A Wild Sheep Chase Chapter Summary & Analysis - Part 4, Chapter 9: The Boss Part 4, Chapter 10-12: Counting Sheep, The Limo and its Driver, and Wherefore the Worm Universe Summary

Part 4, Chapter 9: The Boss Part 4, Chapter 10-12: Counting Sheep, The Limo and its Driver, and Wherefore the Worm Universe Summary

As the main character's partner tells the story, the main individual exclaims that he doesn't understand how this person has so much power. The partner explains that the man's employer, known as "The Boss," is a major right-wing political figure. He was incarcerated by Occupation forces. Once released, he took half of his money and put an entire arm of the conservative party on his payroll. The other half he used to buy up the advertising industry. Further, he has full manipulation over the stock market, as he is able to force turnovers and takeovers seamlessly, and if that is not possible, blackmail or murder are used. Thus, the partner explains, The Boss is on top of a trilateral power base of politicians, information services, and stocks. The partner also tells the main character that The Boss appears to be ill with a...
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