
The Assistants
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Narrated by:
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Jorjeana Marie
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By:
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Camille Perri
A wry and astute debut about a young Manhattanite whose embezzlement scam turns her into an unlikely advocate for the leagues of overeducated and underpaid assistants across the city.
Tina Fontana is the hapless but brazen 30-year-old executive assistant to Robert Barlow, the all-powerful and commanding CEO of Titan Corp., a multinational media conglomerate. She's excellent at her job and beloved by her famous boss - but after six years of making his reservations for restaurants she'd never get into on her own and pouring his drinks from bottles that cost more than her rent, she's bored, broke, and just a bit over it all.
When a technical error with Robert's travel-and-expenses report presents Tina with the opportunity to pay off the entire balance of her student loan debt with what would essentially be pocket change for her boss, she struggles with the decision: She's always played by the rules. But it's such a relatively small amount of money for the Titan Corporation - and for her it would be a life changer….
The Assistants speaks directly to a new generation of women who feel stuck and unable to get ahead playing by the rules. It will appeal to all of those who have ever asked themselves, "How is it that after all these years, we are still assistants?"
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Critic reviews
"Jorjeana Marie puts this diverse and hilarious cast of New York characters through their many-accented paces like Dorothy Hamill landing a triple axel. In every paragraph. Her warm, bright tone creates just the right mood, and her pacing, balancing humor and looming disaster, is perfect." (AudioFile)
“Anyone who’s ever struggled to pay down a student loan and make the rent on that rat-infested apartment will savor this wry, keenly observed debut.” (People)
“Five pages into reading The Assistants, you know Perri has a hit on her hands.... Nine to Five meets Thelma and Louise - except nobody dies at the end, rape is student debt and nearly every woman we meet is a survivor.” (The New York Times Book Review)
Too Relatable
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Never underestimate the power of people who don't hold a fancy title!
Good summer read!
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You Go Girl!
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Loved it
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Nice Covid diversion
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Love the characters!
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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Yes, it was an interesting topic.Would you recommend The Assistants to your friends? Why or why not?
Yes - for a light summer readAny additional comments?
The Assistants is a cute, light, beach read. Not sure how realistic it is - but who cares?!Cute - would make a good movie
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Would you consider the audio edition of The Assistants to be better than the print version?
n/aWhat was one of the most memorable moments of The Assistants?
When Tina took charge of the website/ took charge of Robert.Have you listened to any of Jorjeana Marie’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No she was good though.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I could have.Any additional comments?
The ending was predictable, but really nice.Entertaining, fast read
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Perfect summer read
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Fabulous story!
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