Kill Your Friends
Book • 2008
'Kill Your Friends' is a black comedy that satirizes the excesses and moral decay of the music industry in the late 1990s.
The story follows Steven Stelfox, an A&R executive driven by ambition and a complete lack of empathy.
Stelfox navigates the cutthroat world of record labels, resorting to increasingly amoral and illegal tactics to climb the corporate ladder.
The novel explores themes of ambition, cynicism, and the corrosive effects of unchecked power.
Through Stelfox's outrageous actions and inner monologue, the book critiques the superficiality and ruthlessness prevalent in the entertainment industry.
Niven's darkly humorous writing style and unflinching portrayal of its protagonist make it a controversial yet compelling read.
The story follows Steven Stelfox, an A&R executive driven by ambition and a complete lack of empathy.
Stelfox navigates the cutthroat world of record labels, resorting to increasingly amoral and illegal tactics to climb the corporate ladder.
The novel explores themes of ambition, cynicism, and the corrosive effects of unchecked power.
Through Stelfox's outrageous actions and inner monologue, the book critiques the superficiality and ruthlessness prevalent in the entertainment industry.
Niven's darkly humorous writing style and unflinching portrayal of its protagonist make it a controversial yet compelling read.
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