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A review by mhoffrob
Startup by Doree Shafrir
2.0
With thanks to the author and publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced readers copy of this title.
I won't say I didn't enjoy Startup by Doree Shafrir, but it wasn't what I was expecting. Perhaps because I am not a tech world insider, I didn't find it "hilarious" as the description stated. It was interesting, but not really humorous. The characters were sporadically developed, and several (notably the men) felt surprisingly thin for the roles they played. Perhaps that was the joke - that they were just that shallow as people. It's a quick read, not at all challenging. While other reviewers referred to it as biting satire, I didn't care enough about the players or the stage to see any redeeming value to the satire on offer. Maybe I'm just not the right demographic (tech world workers in NYC?)?
I won't say I didn't enjoy Startup by Doree Shafrir, but it wasn't what I was expecting. Perhaps because I am not a tech world insider, I didn't find it "hilarious" as the description stated. It was interesting, but not really humorous. The characters were sporadically developed, and several (notably the men) felt surprisingly thin for the roles they played. Perhaps that was the joke - that they were just that shallow as people. It's a quick read, not at all challenging. While other reviewers referred to it as biting satire, I didn't care enough about the players or the stage to see any redeeming value to the satire on offer. Maybe I'm just not the right demographic (tech world workers in NYC?)?