The Circle

Experience the gripping saga of The Circle by Dave Eggers, a thrilling narrative delving into our modern obsession with the internet. This bestselling novel, published in 2014 by Penguin UK, has captivated readers with its sharp commentary on technology and privacy. Following the journey of Mae Holland, a young woman who secures a coveted job at the Circle— the world's most influential internet company— the story unfolds at a sprawling California campus where all personal connections are seamlessly intertwined through a universal operating system.

As Mae navigates her new role, she discovers the intoxicating power of a single online identity and the implications of complete transparency in our lives. Yet, as her world becomes more consumed by the Circle, the boundary between personal life and public identity blurs frighteningly.

The Circle is not just a novel; it's a thought-provoking exploration of the digital age's ethical landscape. With elements of dark humor intertwined with poignant insights, this book is both entertaining and unsettling. Readers have praised it as a must-read for anyone fascinated by technology, privacy concerns, and the human condition. Join the conversation on the future of social media and digital identity with this compelling read that is fast, thrilling, and utterly addictive. Grab your B-format paperback copy of The Circle today and explore the new age of connectivity and scrutiny.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241146507
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 504


Description:
Fast, thrilling, compulsively addictive - The Circle is Dave Eggers's timely novel about our obsession with the internet.
When Mae is hired to work for the Circle, the world's most powerful internet company, she feels she's been given the opportunity of a lifetime. Run out of a sprawling California campus, the Circle links users' personal emails, social media, and finances with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of transparency. Mae can't believe her great fortune to work for them - even as life beyond the campus grows distant, even as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken, even as her role at the Circle becomes increasingly public ...
'Tremendous. Inventive, big hearted and very funny. Prepare to be addicted' Daily Mail
'Prescient, important and enjoyable . . . a deft modern synthesis of Swiftian wit with Orwellian prognostication' Guardian
'A gripping and highly unsettling read' Sunday Times
%%%Fast, thrilling, compulsively addictive - The Circle is Dave Eggers's timely novel about our obsession with the internet.



When Mae is hired to work for the Circle, the world's most powerful internet company, she feels she's been given the opportunity of a lifetime. Run out of a sprawling California campus, the Circle links users' personal emails, social media, and finances with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of transparency. Mae can't believe her great fortune to work for them - even as life beyond the campus grows distant, even as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken, even as her role at the Circle becomes increasingly public ...<
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.