Jennifer Government
by Max Barry
Jennifer Government by Max Barry holds a well received rating of 3.65 out of 5, based on 9.7K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 352 pages.
About Jennifer Government
In Max Barry's twisted, hilarious and terrifying vision of the near future, the world is run by giant corporations and employees take the last names of the companies they work for. It's a globalised, ultra-capitalist free market paradise! Hack Nike is a lowly merchandising officer who's not very good at negotiating his salary. So when John Nike and John Nike, executives from the promised land of Marketing, offer him a contract, he signs without reading it. Unfortunately, Hack's new contract involves shooting teenagers to build up street cred for Nike's new line of $2,500 trainers. Hack goes to the police—but they assume that he's asking for a subcontracting deal and lease the assassination to the more experienced NRA. Enter Jennifer Government, a tough-talking agent with a barcode tattoo under her eye and a personal problem with John Nike (the boss of the other John Nike). And a gun. Hack is about to find out what it really means to mess with market forces.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Max Barry |
| Published | 2002 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Genres | Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 3.65 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,722 |
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What genre is Jennifer Government?
Jennifer Government is categorized as Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.
Is Jennifer Government worth reading?
Based on 9.7K reader ratings, Jennifer Government has an average score of 3.65 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Jennifer Government?
Jennifer Government has 352 pages.
Who wrote Jennifer Government?
Jennifer Government was written by Max Barry. It was first published in 2002.
What is the ISBN for Jennifer Government?
The ISBN-13 for Jennifer Government is 9780349117620.0.
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