PositiveWorld Literature TodayLalami constructs a chilling vision of unchecked technological control, where corporations and governments collude to quantify human behavior, turning every decision into a data point. In an era where convenience often outweighs privacy concerns, this cautionary tale feels disturbingly relevant ... Lalami’s narrative is definitely worth applauding for piecing together a world that feels both familiar and strange. The novel’s tempo is well controlled, with the latter part gradually accelerating to make the protagonist’s struggle more urgent ... A vital and timely read.
