government at the watercooler. A couple months ago i emailed max a greedy proposition.
Jennifer government is the best novel in the world ever. Prior to his writing career, barry worked at tech giant hp. Max barry is a gifted and highly imaginative writer, no doubt about it, and, i thoroughly enjoyed a more recent novel of his, machine man, about a man who replaces his own limbs with supercharged prosthetics, but this novel, jennifer government, although it comes highly recommended and even spawned interest from hollywood unfortunately left me disappointed and shaking my head at a missed opportunity. If you find and correct errors in the text, please update the. Hot on the trail of john nike, an executive from the land of marketing, is an agent jennifer government, the consumer watchdog from hell.
Dont be frightened by the dark nature of the material in a postcolumbine, post911 world. The entire world except france is run by big business, and the term corporate conscience remains an oxymoron. Read jennifer government by max barry available from rakuten kobo. Max barry, author of lexicon, jennifer government, providence, syrup, machine man, and company.
Aged thirty, he hails from melbourne, australia where he lives comfortably with his wife, jennifer. Max barry is one of todays brightest and most promising young writers that the world has seen. It was a big deal back then because people were like, an author using the internet for selfpromotion, no way. In max barrys twisted, hilarious vision of the near future, the world is run by giant american corporations. Jennifer government audiobook by max barry rakuten kobo. In max barry s twisted, hilarious vision of the near future, the world is run by giant american corporations. Jennifer government is a catch22 for the new world order, a satire both broad and pointed, deeply funny and disturbingly ontarget. Download jennifer government audiobook by max barry. Jennifer government king county library system overdrive. Michael kramer in max barrys hilarious vision of the near future, the world is run by giant american coporations, and employees take the last names of the companies they work for.
Jennifer government san diego county library overdrive. So you have characters such as john nike, hayley mcdonalds and of course jennifer government. To ask other readers questions about jennifer government, please sign up. Listen to jennifer government audiobook by max barry, narrated by michael kramer. In barrys twisted, hilarious vision of the near future, the world is run by giant american corporations and employees take the last name of the companies they work for. With its political, philosophical, and personal allegories, i believe jennifer government puts max barry into an elite league of fiction writers along with the likes of orwell. Mar 31, 2020 max barrys providence sees the fourstrong crew of an aicontrolled spaceship shot into deep space to take part in a war against a reptilian extraterrestrial species nicknamed salamanders. Barry is also the creator of nationstates, a game created to help advertise jennifer government that eventually evolved into its own online community. Jennifer government by max barry author michael kramer narrator.
Thoughts on government full audiobook greatest audio books duration. Jennifer government is an investigator who is trying to expose a conspiracy to kill innocents. The new york times book may be the most fun youll find in a bookstore this year. Jennifer government is set in the near future, where global corporations rule the world, the government is a largely ineffectual annoyance to them, and the police and national rifle association are guns for hire. In max barry s hilarious vision of the near future, the world is run by giant american corporations, and employees take the last names of the companies they work for. Full of wit, humor and imagination, jennifer government ultimately pulls off its overthetop conceit. In a move guaranteed to provide the impetus for many a lawsuit, all barrys characters have forgone use of their surnames in the interest of renaming themselves after their place of workso we have jennifer government, john nike, hack nike, buy mitsui, and billy nra. Jennifer government is a novel written by max barry.
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