Jennifer Government
Jennifer Government by Max Barry is a reprint edition published by Vintage on January 6, 2004. This 321-page novel presents a satirical and outrageous thriller that explores themes of globalization and marketing hype in a dystopian corporate world where taxation has been abolished and individuals adopt the surnames of their employers.
In this narrative, readers will encounter Hack Nike, a Merchandising Officer who finds himself embroiled in a chaotic scheme involving the promotion of an expensive sneaker line. As he navigates this brave new world, he attracts the attention of Jennifer Government, a corporate watchdog and government agent. The story unfolds with a blend of humor and wit, focusing on the absurdities of a society driven by consumerism and corporate interests.
Official synopsis Publisher
A wickedly satirical and outrageous thriller about globalization and marketing hype, Jennifer Government is the best novel in the world ever.
“Funny and clever…. A kind of ad-world version of Dr. Strangelove…. [Barry] unleashes enough wit and surprise to make his story a total blast.” –The New York Times Book Review
“Wicked and wonderful…. [It] does just about everything right…. Fast-moving, funny, involving.” –The Washington Post Book World
Taxation has been abolished, the government has been privatized, and employees take the surname of the company they work for. It’s a brave new corporate world, but you don’t want to be caught without a platinum credit card–as lowly Merchandising Officer Hack Nike is about to find out. Trapped into building street cred for a new line of $2500 sneakers by shooting customers, Hack attracts the barcode-tattooed eye of the legendary Jennifer Government. A stressed-out single mom, corporate watchdog, and government agent who has to rustle up funding before she’s allowed to fight crime, Jennifer Government is holding a closing down sale–and everything must go.
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