Synopsis

Stephen Jones, a fresh-faced and ambitious graduate, eagerly joins Zephyr Holdings, a seemingly ordinary corporate behemoth. His aspirations to climb the corporate ladder are quickly overshadowed by the bizarre reality within its glass walls. He encounters a receptionist paid exorbitantly for doing nothing, sales representatives who consult self-help books as official manuals, and an elusive CEO no one has ever seen. The company's actual product remains a mystery to its employees, and petty office disputes over missing donuts escalate into absurd geopolitical crises. As Stephen navigates this labyrinth of irrational policy and bureaucratic nonsense, his initial drive to succeed transforms into a desperate quest for understanding. He plunges deeper into Zephyr's perplexing corporate culture, uncovering layers of absurdity, dark humor, and a chilling commentary on modern capitalism that is both hilarious and profoundly unsettling. What starts as a satirical office comedy unravels into a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of identity, purpose, and the true cost of corporate existence.

Critical Reception

"Max Barry's 'Company' is widely lauded as a sharp, prescient satire that brilliantly dissects the absurdities of modern corporate life, resonating deeply with anyone who has ever questioned their workplace's logic."

Metadata

ISBN:9780307279668
Pages:354
Age Rating:16+

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