NationStates Jolt Archive


NS members who read Jennifer Govt.

Kedalfax
02-11-2005, 00:12
How about a master list of everyone who read it and is a member? Just for fun!





I have it requested from my library system, if I like it I will probably buy it. From what I saw on the "look inside" feature on Amazon, it looks pretty good.
Psyker Bearzerkers
02-11-2005, 21:09
yeah, I read the excerpt of the first chapter and on the off chance that i go into a book store sometime soon I would get it... but still havent read it...
Coliness
30-04-2006, 11:14
ive read JG it rocks, my nation is also my username :)
Flibbleites
30-04-2006, 15:30
I've read it. (and Company too)

ive read JG it rocks, my nation is also my username :)
Uh, Coliness, in case you haven't noticed everyone's username in the NationStates forums is the name of their nation.
Zavistan
30-04-2006, 15:34
Yep, I've read it... excellent book.
Sciosa
30-04-2006, 15:38
Read it, found it amusing, am currently trying to coerce all friends into reading it as well.
A CrackHead
01-05-2006, 03:30
I haven't read it yet. I hope that books a million has it though
Democratic Colonies
01-05-2006, 14:18
I have Jennifer Government, although I don't have any of Max Barry's other books.

I really liked Jennifer Government, it's great stuff.
America of Tomorrow
01-05-2006, 20:49
I've read Jennifer Government and now it's one of my absolutely favorite books ever! It's so funny and just so darn awesome! I'm gonna read Mr Barry's other books, too. So add me to the list..

Read it, found it amusing, am currently trying to coerce all friends into reading it as well.

Yep, same here.
Romanar
01-05-2006, 23:01
I haven't bought/read it yet, but I'm planning to.
Nakilius
02-05-2006, 19:09
I read JG, and my nation is the same name as my account but i enjoied the book alot, it reminded me of something that might possible happen. I love the first words from the Author, "Max Barry is Australlian, for that he appologizes." :p
Zispin
29-05-2006, 13:08
Read it, own it, got 5 people to buy it, and need a new copy.
[NS]Bazalonia
30-05-2006, 09:57
My favourite JG Character.... Buy!
The Planet Jurai
08-06-2006, 07:54
I've just finished reading Jennifer Government, and it is definately one of my favorite books! So funny at the times, yet serious the other times... Humor, action, some romance (I wouldn't mind if there was a bit more of it, though)... In short, absolutely great!

Bazalonia']My favourite JG Character.... Buy!

Same here! Buy is such a sweet guy, and he is definately my favorite character from Jennifer Government!
Skye Ski
22-06-2006, 06:05
I just finished reading Jennifer Government yesterday.
And Buy was my favorite too! :D
I'm gonna start Company tomorrow.
Shazbotdom
22-06-2006, 16:35
Own it. Loved it. Reffered many to it.
The Most Glorious Hack
23-06-2006, 13:52
Gotta tell ya, my signed 1st printing of Company is a wonderful thing indeed.
Freedomstaki
23-06-2006, 14:05
Read it, liked it. Our school library has it and I believe I requested to be put in the library.
Lylybium
23-06-2006, 20:48
I read the first chapter and liked it enough, but I have yet to find one in any bookstore near me.
Carbandia
01-07-2006, 15:08
Bought it a year ago, and have read it twice since..It is very eye opening. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to see how society could end up if we are not carefull.
Rejistania
12-07-2006, 11:00
I read it!
[NS]Bazalonia
12-07-2006, 11:05
I read the first chapter and liked it enough, but I have yet to find one in any bookstore near me.

If they don't have it in stock ask about it... the worst they can say is "We won't be able to get that in" and with that you'd be no worse off.
Spaam
13-07-2006, 06:23
Bought it a long time ago, Syrup as well. Waiting for Company to come out here...
Karmicaria
28-09-2006, 04:26
Just finished reading it. Great book! I got to Part Six and wasn't able to put the book down!

My favourite characters from the book are Buy Mitsui and Hack Nike.
HotRodia
01-10-2006, 03:49
Interesting. My favorite characters were Violet, Jennifer Government, and John Nike.
Karmicaria
01-10-2006, 15:01
Interesting. My favorite characters were Violet, Jennifer Government, and John Nike.

I wasn't too fond of Violet. Jennifer Government was a good character, but not my favourite. John Nike was a little too intense for my liking. Buy was a sweetie and Hack was just humourous.
The Holy Ekaj Monarchy
05-10-2006, 22:23
I would love to read it. I'm going to check at librays before I buy it. Money gets a bit tight in college.
St Edmundan Antarctic
26-10-2006, 19:03
Read it, enjoyed it, wouldn't say that it's one of my favourites but it isn't going into the 'find a new home for this' pile either...
Goobergunchia
17-12-2006, 13:31
Gotta tell ya, my signed 1st printing of Company is a wonderful thing indeed.

