Syrup

by Barry Maxx

When Scat comes up with the idea for the hottest new soda ever, he's sure he'll retire the next rich, savvy marketing success story. But in the treacherous waters of corporate America there are no sure things--and suddenly Scat has to save not only his idea but his yet-to-be-realized career. With the help of the scarily beautiful and brainy 6, he sets out on a mission to reclaim the fame and fortune that, time and again, eludes him. This brilliantly scathing debut is a hilarious send-up of celebrity, sexual politics, corporate America, and the fleeting status that comes with getting to the table first--before the other guy has you for lunch.

• ISBN10: 0140291873
• ISBN13: 9780140291872
• Publish Date: 1 July 2000
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 11 August 2009
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Penguin Putnam Inc
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 304
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780140291872

Reviews

[mbtc]

As an advertising major, I really enjoyed all of the marketing references in this book, although I do hope that maybe the world isn't quite so harsh.

This was a good book, but not great. It kept you going, but not something you're going to write home about.

The characters were interesting, but not captivating. I found I had no one to really root for, just someone to root against.

I had bigger expectations for this book, but it was still a good read.