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ktaroo939's review against another edition
2.0
Too heavy handed for me
This book was not subtle at all. It felt like being clubbed over the head with the statement that technology is dangerous. I also found the characters and their backgrounds a bit flat. Not a BAD read per se, but I don’t think I’d recommend it to any friends.
This book was not subtle at all. It felt like being clubbed over the head with the statement that technology is dangerous. I also found the characters and their backgrounds a bit flat. Not a BAD read per se, but I don’t think I’d recommend it to any friends.
namenotimportant's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Mae makes me aggressive, she is just so stupid. I know that's the point, but idc.
Poor Annie.
Mercer for president
Poor Annie.
Mercer for president
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Medical content and Death
Minor: Child death and Suicide
atourek's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
eryal's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my goodness! I just don't know what to say, and I'm too afraid to give things away. Defiantly would encourage a read of this book.
codergrl's review against another edition
3.0
I did not like this book, yet I couldn’t stop reading it. It’s like a train wreck. You know you shouldn’t look, but you can’t help yourself. You want to see the horribleness. I wanted to know what disturbing ideas the Circle would implement.
The main character is basically a doormat. She is beyond influentiable and would do anything to just be liked. She doesn’t question anything, doesn’t stand up for herself, and doesn’t think for herself.
The tone of the book is very YA. I’m surprised this isn’t rated as a YA book because it really should be.
I don’t recommend the book from a “I want to read a good book” perspective, but I do recommend it from a “Shit we should watch out for” perspective.
The main character is basically a doormat. She is beyond influentiable and would do anything to just be liked. She doesn’t question anything, doesn’t stand up for herself, and doesn’t think for herself.
The tone of the book is very YA. I’m surprised this isn’t rated as a YA book because it really should be.
I don’t recommend the book from a “I want to read a good book” perspective, but I do recommend it from a “Shit we should watch out for” perspective.
acd2009's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
although i had to read this for school tho so it wasnt my choice but the book was okay (quite interesting at some points and it makes you think) but the characters were flat and annoying.
kiran_thomson's review against another edition
4.0
2023 Books - Number 3
And finally this book is complete. I really enjoyed the story being told, even if I’ve seen the movie several years ago.
Anyway I found the story interesting showing how technology grows fast and also scary how far it can become.
Only reason for the 4 stars was due to the big jumps in the stories. One minutes something bigs happen and then boom it’s the next day.
And finally this book is complete. I really enjoyed the story being told, even if I’ve seen the movie several years ago.
Anyway I found the story interesting showing how technology grows fast and also scary how far it can become.
Only reason for the 4 stars was due to the big jumps in the stories. One minutes something bigs happen and then boom it’s the next day.
jennrocca's review against another edition
2.0
This had a premise I was interested in. It had an appropriate sequence of events. The characters were.... OK. The pacing was terrible and it dragged. Dave Eggers is a good author, but you wouldn’t know it by reading this.
It definitely beats you over the head with an astoundingly unsubtle message. There are no surprises. I enjoy talking about the things in the book more than actually reading it.
I didn’t hear good things about the movie. But I bet you could at least get the idea without having to read all of this.
It definitely beats you over the head with an astoundingly unsubtle message. There are no surprises. I enjoy talking about the things in the book more than actually reading it.
I didn’t hear good things about the movie. But I bet you could at least get the idea without having to read all of this.
vlookup's review against another edition
3.0
The main character was soooooooo unlikeable. Good premise, poor story telling.