Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House for gifting me a digital ARC of Janelle Brown's latest, and do I dare say, best, novel. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
Jane grew up with her father in an isolated cabin in Montana in the mid-1990s. She knows nothing of the outside world, is homeschooled by reading complex philosophy books, and has been trained to believe that technology is bad. As she grows older, she begs to accompany her father when he takes occasional trips away from the cabin. One such trip ends in disaster, and causes Jane to face unimaginable decisions.
This was a fantastic book. I really enjoyed the settings - from the isolated cabin to the beginnings of the tech world in San Francisco. It was so intriguing to look back on those early internet days and see how opinions varied about its value and effects on society.. Not too much different from today, with some of those worries coming true with the expansion of AI into our world. But at heart, it's all about Jane. Growing up kept away from anything worldly, with only her father's viewpoints, only to be thrust into a world where she understands nothing. This is a beautifully-written, perfectly plotted book that will have you thinking about it long after you close it. Be sure to read the author's note at the end as well. Highly recommended!
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