The Circle
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The Circle

by Dave Eggers

2013•Science fiction•491 pages

Taste attributes: science fictionthrillerbusinessfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginarysocial commentaryself destruction/implosionfish out of water/culture clash

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Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, fresh science-fiction novel, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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3.5 / 5

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About This Book

The Circle is a 2013 dystopian novel written by American author Dave Eggers. The novel chronicles tech worker Mae Holland as she joins a powerful Internet company. Her initially rewarding experience turns darker.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

Science fictionThrillerBusinessSocial commentarySelf destruction/implosionFish out of water/culture clash

Subjects

Multiple sclerosisInternet phobiaDystopiaFutureSci-fiLiterary fictionSuspenseThriller

Details

Author
Dave Eggers
Published
2013
Pages
491
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