seanfarrell 's review for:

The Circle by Dave Eggers

3.0

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Competent but not groundbreaking, The Circle presents a chilling view of a possible future where unchecked growth of social media leads to the elimination of privacy and consent cheered on by the masses eager for perpeutal validation and unlimited access to knowledge. A breezy read that leaves one disturbed by the very real possiblity that a version of this world is likely our future. You've likely read better and more nuanced takes on these issues, but for those that haven't, it's worth checking out. Apparently there is a movie starring Emma Warson and Tom Hanks which appears completely skippable.