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Logging Off
by Nick Spalding
Logging Off follows Andy Bellows, a man in his 30s, suffering from various health problems such as insomnia, a terrible neckache, social anxiety and more. Andy’s doctor tells him that these problems may be caused by his addiction to technology, such as the excessive amount of time he spends scrolling through social media platforms on his mobile and his iPad as well as playing video games, watching Netflix and even tracking his bowel movements through an app. This book follows Andy’s journey as he embarks on a 60-day digital detox recommended by his doctor.
This book was super funny to read, the writing was very entertaining, full of satire and British humour. Andy is quite a likeable character and his internal dialogues were definitely hilarious to follow. As well as providing a good dose of humour, the book is also very thought-provoking. It is interesting to consider just how much we rely on technology, even through the simple acts such as using Google maps for directions, ordering an Uber or using an app to get takeaway food. Without this constant access to digital platforms, Andy has to find other ways to navigate his days, such as using real maps, visiting shops, reading the newspaper and making phone calls, which leads to some ridiculous adventures.
Without spoiling anything, the reason I gave this book 4 stars was due to my mild frustration regarding some areas that could have been further developed. The main message of this book is that finding a balance in life is key, and I wished we saw Andy exploring this more and navigating through a more ‘balanced’ lifestyle. Other than this, I would highly recommend this book to everyone for a very relatable and enjoyable read.
This book was super funny to read, the writing was very entertaining, full of satire and British humour. Andy is quite a likeable character and his internal dialogues were definitely hilarious to follow. As well as providing a good dose of humour, the book is also very thought-provoking. It is interesting to consider just how much we rely on technology, even through the simple acts such as using Google maps for directions, ordering an Uber or using an app to get takeaway food. Without this constant access to digital platforms, Andy has to find other ways to navigate his days, such as using real maps, visiting shops, reading the newspaper and making phone calls, which leads to some ridiculous adventures.
Without spoiling anything, the reason I gave this book 4 stars was due to my mild frustration regarding some areas that could have been further developed. The main message of this book is that finding a balance in life is key, and I wished we saw Andy exploring this more and navigating through a more ‘balanced’ lifestyle. Other than this, I would highly recommend this book to everyone for a very relatable and enjoyable read.