Official Review: murdering the macho managers by ben reuben

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "murdering the macho managers" by ben reuben.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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In a corrupt society where the macho managers lead through aggression and disinterest on the welfare of their employees, there is a remedy for the malevolent regimes - murder. What happens when the work environment becomes intolerable, and the balance between justice and mercy is unstable? The author of this book introduces us to a satirical fiction about "how some people treated others at work," before The Human Rights Act from 1998 infiltrated in the companies system. During this transition period, testing of the new measures didn't appear to be part of the plan. Ben Reuben shed light on the gesellschaft organizations which strengthen the structural dysfunctionalities of the workplace.

Murdering the Macho Managers (the absurd tale of an erstwhile journeyman personnel officer) breaks the ice with advertising Stephen Foster's company, the Fosters Imposters Incorporated. His enterprise operates under the mantra of an anti-macho manager, and his aim is to solve the institutional discrepancies of modern society. According to him, the ultimate solution to dealing with these manipulative employers is murder. His business has been merged with a box manufacturing organization and helped the stressed workers to overcome the overwhelming situations. This absurd novel is an illustration of how people in power are constantly going against the code of conduct, and how the self-centered managers influence employee behavior and company success. Will Foster be able to fulfill his mission?

I was drawn into the story by the ironic and ridiculous approach to some miscellaneous topics, such as sexual and racial discrimination. The author's style of letting the cat out of the bag made me giggle on several occasions. He created a relaxed atmosphere in my reading space, although the subjects discussed are far from pleasant. It was easy to relate to the absurd situations that the characters were facing, as the similarities between a contract of employment and one of slavery are still found in modern-day workplaces. The nihilistic nature of the boss, Hadrian, is highlighted by his "ignorance, fear, hatred, lust and greed." But Stephen Foster taught me the basic principles of the macho managers, and I was able to understand the reasons behind Hadrian's actions better. This clause I loved the most:

Macho managers know who the worst treated employees are in the workplace. He would not help them because he knows his place and according to the macho manager, they clearly already know theirs.

Ben Reuben's work gives sense to the nonsense. I fathomed the natural quality of Hadrian's attitude towards his employees, as smaller beings, as if to him they mean "nothing." After all, what is the point of respecting your staff and doing what is right for their well-being when you already pay their monthly bills?

The sharp contrasts between reasonable and outrageous could easily capture you and carry you through some satirical scenes. But I would have liked to see a consistency in the absurdity. Somehow, it left me with the impression that there was still enough room to fill the novel with taunting pieces until it reached its peak. Although it didn't satisfy my thirst for parody, it didn't seem appropriate to drop one star. Perhaps half of it, but this wasn't an option. Overall, I felt that the book clearly conveyed the message, and the bizarre etiquette was ingeniously blended with the topics. With over 30 years of service in human resources, managerial, public and private sectors, the author's personal experiences were reflected in Foster's personality.

I wish I could give it a maximum rating, but I found enough editorial errors to drop it to 3 out of 4 stars. Most of them consisted of missing hyphens and unnecessary or absent commas. It wasn't distracting, but they were persistent. I think this work would appeal most to fans of satirical pieces of literature. I doubt that those who enjoy a traditional plot development would find it satisfying. I encountered a few profane words and an erotic scene with light content. There are some religious references within the absurd material, so if you know yourself sensitive to ironic humor, I'd suggest avoiding this book. Personally, this comic reading has brightened my mood, and I would recommend it to those who wish to pause the ethical behavior, at least for a moment.

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[Wyland]

Looks like a light read on some serious staff on organizational dynamics. Thanks for the wonderful review.

[InStoree]

Looks like a light read on some serious staff on organizational dynamics. Thanks for the wonderful review.

Thanks for your comment, Wyland! I hope you'll give it a try.

[Alice Heritage]

That title grabbed my attention! As a freelancer, I guess I can afford to have a laugh at the horrors of workplaces - I guess this satire has some truth behind it. Thank you for your interesting review.

[OuKoyoo]

The title of the book is an attention-grabber. Looking forward to reading the book. Thank you for the insightful review.

[kandscreeley]

It's too bad about the errors, but it sounds quite thought-provoking. I'm not sure I am ready for a satirical work at the moment, but I appreciate the information.

[Cecilia_L]

I agree that the title is an attention grabber. It's a shame about the errors, but I appreciate your candid review.

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

I enjoy satire when it's well-developed and I've certainly had my fair share of awful managers and not so pleasant work experiences, so I can relate.
Satire can be a powerful tool to point out what's wrong with society. It's a shame the book had editing issues.
Thank you for such an interesting review!

[Chrystal Oaks]

This book sounds similar to a television show called, "The Office." I didn't watch it because it was a bit too bizarre for me. I have a feeling this book will be the same way. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your great review!

[InStoree]

That title grabbed my attention! As a freelancer, I guess I can afford to have a laugh at the horrors of workplaces - I guess this satire has some truth behind it. Thank you for your interesting review.

Thank you for stopping by, ButterscotchCherrie, and sharing your thoughts! I'm glad you don't deal with macho managers or any kind of managers. They could really give some headaches.

The title of the book is an attention-grabber. Looking forward to reading the book. Thank you for the insightful review.

I hope you'll enjoy it! Thank you for your enthusiastic comment, OuKoyoo!

It's too bad about the errors, but it sounds quite thought-provoking. I'm not sure I am ready for a satirical work at the moment, but I appreciate the information.

The errors won't interfere with the essence of the book. Whenever you feel ready for an ironical read, this book will reach the expectations. Thanks for honesty, kandscreeley !

I agree that the title is an attention grabber. It's a shame about the errors, but I appreciate your candid review.

Yes, the title also gave me the first impulse to pick this book. The content didn't disappoint, despite the errors. Thank you for taking the time to read my review, Cecilia!

I enjoy satire when it's well-developed and I've certainly had my fair share of awful managers and not so pleasant work experiences, so I can relate.
Satire can be a powerful tool to point out what's wrong with society. It's a shame the book had editing issues.
Thank you for such an interesting review!

I hear you! I related with some parts of the book, but the satirical touch suspended the bitterness and made me laugh. The author did an amazing job of revealing the truism hidden behind the modern mask of the workplaces. I feel lucky that I'm not surrounded anymore by these people who know everything and best. Plus, if they do show up on my path in the future, Reuben's method is always a possibility to make them vanish
I appreciate your sincere comment, Lunastella! Thank you!

This book sounds similar to a television show called, "The Office." I didn't watch it because it was a bit too bizarre for me. I have a feeling this book will be the same way. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your great review!

I'm sorry! I'm not familiar with this show, but I will have a look, now that you mention it. Most probably, I would enjoy it! Thanks for sharing, Chrystal!

[Lizziemarcel]

Thanks for this beautiful review. I would love to read this book cause I've being a victim of being maltreated at work having a boss who is a tyrant that keeps deaf ear to the employees, which is quite disheartening.

[Priyanka2304]

This book caught my attention from its intriguing title. I just hope the inconsistencies in the book be soughted out. Thanks for the review.

[khaulah]

This is such a unique book, and the review has convinced me it would be a good read despite the editorial errors. Good work!

[Nerea]

It is distressing when the work environment becomes intolerable. It's commendable that the author addresses the issue in his writing and enlightens the reader on how things improved for workers. The book seems to be worth the time. I will check it. Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful review. Good job.

[Rashida10]

I like the atmosphere created by the author. I also like that the review depicts the precise theme of the book. I enjoyed your review.