Syrup by Maxx Barry Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Syrup
Book Review: I don't normally give books 5 stars
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book in 4 frickin hours. That's how good it is. Seriously. It is amazing. It's a hilarious, outrageous, fast-paced satire that doesn't require a lot of thinking but the social commentary on the absurdities of capitalism and the followers of it, i.e. marketers, is in-your-face. By the time I read the first page, I was hooked. It is fun, intelligent, and unpretentious and that's why I will recommend this book to anyone who can read.Book Review: Just a bad book
Summary: 1 Stars
To me the only clever thing in this book are some of the dialogues. But the premise and plot are too unreal and shallow. The book is set in "real" environment (existing company etc.) yet the events are so superficial and removed from reality, it gets annoying.Book Review: Light and entertaining
Summary: 4 Stars
Max(x) Barry has a lot of fun, and even a little soapbox, in this tale of marketing and branding excess. Highly readable, albeit with an ending that could have been a little more developed.Book Review: Loved it
Summary: 5 Stars
Stumbled across this book via a magazine review (Fast Company) and absolutely loved it. Funny, irreverent, etc. I've ordered the second book (Jennifer Government) already and am looking forward to reading it.Book Review: Marketing is the glue of SOCIETY IDIOT
Summary: 5 Stars
OKay okay, i came off a little standoffish there. i apologize for that.but first lets review this book, and not my spelling please.
Barry's characters are instantly loveable, and those from California, know these people. From the delicious Six, to the evil Sneaky Pete, one can simply look in their own backyard to find these people. But my review of this book.
Cast yourself as SCAT, remember that the only thing you know is CSU Marketing, and Scoring. But thats beside the point...the book review right?
Coca Cola was quite brave in allowing this little bad boy to get out. however lets remember that the only reason im reading this book is because i drink coca cola and love their products. But the book like i said.
Simply put, if you want to read something that makes you laugh, please read this book. carry yourself with dignity, and realize that there is nothing in this world that should make us take ourselves that seriously. So please...DON'T!
buy it...its good...i promise.