I Am No One | 
pickStory takes a while to pick up steam, but it's nonetheless a deliciously crafted tale of memory, paranoia, and innuendo that's a critique of our modern surveillance society. At first I was put off by the pontifications of the professor protagonist, but I gradually realized the extent to which these were expository. Much of the time we're learning what he already knows, or has already experienced and is still trying to figure out. Very satisfying.
so-soThis was a well written book and I'm guessing a stand alone. But I have to say I'm not quite clear on why he was being watched and who actually was doing it. I don't like being left hanging like that. So that is why I give this book ⭐⭐⭐
pickI liked this novel but didn't love it. A good story about a professor who returned to the US after teaching abroad for 10 years. He questions his memory, is being watched, and receives suspicious boxes. Interestingly, it explores the perceptions of multi-racial relationships...very open-minded and a good touch!
Jeremy has been hired as a professor of German history at NYU. Though comfortable in his new life, and happy to be near his daughter once again, Jeremy feels the quiet pangs of loneliness.
But soon, boxes containing records of his online history are delivered to his apartment, a man seems to be following him, and his mom receives anonymous phone calls about her son. Why would anyone want to watch him and tell him he was being watched?
#TBR 😱
The barely clothed models he abuses become a metaphor for surveillance, offering glimpses of what we (or what Antonioni) think we want to see, those expanses of exposed skin drawing attention to the dominance of the photographer's voyeuristic gaze, standing in for the gaze of the audience, the viewers viewing the viewer viewing the viewed.
pickFlanery plays on society's fears in the digital age with regard to privacy an need identity.
This copy is just lovely. Has anyone read it yet? Is it worth such a pretty and sparkling cover? Those little "lights" are so pretty. And I'm a sucker for fog, being near the Bat Area.
Nice surprise when I got home. Didn't remember winning this. Can't wait to read this!
Starting this today. Got a due date deadline. My overdue fees at my library are ridiculous! I sometimes feel like I single-handedly support them. 😬
Reading for review, but not really connecting with this one. I always seek help though. If you love it, what do you love about it?
pickThis book thematically and stylistically made me think of Kafka's "The Trial". It was a little slow to start for me, but the last quarter of it was really captivating. Definitely makes you think about the meaning and importance of privacy, and how easily it can be compromised.
"We have remade the social landscape without understanding the ramifications of this remodeling."
