Culpability (Oprah’s Book Club): A Novel

A tale that explores AI which in highly readable, whodunit style. Great character development and a plot that is difficult to predict. The best part, though, is the manner in which the author makes ethical distinctions and prioritizations more compelling by embodying them in the emotions of a fatal car crash and the familiar tensions of family dynamics

I picked up Culpability expecting a solid AI thriller—nothing more. What I got was a book that blew past every expectation, with twists I never saw coming and characters who felt painfully real ( I had a hard time liking most). It’s the kind of story that doesn’t just keep you up reading; it keeps you thinking, arguing with yourself, and desperate to talk it out with someone else. The way it digs into AI isn’t through dry debates but through people—flawed, relatable people making impossible choices. My only gripe is the ending. I wanted more time to sit with the fallout. That said, it’s a small complaint in a book this strong. I can’t wait to bring Culpability to my book club. It’s going to spark a lively conversation. Read it. Then clear your schedule, because you’ll need to talk about it.

Lots of thought-provoking discussion on this one! Just a glimpse into the legal, ethical, and moral challenges that are ahead in our high tech world.

I didn’t love the book on a personal level but it was a great discussion book for a book club.

Culpability is a riveting, thought-provoking read that grabs you from the start and doesn’t let go. It’s a haunting story built around a powerful moral dilemma—with chilling consequences tied to artificial intelligence. With sharp, future-focused insight, the novel explores the ethical gray zones of technology while delivering a layered and emotional family drama. I read it in a single day—I couldn’t put it down, it’s that good. Smart, emotional, and eerily timely, it's a must-read.