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3.36 AVERAGE
3.36 AVERAGE
An extremely fascinating book about personal privacy in the era of the internet. It was so intriguing because I was both horrified and found myself agreeing with some components of the book. The questions this book poses will come to pass within the next few generations and it will be very interesting to see how it plays out in society. I would definitely recommend this book to pretty much anyone but especially to those interested in personal privacy in relation to technology.
Here, Eggers creates a not-too-far-off dystopia (basically "Google takes over the world"). He tries to makes some points about data privacy and social media, nut I do not see this book withstanding the tests of time. The Circle and all its terminology ("frowns", "smiles", etc.) were really thinly-disguised analogs for today's social media outlets. As a result, I found most of Eggers' commentary trite and kind of gimmicky. The plot itself was also pretty basic -- are we really supposed to believe that no one (or at least a significant portion of the population) would stand opposed/ be suspicious of the Circle's motives? Or be opposed to the gross breaches in data privacy (by a private company!)? All of this was glossed over in the book. So that also kind of bothered me.
Overall, I don't think Eggers really adds anything new to the conversation around "The Information Age" with The Circle, but the book was sufficiently entertaining for me to finish.
I couldn't decide whether to give this four stars or five. When it comes to the writing, it definitely deserves five stars. This was a fascinating book.
I'm deducting points because the main character, Mae, is an idiot.
I'm hoping to write a review of this book on my blog next week. I'll update when/if that happens.
EDIT: I've posted a review on my blog! Check it out! http://allieseverydayadventures.blogspot.com/2014/06/book-report-circle_16.html
I'm deducting points because the main character, Mae, is an idiot.
I'm hoping to write a review of this book on my blog next week. I'll update when/if that happens.
EDIT: I've posted a review on my blog! Check it out! http://allieseverydayadventures.blogspot.com/2014/06/book-report-circle_16.html
Omg! I hated this book so much! The only reason it got 2 stars is because the movie redeemed it a little. Some advice....don’t read this, just watch the movie.
Giving this a 3, bordering on 4 because it was good, piqued my interest more than once, but I felt it was very repetitive and honed in on a lot of unnecessary details. It was a little predictable, but definitely made you think about how technology affects our lives. I felt that the romantic relationships in the book were not well developed stories (if you could even call them romantic). Overall, would not read it again but interested to see how they adapt it to the big screen.
I think I've gotta call time of death on this one. I've had it for months and months and I'm still only half-way. The concept is interesting but omg get to the meat. I'm done.
I think I've gotta call time of death on this one. I've had it for months and months and I'm still only half-way. The concept is interesting but omg get to the meat. I'm done.
Hamfisted morality tale. Blah blah blah. Most awkwardly written sex scenes.
True rating is 2.5 stars. It was great at making you think about a lot of things and would make a great discussion for book club. However, I found the ending left me wanting. Add that none of the characters ever made me feel like I cared what happened to them - some of which it was hard to remember who they were even at the end because they were so flat - and it was a let down. It did make me consider my own level of participation with social media which is why I rounded up in my final rating.
A terrifying
look at the world and what it
might very well be.
look at the world and what it
might very well be.