A review by mirandalikesbooks
The Employees: A Workplace Novel of the 22nd Century by Olga Ravn

challenging dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Once I settled into the poetry of the writing and the pov for the whole book being statements from separate people, I was strapped in and ready for the rest. I think this was an extremely thoughtful lens on how similar experiences can impact people differently. Power dynamics and class dynamics were examined in such a clever and memorable way.

I've never read a book that compares to it in style. So much was packed into <200 pages. It has incredible re-read value.

If you are someone who needs a plot and an answer and a loveable main character (or any main character at all), this is definitely not the book for you. This book will make you think, confuse you at times, punch you in the gut, and make you really think about the human condition. 
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