Kyuboria [Paperback]

William R. Vitanyi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 6, 2004

Clint Palmer is a man with a mission. For years he has toiled in the obscurity of his cubicle, an obedient State Worker mindlessly following the rules. But now he wants out, and when a grant becomes available that could fund his dream company, Clint is ecstatic. But there's a catch. To qualify for the grant, Clint must get fired. But there's a catch. The State never fires anyone. "Kyuboria" is the pathetically humorous story of one man's escalating schemes to get fired from an organization that doesn't know how. If you work in a cubicle and dream of escape, you must read this book. You'll never look at four walls the same again.

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Aventine Press (October 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593302177
• ISBN-13: 978-1593302177
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,509,576 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Had some high point, September 30, 2008

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David Jones - See all my reviews
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I convince my book club to read it because we all work in cubicles. The majority of them didn't like it at all. I found that it had some really entertaining moments but the were strung together poorly. It took me almost a week to read it even through it was sooo short. I just couldn't get that into it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wicked Funny, December 12, 2005

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Alexandra L. Johnson "Alabama Author" (Florence, Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This book was fantastic! I could not wait to see what Clint and Lyle would plan next. Poor Clint could not lose for winning. lol A must read for anyone who has ever worked in an office enviroment, especially cubicles. This book had me laughing so hard I had tears running down both cheeks!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and Funny!, June 21, 2005

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This review is from: Kyuboria (Paperback)

Kyuboria is an offbeat and absurdly realistic account of cubicle working. It's sure to crack up anyone who's ever been a state worker, or a cubicle worker. But its appeal translates to anyone who's held an office job. When state worker Clint Palmer discovers that a large grant is available that he could use to start his own business, he gets excited. But there's a catch. The grant is only available to people who've been fired from their job. Easy enough to accomplish, except that the state never fires anyone.

Thus begins Clint's mission to get fired with his escalating schemes that become more outrageous by the day. Fans of the Ron Livingston flick Office Space will definitely appreciate Vitanyi's ironic wit and depictions of office politics.