The Compound: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel

If you watch reality shows, this story will grab you.

Overall, I enjoyed this read. It’s a fascinating take on what we are willing to do when the prize is dangling. Made me think about me and questions if I’m a good person. Self esteem was a big thread in this book….so much of self esteem is build by external validation and it’s sad. There is DV in this book that I wasn’t expecting. An interesting premise, definitely gave Love Island but in this post apocalyptic type timeline. I only wished I knew more about the outside world to get more context, I kind of felt like this book isn’t done. There needs to be a part 2…like a reunion special or how we observe love islanders after the villa.

You know that feeling when you're reading a book just to finish it? That's how I felt while I was reading this book. I kind of got the vibe the author was going for but it was pretty mid for me.

Loved the concept and characters. The moments of violence were so casual and sudden and perfect. I didn't love the ending though and overall nothing really happened. It's horror but not really, social commentary but not deep, a thriller at times but not always.

Is a interesting story , compelling and has hints of horror with a lot of criticism about modern days (in my opinion) but even tho I kind of understand why the main character is the way she is , I dislike her sooooo much ! To have to listen to her the whole book and her shallow and bitchy opinions the whole book kind of ruins the experience (for me ) . So 3.5 stars