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lilbunny_87's review against another edition
3.0
The dialogue left a lot to be desired. The characters weren't in the slightest bit likeable and everything was just a bit dull. Yes the concepts were intriguing but they were executed poorly through a weak protagonist.
pukkiepower's review against another edition
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
heartsdesire's review against another edition
5.0
good heavens, this book is phenomenal.
I love it because The Circle takes me to a journey full of agreements and disagreements. it's not all about social medias, the hypes and the anti socials, no. deeper than that.
it is scary but it is also enlightening.
I learn a lot through this book. gosh, sometimes I am highly spooked by the ideas presented by the Circlers, therefore, demand immediately for a better or agreeable solution for both parties; or to some cases, I flat out deny for now. sometimes I am admiringly on board with Mae and her Circlers plans; to the better world. why not?
talk about cameras in every corners, the chip that helps us from assbutts in the streets, government credibility, much more! to anyone who have not read the book, try this and I hope you will enjoy the journey as much as I do.
to me the most intriguing idea is that to achieve our utopia; a better world, a better community, a better choice of self; do we really have to take those steps?
I am still debating my answer.
so! in a more cheerful cheese smile, lol.
between the movie and the novel, I prefer the later so much. I don't think the movie presents all the important messages this book hands. nevertheless, I enjoy the movie enough.
it is definitely 5 CIRCLES read!✨
I love it because The Circle takes me to a journey full of agreements and disagreements. it's not all about social medias, the hypes and the anti socials, no. deeper than that.
it is scary but it is also enlightening.
I learn a lot through this book. gosh, sometimes I am highly spooked by the ideas presented by the Circlers, therefore, demand immediately for a better or agreeable solution for both parties; or to some cases, I flat out deny for now. sometimes I am admiringly on board with Mae and her Circlers plans; to the better world. why not?
talk about cameras in every corners, the chip that helps us from assbutts in the streets, government credibility, much more! to anyone who have not read the book, try this and I hope you will enjoy the journey as much as I do.
to me the most intriguing idea is that to achieve our utopia; a better world, a better community, a better choice of self; do we really have to take those steps?
I am still debating my answer.
so! in a more cheerful cheese smile, lol.
between the movie and the novel, I prefer the later so much. I don't think the movie presents all the important messages this book hands. nevertheless, I enjoy the movie enough.
it is definitely 5 CIRCLES read!✨
vanfox723's review against another edition
3.0
While the story itself was intriguing, the characters lacked depth. Other than that, it was a decent read. I started out listening to it on Audible, and I do NOT recommend that version at all. The narrator is horrible and down right offensive to women.
annamareading's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
bfifield's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bookworm_haley's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sangsara's review against another edition
As much as I enjoyed the pace and subject matter of the story, the picket up my ass from sitting on the fence grew uncomfortable. As an introvert who likes computer mediated interactions, I wanted some of this ubiquitous sharing to be real ��� feeling compelled to post on Facebook in between pages ��� but obviously don't want it taken to the conclusion either. Frightening that it probably will be.
therealmette's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
A thought-provoking dystopia that sadly doesn't seem completely unlikely. Made me think of China's WeChat. Eggers has a knack for cinematic writing with life-like descriptions and authentic dialogue. I'm not sure why he is being disliked so much online, so far I've only enjoyed his work immensely. The audiobook read by Dion Graham is a recommendation from me.
Also I've stopped using the star rating system for various reasons.
Also I've stopped using the star rating system for various reasons.
bibos's review against another edition
3.0
Things I liked:
Great idea for a book, very realistic and something that is not that hard to imagine happen
A little surprising ending
Wonderfully shown how the right words could affect so many people and make them think that something horrible is in fact amazing and benefiting everyone
Shows some ideas that are outrageous - encouraging discussion, which is what a book should do
Things I did NOT like:
The main character - I hate The Catcher in the Rye less after reading his, and I hate that book very much. Mae lacks any personality, is affected by everyone, agrees with everything anyone says. And after she gets some power, she becomes very selfish, very confident, very arrogant - going from one extreme to another. And not because she changed, but because something new affected her to be so. I do not call that a character development. I call that eye-rolling bullshit. She overreacts about 368 people not liking her. She goes from missing her best friend to hating her guts in a sentence. She finds a guy disgusting, but (p.347) suddenly bizarrely attractive to her again". And there is so much more! I couldn't stop rolling my eyes to be honest. Sorry.
Annie was such a Mary Sue most of the time, being basically just cut off from the story without any logical explanation. There is a explanation of some sort, but I don't think it makes much sense.
The unnecessary sex scenes. You are making a book about a dystopian future. I really did not find sex in the bathroom stall a value adding scene.
Even though it was a book about loosing privacy, the word "privacy" was used maybe twice?
Way. Too. Much. Dialog.
Overall, it is a good book to read to give you an idea about a possible future and scare you a little. It was not very bad, but it wasn't good. I know writing is hard and I believe Dave Eggers did a great job explaining the dangers of tyranny through social media in words that seemed to say that it was an absolute democracy instead. But God, So much of it sounded like being there only for the sake of word count or bringing a fantasy to life. But it was ok. 3/5
Great idea for a book, very realistic and something that is not that hard to imagine happen
A little surprising ending
Wonderfully shown how the right words could affect so many people and make them think that something horrible is in fact amazing and benefiting everyone
Shows some ideas that are outrageous - encouraging discussion, which is what a book should do
Things I did NOT like:
The main character - I hate The Catcher in the Rye less after reading his, and I hate that book very much. Mae lacks any personality, is affected by everyone, agrees with everything anyone says. And after she gets some power, she becomes very selfish, very confident, very arrogant - going from one extreme to another. And not because she changed, but because something new affected her to be so. I do not call that a character development. I call that eye-rolling bullshit. She overreacts about 368 people not liking her. She goes from missing her best friend to hating her guts in a sentence. She finds a guy disgusting, but (p.347) suddenly bizarrely attractive to her again". And there is so much more! I couldn't stop rolling my eyes to be honest. Sorry.
Annie was such a Mary Sue most of the time, being basically just cut off from the story without any logical explanation. There is a explanation of some sort, but I don't think it makes much sense.
The unnecessary sex scenes. You are making a book about a dystopian future. I really did not find sex in the bathroom stall a value adding scene.
Even though it was a book about loosing privacy, the word "privacy" was used maybe twice?
Way. Too. Much. Dialog.
Overall, it is a good book to read to give you an idea about a possible future and scare you a little. It was not very bad, but it wasn't good. I know writing is hard and I believe Dave Eggers did a great job explaining the dangers of tyranny through social media in words that seemed to say that it was an absolute democracy instead. But God, So much of it sounded like being there only for the sake of word count or bringing a fantasy to life. But it was ok. 3/5