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A review by cockyspaniel
The Broken Window by Jeffery Deaver
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
My first Deaver book!
“The Broken Window" is a potentially realistic look at the digital age's dark underbelly. He has masterfully merged fact and fiction to create a gripping thriller.
** The novel's true terror lies in its stark portrayal of our data-driven reality- that if you use a credit card, log in and post on social networks, buy online, all that data—- every digital footprint we leave behind, is meticulously collected — to be potentially exploited— both legally by companies who market to us, or illegally like how troll farms currently scam, or worse - by a killer.
What is so scary about this book is that the data discussed in the book are real, the collection of ALL the data the author describes in the book is real, it’s happening right now in this country, and it’s happening to YOU. And if you don’t believe it and think it’s just a story, go to the references at the end of the book and look it up for yourself.
THRILLER is an understatement.
While the central plot of a data-manipulating serial killer may seem far-fetched, it serves as a powerful metaphor for the very real dangers of unchecked data mining and identity theft happening right now, with YOUR DATA ( it’s LEGAL too)
The novel's subplots and mention of corporate data control add depth and credibility to the overarching narrative.
Overall loved the plot, characters, and storyline.
“The Broken Window" is a potentially realistic look at the digital age's dark underbelly. He has masterfully merged fact and fiction to create a gripping thriller.
** The novel's true terror lies in its stark portrayal of our data-driven reality- that if you use a credit card, log in and post on social networks, buy online, all that data—- every digital footprint we leave behind, is meticulously collected — to be potentially exploited— both legally by companies who market to us, or illegally like how troll farms currently scam, or worse - by a killer.
What is so scary about this book is that the data discussed in the book are real, the collection of ALL the data the author describes in the book is real, it’s happening right now in this country, and it’s happening to YOU. And if you don’t believe it and think it’s just a story, go to the references at the end of the book and look it up for yourself.
THRILLER is an understatement.
While the central plot of a data-manipulating serial killer may seem far-fetched, it serves as a powerful metaphor for the very real dangers of unchecked data mining and identity theft happening right now, with YOUR DATA ( it’s LEGAL too)
The novel's subplots and mention of corporate data control add depth and credibility to the overarching narrative.
Overall loved the plot, characters, and storyline.