Description
Jennifer Egan's "The Candy House" plunges readers into a near-future where technology blurs the lines between our inner lives and the digital world. This novel explores the profound implications of "elando," a revolutionary technology that allows users to access and share memories, raising urgent questions about privacy, identity, and the very nature of human connection. Through a mosaic of interconnected narratives, Egan crafts a compelling exploration of our quest for authenticity in an era where our experiences can be commodified and consumed. It's a thought-provoking and timely examination of what it means to be truly present and connected in an increasingly digitized existence.
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paperback
Thorndike Press
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9798885788397
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Details
First Published
2022
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for Candy House by Jennifer Egan.