Dollartorium
by Ron Pullins
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Pub Date Feb 10 2026 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
Like Orwell's Animal Farm, Catch 22, and Gulliver’s travels, Dollartorium is a deceptively simple story that belies the complicated truth of capitalism.
The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting screwed.Ralph makes world-class corndogs in a small Kansas shop. It’s humble work, but honest. The problem? The bills pile up faster than the money rolls in, and Ralph can’t help but notice the widening gap between the haves and the have-nots.
Ralph’s wife has had enough. She’s determined to get rich, one way or another. So when an infomercial for the “Dollartorium” promises untold wealth through a few simple business courses, Ralph reluctantly agrees to give it a shot.
Soon he’s learning how to hire, fire, market, and hustle his way to success. When the entire Dollartorium empire inevitably collapses under the weight of its own greed, Ralph must find his way back to what really matters: honest work, family, and the best damn corndogs in Kansas.
Advance Praise
“Dollartorium is an allegory for our times, a surreal meditation on the illusions, and delusions, that underpin late-stage capitalism and a society in which almost every relationship is monetized. It depicts an American Dream turned nightmare, while celebrating beacons of integrity and love in turbulent times, as well as the possibility of awakening. It provides an unsparing look at rampant greed and still radiates hope in the human spirit.” --Alice Hatcher, author of The Wonder that was Ours.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781963115666 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 244 |
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Ellen R, Reviewer
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I always enjoy books as relatable as this one about Ralph from Kansas who makes an honest living with corn dogs but what happens when working this way doesn’t bring in the money yet the people at the top of the class always seem to be making out. But of course we all say we will try something else to make us wealthy but what happens when that isn’t enough? That’s what this book shows. When I say this book is relatable I truly mean it.
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