The writing is great for its storyline (you'll notice that other reviewers talk about not being able to put it down) and its transparency of sources. The writing is great for its storyline (you'll notice that other reviewers talk about not being able to put it down) and its transparency of sources. It might seem to over-hammer some concepts, but I believe the emphasis is necessary in mimicking the hammering ideology that is orevelent in multilevel marketing organizations. Having peddled scrapbook supplies in my past, I related to many aspects of the author's journey: immediate "success" rewarded with useful gifts (it was a high quality winter coat I wore for years until I felt too embarrassed to sport the CM logo, and the camera bag was top notch!) suddenly being told it was time to work on growing my business, and participating in events (a wedding show, "Croptober", monthly meetings) that cost me money out of pocket with no ROI.
People inside and outside of MLM knowledge will enjoy this book....more
My experience with translated works is that the story outcome may differ from what I expect in American works. But even knowing that, this series of iMy experience with translated works is that the story outcome may differ from what I expect in American works. But even knowing that, this series of interconnected life-is-not-all-business-work vignettes feels disappointingly unfinished....more
This was a good story and had GREAT narration on the audiobook version. However, it moved slowly. I understand the need to build up the relationships This was a good story and had GREAT narration on the audiobook version. However, it moved slowly. I understand the need to build up the relationships between the characters and explore the nuances of their individual and shared histories, but ultimately I found myself tuning out and a bit thankful when we reached the conclusion....more
Kuang's protagonist gives life to the bad defenses thrown up by people of Privilege as they justify actions to maintain their self-beneficial status qKuang's protagonist gives life to the bad defenses thrown up by people of Privilege as they justify actions to maintain their self-beneficial status quo. Problematic doesn't even begin to describe the situations in the story. Fantastic self-reflection of society and business....more
Scott is a TERRIFIC storyteller (aka theme essay writer) and this tale follows the good-natured protagonist through parallel storylines and associatedScott is a TERRIFIC storyteller (aka theme essay writer) and this tale follows the good-natured protagonist through parallel storylines and associated incidents along the way. I have deducted 2 stars from this review because the audiobook was poorly made. The first half or so was distractingly echo-y and even worse echo-y bits were spliced in during editing. At one point you can even hear the author-narrator's bird in the background....more
This could have been a fun adventure story and a reminder to look inward and know yourself and your relationship to others. Unfortunately, the author This could have been a fun adventure story and a reminder to look inward and know yourself and your relationship to others. Unfortunately, the author lost any sense of subtlety and nuance, choosing instead to beat us over the head with reminders that these are parental-driven dreams. I want more for YA readers--particularly respect for a young adult's perceptive abilities. This book just nags....more
This book is chock full of interesting stories and lessons learned in the restaurant industry. Each chapter intrigues you so that you want to keep reaThis book is chock full of interesting stories and lessons learned in the restaurant industry. Each chapter intrigues you so that you want to keep reading to the end.
That said, the production quality of this audiobook is lacking. The patchwork of narration is jarring, and it happens throughout the book. This is a pity, because I'm not sure if this would translate as well on paper, without the author's actual New York voice....more
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