![]() ![]() The future that Maddie lives in is certainly plausible, and certainly one that readers can relate to. ![]() The world-building in Awaken is mostly good. She captures the uncertainty of a new crush especially well. At times, Kacvinsky’s writing is genuinely funny and often poignant. The novel is uneven and there’s certainly room for Kacvinsky to grow as a writer, but that doesn’t mean the book is without merit. As her world becomes increasingly non-digital, she faces off against long-held beliefs, her family, and society’s expectations.Īwaken is Katie Kacvinsky’s first novel, and it’s not a bad start to what I expect will be a good career. Suddenly, Maddie is questioning everything she believes about her reliance on computers and technology. ![]() When Maddie meets Justin at a rare, actual tutoring session, he brings doubt into her life. All of Maddie’s friendships are digital, and everything is done online–school, social interactions, dates. It’s the safest way to live, and no one seems to question it. It’s 2060, and everyone lives behind their computer screens. ![]()
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