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The Curtain - A Novel (2013)

by Patrick Ord(Favorite Author)
3.7 of 5 Votes: 1
ISBN
0615780113 (ISBN13: 9780615780115)
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English
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Henry Maddox Publishing
review 1: This is a book that makes the reader think about how much the digital age has affected our lives. Did you ever really think about those pop-up ads that you see on Facebook or AOL that seem to be designed just for you? This book explores how we can be manipulated and also the power of the internet. Interesting premise and plot. I was not totally happy with the ending...would have liked an epilog. However, that would not stop me from recommending this book, especially to techies.
review 2: I think everyone who uses the internet or social media or store loyalty cards should read this book. It pulls back the curtain on corporate greed and technology and invasion of privacy. did you know that marketing gurus are purposely dividing the family to make more households,
... more who need to buy more stuff? And purposely pushing women to work outside the home to have more disposable income? Recommended. less
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alekhya
Very interesting as well as compelling and thought provoking. Just what DO companies know about us?
Eljasz
Excellent glimpse into current day capitalism. Makes you think about why you do what you do.
sbabi
I didn't necessarily buy the turnaround of Maddox -- but enjoyed the book nonetheless.
Warszawa1974
Well written and believable. Typical ending but getting there was....enlightening.
lokitas1401
3.5 stars. Interesting premise, and scary thought!
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