TITLE INFORMATION

Dollartorium

Ron Pullins

Unsolicited Press, 226 pages

9781963115666, 2.10.2026

Overall Rating = 3.67

Storyline & Concept = 3.5

Writing & Delivery = 3.5

Editorial = 4

At its center, this story is about Ralph, an unassuming everyman whose pride lies not in wealth or status but in crafting the best corndogs in Kansas while deciphering the wisdom of Plato. His life is modest, even content, until his wife pressures him to do better, to give them ‘more.’ The arrival of the Money Master, directly from an infomercial, marks the story’s turn from realism to biting satire and a good dose of the ridiculous.

Dollartorium is a sharp satire that takes aim at modern capitalism with an absurdity that delivers a simple message while sharpening its knife. The message: The rich are getting richer on the backs of the poor. As Ralph is pulled into a world of buzzwords, selfish strategies, and ruthlessness, the novel skewers capitalists and exposes the moral emptiness at the heart of the system. The downfall of this system is equally foreseeable and satisfying, delivering hope to the reader that systems built on exploitation eventually fail. In the end, Ralph’s return to honest work, family, and his corndogs feels quietly radical. Despite its sometimes ludicrous approach, this novel is sprinkled with present day references and will appeal to those seeking humor in today’s reality.

Sublime Line: “Uncomfortably relevant, this is a modern satire that entertains while asking hard questions about success and what we’re willing to sacrifice in its pursuit.”

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