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3.36 AVERAGE
3.36 AVERAGE
Gripping novel, but ultimately I grew tired of the main character of being so dense. I know that was part of the point of the novel, of how she was in the middle of the Circle, but it made continuing reading a little frustrating.
Entertaining novel on the future in the world of tweets, likes, shares and zings. A future in a world where a tech company has become a monopoly, enforcing social media as the way in which everything must be shared...
Wow, one of those books that puts many previous books into perspective. Almost feel embarrassed "liking" this on a social media site. Brilliant, terrifying, wonderful, scary. Eggers prose is so clear and unfussy. My only tiny complaint is that some of the sex scenes were a bit icky.
Loved the way he conveyed the overinformation age, the way if our txts aren't answered NOW we get all paranoid
The meetings with her managers were crinchy brilliant, with them critising her for not engaging enough with social media.
Also the introduction of each new screen was well done.
Loved the way he conveyed the overinformation age, the way if our txts aren't answered NOW we get all paranoid
The meetings with her managers were crinchy brilliant, with them critising her for not engaging enough with social media.
Also the introduction of each new screen was well done.
Haunting. Very easy read. Warns about the dangers of technology: personal data being shared.
Despite the terrible dialog and the fact that the characters were at best one-dimensional, this story was surprisingly compelling. The plot is laid on with a shovel mind you, subtle it is not. Still, some very compelling ideas about what may happen if social-media and "the measured life" are taken to a not totally unbelievable extreme.
Predictable
Interesting concept reflecting the world we currently live in and taking it to an extreme. Somewhat flat, uninspiring characters. Reasonable dialogue. Terrible and utterly predictable ending.
Also only 3 chapters? A seemingly never ending onslaught of text that doesn't use any natural breaks to allow a rest.
Interesting concept reflecting the world we currently live in and taking it to an extreme. Somewhat flat, uninspiring characters. Reasonable dialogue. Terrible and utterly predictable ending.
Also only 3 chapters? A seemingly never ending onslaught of text that doesn't use any natural breaks to allow a rest.
slow-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:
Yes
Bit heavy handed and repetitive on the thematic aspects of the notion of privacy elimination.
(4.5 stars)
A few months ago, when news of the NSA's "information-gathering" programs were put in the spotlight, I couldn't help but think, "we give all this information to corporations willingly and sometimes with gusto." In this dystopian future, Dave Eggers slides down the slippery slope of our information-sharing culture and brings readers to a terrifying future.
A few months ago, when news of the NSA's "information-gathering" programs were put in the spotlight, I couldn't help but think, "we give all this information to corporations willingly and sometimes with gusto." In this dystopian future, Dave Eggers slides down the slippery slope of our information-sharing culture and brings readers to a terrifying future.
Although it took me 50 pages to be convinced, this is 1984 for the facebook age. An essential read for all (ab)users of social networks.
If we had a decent Secretary of State for education she would ensure this was on the syllabus, as it is an essential ingredient of education to encourage awareness of what lies behind the ideas we are presented with by the Media.
If we had a decent Secretary of State for education she would ensure this was on the syllabus, as it is an essential ingredient of education to encourage awareness of what lies behind the ideas we are presented with by the Media.