The Compound: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel

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.

I enjoyed reading the book. It was an interesting concept with great points for social analysis. I was a little disappointed that very little of what happens after the show is discussed. The book told me just enough about the outside world, both directly and indirectly, that I was genuinely curious about the after.

Reality tv dating, dystopian in its very harsh environment (I hope), and very interesting.

An interesting commentary on human nature (George Orwell themes), escapism through entertainment (specifically reality television) and excessive materialistic consumption.

Pretty entertaining, like a messed up Love Island, but thought this would be more science fictioney than it was. Either way I enjoyed it and read it within 24 hours.