Description
In a future where neural implants called "feeds" connect people directly to the Internet, Titus and his friends are living the ultimate consumer dream—until a hacker's attack strips them of their digital connection and forces them to confront a world they've never known without constant stimulation. When Titus meets Violet, a brilliant and rebellious girl determined to resist the feed's insidious control over human thought and desire, he finds himself caught between the comfortable numbness of his society and the dangerous allure of independent thinking. Through sharp social satire reminiscent of Orwell and Vonnegut, M.T. Anderson explores the dark consequences of unchecked consumerism and technological dependence, crafting a haunting love story that questions what it means to be human in a world where corporations literally shape our minds. This prescient novel captures the anxieties of our own digital age while delivering a compelling narrative about identity, resistance, and the power of connection that transcends technology. A provocative and unforgettable examination of how we surrender our autonomy in exchange for convenience and belonging.
Available Editions
paperback
Candlewick
Published Jan 1, 2010
322 pages
ISBN: 9780763622596
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Details
First Published
2002
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Feed by M.T. Anderson.