Edward Thornsticker is a clueless slacker in this Detroit based comedy, bumbling away his days at Crispy Crunch Snack Foods. But when his boss gets fired he suddenly finds himself in charge of the floundering potato chip factory. His coworkers watch with dread as Edward gropes blindly for a lifeline to save the company. Thrown into the world of corporate shenanigans and riotous office politics, Edward stumbles from one fiasco to the next as the business spirals toward bankruptcy. With their scheming corporate benefactors just waiting for a chance to shut them down, the question is, will he find one in time? Humorous, entertaining and full of fun, quirky characters, this fast paced drama oozes with a dry humor that fans of comic satire will love.
This book is one of the funniest books I have read. A tiny snack company is struggling to get by on its one and only potato chip flavor. As the years go on,people are craving new flavors and fancy packaging. We have the story told of a group of workers from all walks of life who unknowingly build the company up. Told from all different employees points of view, be prepared to laugh and enjoy this office setting.