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Syrup
Syrup
Author: Maxx Barry
When Scat comes up with the idea for the hottest new soda ever, he's sure he'll retire the next rich, savvy marketing success story. But in the treacherous waters of corporate America there are no sure things--and suddenly Scat has to save not only his idea but his yet-to-be-realized career. With the help of the scarily beautiful and brainy 6, h...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780140291872
ISBN-10: 0140291873
Publication Date: 7/1/2000
Pages: 304
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 36 ratings
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed Syrup on
Helpful Score: 1
My boyfriend suggested that I read this book, and I don't regret it one bit.
Syrup is the story of a young man, Scat, who is trying to make something of himself in the marketing world.
While to many this may sound like a rather boring or uninteresting plot, author Max Barry could make a 500 page novel about going to the bathroom interesting, intelligent, and funny. And that's just what he's done with this book.
His style is sarcastic and witty, observant, and very intelligent.
Regardless of what types of books you usually like, I'd suggest you read this book.
It's not too long, either, so if you're worried about not being interested in it, you don't have much time to lose by reading it.
And if after it, you're thirsting for more, he has two other books, Jennifer Government and Company (but under "Max Barry," his real name. "Maxx" was a joke, which you'll understand once you read the book).
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It was okay-entertaining but seemed to try to hard to be eccentric in his writing style as well as character development
stimpycat avatar reviewed Syrup on + 17 more book reviews
This book is surprising funny for the subject matter - romantic comedy intertwined with marketing. Also easy to read, finished in one day. Very illuminating, corporate America can be scary. Similar to Chuck Palanick (sp) books, but more emphasis on humor and not as dark.


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