Chapter six marks Ned’s venture into the world of sales, a world invariably dominated by men. He starts an entry-level job selling books door-to-door for a company by the name of Red Bull, meets important characters such as Ivan, learns how to become a successful bullshitter, and learns the ropes of manhood in the work place, specifically in the business world.
Most of the book is written from Vincent’s view, with an unavoidable yet distinct bias; but her singular point of view was especially noticeable in this chapter. Vincent manages to create a funny and compelling story of becoming a greasy salesman while questioning the ethics and practices of the employees and company. I noted that she would pull one quote from a character, and then write a few pages furthering her point (for example the interviewers and the ending quote from his boss). This isn’t necessarily wrong, but it definitely creates a distinct spin on the situations. In short, she tells more than she actually shows, causing some to interpret the stories as biased or an incomplete or inaccurate depiction of the real events.
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