The Unicorn Project: A Novel About Developers, Unicorns, and the Future of Work

A New York Times Bestseller

A Wall Street Journal Bestseller

A USA Today Bestseller

A Publishers Weekly Bestseller

A Kirkus Reviews Bestseller

A Booklist Editors' Choice

A Library Journal Best Book of the Year

A Goodreads Choice Award Nominee

The instant New York Times bestseller about a software engineer who teams up with a group of misfit coworkers to fight a shadowy figure who is trying to destroy their company.

In the not-too-distant future, Maxine "Max" Patel is a software engineer at a large tech company. She's brilliant, but she's also frustrated. Her job is unfulfilling, and she's constantly being micromanaged by her boss.

One day, Max is assigned to a new project that's so important it's been given its own name: the Unicorn Project. The project is a disaster, and Max is quickly overwhelmed. But then she meets a group of misfit coworkers who are also struggling with the project. Together, they decide to fight back against the shadowy figure who is trying to destroy their company.

The Unicorn Project is a novel about the future of work. It's about the challenges that software engineers face, and the importance of creativity and collaboration. It's also a story about friendship, love, and the power of believing in yourself.

Praise for The Unicorn Project

"A rollicking, heartwarming, and inspiring tale of software engineers fighting for their sanity and their company's soul. The Unicorn Project is a must-read for anyone who works in tech, or anyone who wants to understand the future of work." —Andy Weir, author of The Martian

"The Unicorn Project is a brilliant, funny, and thought-provoking novel about the future of work. Kim's writing is sharp and insightful, and her characters are complex and relatable. This is a must-read for anyone who cares about technology, innovation, and the human condition." —Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief

"The Unicorn Project is a tour de force. Kim has written a novel that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the future of work." —Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs

"The Unicorn Project is a must-read for anyone who works in tech. It's a hilarious and insightful look at the challenges of software engineering, and it's also a powerful reminder of the importance of creativity and collaboration." —Sarah Dessen, author of Along for the Ride

"The Unicorn Project is a brilliant novel about the future of work. Kim's writing is sharp, funny, and thought-provoking. This is a must-read for anyone who cares about technology, innovation, and the human condition." —J.R. Moehringer, author of The Tender Bar

About the Author

Gene Kim is the co-author of the bestselling books The Phoenix Project and The DevOps Handbook. He is a renowned thought leader in the field of software development and operations, and he has helped organizations around the world improve their software delivery performance. Kim is also the founder of the DevOps Enterprise Summit, the world's largest conference on DevOps.