Dave Eggers' The Circle is a gripping exploration of the dark side of technological advancement and social media culture. Set within a powerful tech company that resembles a hybrid of Google and Facebook, the novel delves into themes of privacy erosion, surveillance, and the loss of individual autonomy in the digital age. Eggers presents a chilling vision of a world where transparency is demanded at all costs, and the boundaries between public and private life dissolve. The narrative compellingly challenges readers to consider the ethical ramifications of an always-connected society, making The Circle a thought-provoking and unsettling commentary on the future of information and identity.
Dave Eggers' The Circle is a gripping exploration of the dark side of technological advancement and social media culture. Set within a powerful tech company that resembles a hybrid of Google and Facebook, the novel delves into themes of privacy erosion, surveillance, and the loss of individual autonomy in the digital age. Eggers presents a chilling vision of a world where transparency is demanded at all costs, and the boundaries between public and private life dissolve. The narrative compellingly challenges readers to consider the ethical ramifications of an always-connected society, making The Circle a thought-provoking and unsettling commentary on the future of information and identity.
Penguin 2014. Softcover, first edition. Copy has come shelf wear and slight creasing along spine, otherwise a very good copy in very good condition
