Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

The Every by Dave Eggers

4 reviews

sareidle's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.5

The Every provides interesting and thought-provoking commentary on technology and the lack of privacy and agency that accompanies it. The book argues through Delaney's experience that you cannot change an institution from within; it will change you first.
The Every's references to technology and society (not to mention the film adaptation of its predecessor) will make it feel very dated in a few years. I feel that The Circle was better at balancing the line between reality and dystopia.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder and Gaslighting

midwichtriffid's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Gaslighting, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Domestic abuse, Animal death, and Suicide attempt

georgiesutton's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

3.5

This was really pacy but I found the plot a lot less compelling than The Circle and I feel like it finished quickly and obviously after 500 pages. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Classism, and Death

Minor: Gaslighting, Terminal illness, Vomit, Suicide, Abortion, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, and Medical content

unboxedjack's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Animal death, Death, Suicide, Cancer, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse