Russell Wiley Is Out To Lunch (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
I picked this book for a quick read with hopes of some laughs in between other endeavors. That's exactly what I got. I was drawn in with the failing newspaper - in a world of electronics I still love paper in my hands so I was interested in what happened in this vision of the dilemma. Like the newspaper business, this story seemed to pull me along, but just barely, for quite some time. The highs were not high, the lows not low, there was some humor and some intrigue but most of it was predictable. Still, I ended the book with a smile and was interested enough to keep reading in stolen moments ( my barometer of interest is how often I want to read). All in all, it delivered as promised. So, if you have any interest in the plight of a mostly likable, somewhat pitiful, struggling newspaper marketer and how he survives life in the thirty-somethings, this one's for you. Was looking for an easy read and this fit the bill nicely. If you have ever worked in a corporate setting you will likely be able to match most of the characters to people you have encountered. Loved the way it plays up the absurdity of "buzz words/phrases" that become a part of daily corporate culture. It would be interesting to know how the book comes across to folks who are working in a corporate setting at the time of reading the book.
What do You think about Russell Wiley Is Out To Lunch (2010)?
Great book, quick read, a great insight to behind the scenes of the paper industry.
—Summer4855
A light and entertaining read. I would call this the guy's version of chick-lit.
—dezlei
I thought this should have been much funnier.
—VNA
