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"A happy workforce, it is said, is a productive workforce. Mmmm. Try telling that to an army of belligerent goblins. Or the Big Bad Wolf. Or a professional dragons layer. Who is looking after their well-being? Who gives a damn about their intolerable working conditions, lack of adequate health insurance, and terrible coffee in the canteen? Thankfully, with access to an astonishingly diverse workforce and limitless natural resources, maximizing revenue and improving operating profit has never really been an issue for the one they call "the Wizard." Until now. Because now a perfectly good business model -- based on sound fiscal planning, entrepreneurial flair, and only one or two of the infinite parallel worlds that make up our universe -- is about to be disrupted by a young man not entirely aware of what's going on. There's also a slight risk that the fabric of reality will be torn to shreds. You really do have to be awfully careful with these things."--Page 4 of cover.… (more)
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Its a fun story - nothing too serious. There is a moral, but it is more gray, than anything else. While the book makes excellent points about both sides of a consumer driven market in a third world, the message can be over the top. Also, whats up with the Wolves dressed as little old lady? Was that ever explained, or did I miss something...
The bad guy wasn't so much bad, as misunderstood, but unfortunately, he wasn't written with much finesse. Also, I'm fairly certain this plot was similar to another Tom Holt Story.
So, to wrap up - its funny, witty, and over the top. Reminds me a bit of a Monty Python Skit. Also, the message can be a bit heavy at times, but the author does try to keep the book balanced.
Also, I really like the cover.
Excellent premise. Some really good ideas. Completely forgettable. Shame, since the ideas deserved better execution.