Hehe, yay for signed copies of Company.

<--- has read all of Max's books
HotRodia
18-12-2006, 00:09
Hehe, yay for signed copies of Company.

<--- has read all of Max's books

I've only read Syrup and JG, myself. I'll have to read Company at some point this year.
The Most Glorious Hack
18-12-2006, 14:38
I've only read Syrup and JG, myself. I'll have to read Company at some point this year.Pity we didn't mod you earlier... you could have gotten a free copy :p
HotRodia
18-12-2006, 22:22
Pity we didn't mod you earlier... you could have gotten a free copy :p

Yeah, well, I'd still accept a free copy... :D
The Black Forrest
06-01-2007, 23:32
Pity we didn't mod you earlier... you could have gotten a free copy :p

But is it signed? :p
Steel Butterfly
10-01-2007, 01:00
I've read it...and I'm looking forward to reading "Company" as well
The Most Glorious Hack
10-01-2007, 06:41
But is it signed? :pOf course!

I've read it...and I'm looking forward to reading "Company" as wellCompany's a trip and a lot of fun. And I dare you to make sense of the mission statement.
Mythomaniacs
18-05-2007, 16:36
I've bought it. Haven't got round to reading it...
Flibbleites
18-05-2007, 23:45
I've bought it. Haven't got round to reading it...

Well, what are you waiting for, get around to it.
IL Ruffino
20-05-2007, 07:56
I actually found NS before I read the book. And by "read the book" I mean requested it at the school library 2 weeks before school ended and procrastinatingly read it. What I did read, I sure did like.

I think I got to the point where the guy was about to kill that girl.. or something.
I V Stalin
21-05-2007, 21:09
I actually found NS before I read the book. And by "read the book" I mean requested it at the school library 2 weeks before school ended and procrastinatingly read it. What I did read, I sure did like.

I think I got to the point where the guy was about to kill that girl.. or something.
So you missed the bit where the ninja space pirate accidentally nuked the earth?
IL Ruffino
22-05-2007, 00:01
So you missed the bit where the ninja space pirate accidentally nuked the earth?

:eek:

What what what?!
InfinityIX
25-05-2007, 21:25
I havn't read any of his books, as I've recently been led into NS by a friend of mine, though these books do like very much like stories I would enjoy I plan on hitting up the local barns n noble. If they dont have em I'm gonna be pissed.
Mythomaniacs
04-06-2007, 16:12
Well, what are you waiting for, get around to it.


Imma read George Orwell's 1984 first :D
Spaam
05-06-2007, 04:24
Read and own all three :D

http://spaam.mrdrake.net/maxx.jpg

;)
The Most Glorious Hack
05-06-2007, 05:09
Read and own all three :DSame here. And my copy of Company is autographed :p
Spaam
06-06-2007, 02:57
Same here. And my copy of Company is autographed :p
Stupid mod... :mad:

:p
The Grendels
13-07-2007, 00:21
I finally got around to reading it a few years after I started playing Nation States. It was all right. I thought the ideas in the book were better than the actual writing though. I've heard Syrop is better, but I haven't gotten around to that one yet. It's just not the type of book I usually read.

I'm really more into reading gritty sci fi and non-fiction.
The Most Glorious Hack
13-07-2007, 04:52
I can relate to that. It's certainly not hard sci-fi. You might enjoy Syrup, though; I liked it better than Jennifer Government. It's more a send-up of marketing and popular culture than pseudo-sci-fi.
Moti Manor
14-07-2007, 02:53
I bought the book recently, after coming across NS (pretty good non-lethal marketing strategy, Mr. Barry), and I enjoyed it. It was no Snowcrash (by Neal Stephenson, which I HIGHLY recommend to anyone who liked JG) but it was solid.
Homaunapolis
14-07-2007, 07:19
The book is great, real page turner. It is the only Max Berry book I've read though.
Zwangzug
14-07-2007, 16:14
I've read all three.
Forsakia
14-07-2007, 16:21
Read it, quite enjoyed it.
Overbecland
25-07-2007, 02:35
Just finished it. Awesome work. I'll have to hunt down Company next.
Koltien
25-08-2008, 07:48
Yeah, I read it.

It's awesome. Kept me entertained for the 5 hour drive I just took, so bravo Max Barry!
Rogernomics
17-09-2008, 07:26
Yeah, I read it.

It's awesome. Kept me entertained for the 5 hour drive I just took, so bravo Max Barry!

I keep awake on 5 hour drives with mobile games, and text messaging. ;)

If I can get them from the library* I will read them all this weekend (I'm a quick reader - took me a day and a night to read the latest Harry Potter book). :)

*Because I am a if it is not on the shelf I won't buy it person :$ Plus Pay Pal says my bank account doesn't exist. :eek: