The Warehouse
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Rob Hart
In this “whip-smart and engrossing” (Associated Press) dystopian novel from the bestselling author of the Assassins Anonymous series, a disillusioned employee and a corporate spy team up to expose a massive tech company’s dark underbelly.“Outstanding . . . walks a fine line between near-future thriller and smart satire.”—NPRA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Financial Times, Real Simple, Kirkus ReviewsCloud isn’t just a company. It’s a solution. Our revolutionary live-work compound provides safe, clean lives—so employees never have to leave.Paxton never expected to find himself inside these walls, working for the tech company that’s swallowed much of the American economy. But considering what’s left of the world outside . . . well, suddenly what Cloud’s offering doesn’t seem so bad.Zinnia never thought she’d be here either. For a corporate spy, going undercover at Cloud—where each employee’s every move is tracked—is the ultimate risk. But it also promises the ultimate reward. And if she has to sacrifice Paxton to claim her prize, that’s a small price to pay . . . isn’t it?Equal parts page-turning and terrifying, The Warehouse is about what happens when Big Brother meets Big Business—and who will pay the ultimate price.
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Author
Rob Hart
Pages
368
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Published Date
2019-08-20
ISBN
1984823817 9781984823816
Ratings
Google: 5
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"Excellent book!!!
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Jennifer johnston
"The Warehouse by Rob Hart is a dystopian novel that reads as a cautionary tale of what happens when big business has too much influence and control. The story is told through the viewpoints of Paxton, a security officer at Cloud, Zinnia, a corporate spy who is working as an order picker, and Gibson, founder and CEO of Cloud. <br/><br/>The world has basically become a wasteland as Cloud has put most businesses and citizens into bankruptcy. The world is also plagued by overpopulation and damage from climate change. The main option for relief people have from poverty and the unsettled climate is to find employment with Cloud (its not hard to figure out what company Cloud is based on.)<br/><br/>Not only do you work at Cloud, but you also live there too. There are dormitories on site, as well as a hospital, restaurants, movie theatre. Its basically an entire town, except here, you are constantly monitored by watches that you must have on at all times, except when the battery is being recharged. The workers are rated on a 5 star scale and strive to stay at 4 stars and above. However taking a day off for illness, is an example of how one's rating can drop. <br/><br/>We see through the eyes of Gibson how Cloud sprouted from an idea into basically the world's biggest and most powerful company. Through Paxton and Zinnia's viewpoints, we discover what brings them to Cloud and how working there and the constant monitoring impacts them physically and emotionally. We also see this through the eyes of secondary and minor characters. <br/><br/>This is an excellent and also frightening story, when you look at how the world is today. This is something that while fictional, isn't too far fetched in today's reality. The characters are well rounded and you grow attached quite easily to both Paxton and Zinnia. The plot is well drawn out and the pacing is excellent. If you want a thrilling dystopian novel with hints of espionage that is hard to put down, this is the one for you! <br/><br/>My appreciation to NetGalley, Rob Hart, and Crown for gifting me an e-copy in exchange for an honest review."
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Chris Hicks
"Dystopian near future thriller in which “Cloud” has taken over business and governing. Elements of many previous dystopian thrillers like Soylent Green. Shades Google, Facebook etc. "
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John Wheeler
"Hits close to home!"
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Megan padilla
"3.75"
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Gray Tischler
"Really makes you think about the threat that monopolistic corporations pose to society! In all seriousness, it’s a good, thought provoking read. The plot develops well, with great character interaction and development. I thought the ending seemed a little abrupt, but it was VERY satisfying—definitely a good read if you’re looking for that dystopian vibe with a hopeful ending. "
Soren Ficklin
