Who Hunts the Whale

Name: Who Hunts the Whale
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781789651607
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A satirical novel set in the exploitative world of big-budget game development

By Laura Kate Dale and Jane Aerith Magnet

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Summary

Who Hunts the Whale by Laura Kate Dale and Jane Aerith Magnet explores the captivating world of a fictional video game company. The story follows Cass, who enters the competitive industry with dreams of making a positive impact, only to discover the challenges and moral dilemmas faced within. Balancing ambition and ethics, Cass's journey provides insightful commentary on the gaming industry.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by fictional narratives that delve into the inner workings of the video game industry, exploring corporate culture and the personal struggles of those within it. This engaging story offers a unique blend of satirical humour and thought-provoking commentary that could resonate with fans of contemporary, character-driven tales with a touch of wit and irony.

Who Hunts the Whale

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Bridget Jones's Diary meets Douglas Coupland's Microserfs. Supremacy Software is the world's largest video-game developer and publisher. They're the shining light, a dream job for many aspiring game developers.

Who Hunts the Whale tells the story of a newly hired PA taking a seat in the executive boardroom. An out-of-towner who risked it all to come to the big city and live her dream of working for a company she's idolised for years. But she soon discovers the cynical side of things. Stolen ideas, long hours, managerial impropriety—will she risk her ideal career and take a stand for those who dare not speak, or keep quiet in the face of a powerful, litigious corporation?

Written by industry insider Laura Kate Dale and gamer Jane Aerith Magnet, Who Hunts the Whale takes a witty, satirical look at the human cost of a rapacious market that must constantly be fed new content.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Who Hunts the Whale by Laura Kate Dale and Jane Aerith Magnet has been reviewed as a satirical exploration of the video game industry, focusing on its corporate excesses and impact on mental health. Critics praise the book's humorous take on serious themes, noting its clever narrative and relatable insider perspective. The character development and witty dialogue have also been highlighted as strengths, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in the gaming world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789651607

Publisher: Boundless Publishing Group Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Unbound

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Jane Aerith Magnet Laura Kate Dale Literary Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Laura Kate Dale has spent the last decade as a full-time writer across a number of different creative industries. She has worked as a video-game critic, an accessibility and representation advocate, an LGBT activist and a professional fictional butt reviewer. When she's not writing satirical fiction with her wife Jane, she splits her time between podcasting, playing board games and collecting far too many Shiny variant Pokemon. @LaurakBuzz

Jane Aerith Magnet is a former stand-up comedian who now writes board-game reviews as a means to justify an obscene and growing collection. She has been a cleaner, an accountant, a fast-food worker, a sex worker, an in-patient and a highly depressed retail store manager, and was mistaken for a boy for the first 30 years of her life. She co-hosts the podcast Queer & Pleasant Strangers with her wife Laura and produces music under the name Bedroom Programmer. @ManiacJaneiac / @StonedMonkeyRadio