Marty Fried answers “What company is this supposed to be...”

Katya Michaeli asked this question about The Warehouse:

What company is this supposed to be parodying? I can't tell, it's just so subtle

Marty Fried What makes you think it's a parody? It seems to be a basic Sci Fi story where you take what's happening now, and stretch it out to what it could becom…moreWhat makes you think it's a parody? It seems to be a basic Sci Fi story where you take what's happening now, and stretch it out to what it could become in the future.

In this case, it's the mega corporations in general. In the interview with the author I read, he didn't specify any one company. Although you seem to think you're being clever with a seemingly facetious question, I think you have a pretty shallow view of the book. (less)

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