Fiction about life in a corporte nation..looks fascinating

[GreenPartyVoter]

"Jennifer Government" by Max Berry

"In the horrifying, satirical near future of Max Barry's Jennifer Government, American corporations literally rule the world. Everyone takes his employer's name as his last name; once-autonomous nations as far-flung as Australia belong to the USA; and the National Rifle Association is not just a worldwide corporation, it's a hot, publicly traded stock. Hack Nike, a hapless employee seeking advancement, signs a multipage contract and then reads it. He discovers he's agreed to assassinate kids purchasing Nike's new line of athletic shoes, a stealth marketing maneuver designed to increase sales. And the dreaded government agent Jennifer Government is after him."

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1400030927/qid=1073585278/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/103-8885651-8273463

[Nevernose]

1. Looks something like "Snow Crash"

With Uncle Artie's Pacific Fleet -- Buy Sell or Trade, and Vincenzo's Pizzeria -- If It's Not There In 30 Minutes Or Less, We Whack The Driver

[JJinSF]

2. I've read it

I loved it. It's a bit different from Snow Crash and a fun read. Wait till you find out what the tattooed UPC code is on her face.

[newyawker99]

3. Hi JJinSF!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Screaming Lord Byron]

4. Yeah, but the game isn't. Talk about dull!