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I think anyone who has worked in an office or cubicle can relate to this book about life at an advertising agency during a time of cutbacks. At times, it's hilarious, other times touching. Its mocking tone turns more sincere about halfway through the book, almost as though the author wanted to combine two books in one. I've got some quibbles: the cast of characters is so large, I had trouble remembering who's who; we never get to know any of the characters well except for one who, though integra
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too repetitive and not at all humorous for my taste
Wry and funny - the perfect portrait of life among the cubicles. Ferris treats his subject with that form of humor that can only arise from those who exasperate us but command our love anyway.
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