A review by archer3
The Ten Percent Thief by Lavanya Lakshminarayan

challenging tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

"Nothing is infallible."

"Absolute power is its own weakness. It is in its very illusion of invincibility that it reveals itself to be vulnerable."

This book is not a genre I typically read; I almost put it down after the first few pages because of the futuristic and tech-y language, but I am so glad I didn't. I absolutely loved this book. 

The story unfolds by focusing on numerous different individuals and providing a realistic glimpse into the daily lives of those people. I thought it was a brilliant way to tell the story and make it immersive. There were a couple minor inconsistencies (mainly with names), but those didn't detract from the integrity of the book. I especially enjoyed how a lot of the characters popped up again in small ways. That little piece really added to the world-building (though, certain social dynamics and time frames were unclear, which was frustrating).

I wish they hadn't changed the title; I feel like it doesn't do the story justice and misconstrues what it's about. Despite that, this was a good read.