I usually read one book at a time, but a review about "The Circle" entices me to try two books at once. "The Circle" is by Dave Eggers. It's about a futuristic major internet company and a woman who's hired by the company. The company's influence really jars her life. In this novel, the idea of privacy is no longer good. Watchful cameras are regular. People are directed to share their lives online. If you think people are on social media sites too regularly now, imagine it being mandatory to share all about yourself with your colleagues. Imagine privacy and alone-time being suspect. It sounds like the novel "1984" for our times, doesn't it?
Decision made. I'm going to order this novel.
Smiles,
Sylvia
Also, thanks to Allan Hoffman @nj/com/business. Great review!
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