Syrup

From the very first words out of Scott Brick's mouth you know you are going to be in for a wild ride. Maxx Barry's character Scat is one very memorable hero. You will not forget his insights into marketing, his brilliant ideas and his total lack of any understanding about women and work place politics. Put it all together and you have a combination that spells doom for him and a good time for the reader.

I started reading Syrup last night and, after thirty minutes, I had to tear myself away. I wanted an early night. Today, all the STUFF I needed that early night for sat untended as I settled into a cosy corner of the couch and finished the entire book. I took one break for food. Luckily, at three hun......more

I loved this book. Its fast paced, light but well written read. The book is about a creative marketing grad who landed an ironic drink idea which not incidentally named Fukk that grounded his experience in the real dog eat dog corporate world. I loved the character Sneaky Pete, that his chosen name e......more

Syrup is the story of the ups and downs (and downs and downs and downs) of a man, Scat, who is desperate to gain fame and fortune. While trying to pitch his idea for a new flavor of Coca Cola, Scat finds himself quickly learning how cutthroat the world of corporate marketing can be and discovering h......more