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Camille Perri
The Assistants
"The Assistants" by Camille Perri is a witty and entertaining novel that explores the world of corporate America through the eyes of its three main characters: Tina, a struggling assistant at a major publishing house; Robert, a high-powered executive; and Amy, a savvy former assistant who has since moved on to bigger and better things. When Tina discovers that Robert has been embezzling money from the company, she sees an opportunity to finally get ahead. She convinces Robert to let her in on the scheme, and together they begin siphoning off small amounts of money to pay off their debts and live a little more comfortably. But as the amounts grow larger and more difficult to hide, Tina finds herself caught in a web of lies and deceit that threatens to unravel her entire world. Meanwhile, Amy, who has long since left her assistant days behind her, is struggling to find meaning and purpose in her new role as a successful businesswoman. When she learns of Tina's scheme, she sees an opportunity to help her former colleague and to reconnect with the world of assistants that she once knew and loved. Perri's writing is sharp and insightful, and she has a knack for capturing the absurdities and frustrations of corporate life. The novel is at once a satire of the cutthroat world of publishing and a nuanced exploration of the relationships between assistants and their bosses. At its heart, "The Assistants" is a story about ambition, loyalty, and the lengths to which people will go to get ahead. It's a fast-paced and engaging read that will have you rooting for Tina, Robert, and Amy, even as you question their choices and wonder where their actions will ultimately lead them. Whether you've worked in an office or not, this book is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever dreamed of getting ahead in a world that often seems stacked against them.
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