“Reading let's us live in someone else's stories. Literature builds bridges; it makes our world larger, not smaller.”

This book has a really compelling concept and explores so many topical themes in a satirical manner that suits the narrative well. I was gripped pretty much from the beginning, and my only real complaint was that the author’s commentary can be a bit too on-the-nose. However, the ending ultimately left me feeling a bit let down. It felt like the author had such an amazing idea but didn’t know how to conclude it in any satisfying way, so it just sort of… ended. While the book is still very good overall, the lack of resolution dropped my would-be four-star review to three. I’d still definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about real-world issues through a satirical lens.