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The Compound is fast-paced and disturbing in the best way—full of characters desperate for fame and recognition, chasing rewards and “prizes” at any cost. The lengths they’ll go to, including physical harm, make it both horrifying and impossible to put down.
What struck me most was how believable it felt, like a reality show (Big Brother on steroids) pushed to its darkest extreme. A fascinating, unsettling, and wildly entertaining story.
What struck me most was how believable it felt, like a reality show (Big Brother on steroids) pushed to its darkest extreme. A fascinating, unsettling, and wildly entertaining story.
I would have rated this higher if not for the abrupt wtf ending. It was slow but still interesting. Slow was kind of the point. Then just ... she leaves at the end. And,... that's it?
I really had no expectations here. However, one of my top summer reads. Interesting and a bit dark at times. The Compound kept me hooked.
Found this book interesting and a look into how reality television can change individuals’ perceptions for better or worse.
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