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Kristy_K
We: New Edition | Yevgeny Zamyatin
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I‘m not going to lie and say I understood everything this book was trying to say, but it‘s interesting how relevant this book still is. I could see how 1984 and other dystopian novels pulled from it.

Ruthiella I could definitely see what Orwell borrowed from it. 1d
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Lkempf
Dream Hotel | Laila Lalami
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May reads: 7 tense reads this month. Usually this month is my highest of the year, but due to my focus on my physical and mental health and a very busy time at work, it‘s a little low. Don‘t think I will make my yearly reading goals.
My favorite read has to be The Dream Hotel.

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ImperfectCJ
The Dream Hotel | Laila Lalami
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Lalami's writing is sometimes a little obvious in its intentions, but this one plays with nuance a little better than The Other Americans, which I appreciate. It's definitely paranoia-inducing, so if you're reading fiction to avoid doomscrolling or if you don't want to look at your smart devices with suspicion, this might not be your best option. But aside from those caveats, I quite enjoyed this one.

ImperfectCJ Bonus points because this is the first of Lalami's novels I've read that doesn't mention turtle doves living in North America (which they don't). Bird mistakes in fiction are a pet peeve of mine. I'm still irritated at The Memory Keeper's Daughter for a robin mistake, and I read that one in 2009. It's actually pretty much the only thing I remember from that book. 2w
Ruthiella Small errors like that can really bug! 2w
TrishB It‘s historical inaccuracies that annoy me! 2w
Suet624 I‘m still thinking and talking about this book 2w
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ImperfectCJ
The Dream Hotel | Laila Lalami
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I had a lovely time at the orchid exhibition at the botanic garden yesterday. It was a nice break from national news, unlike the tagged, which I started on audio. It seems pretty good, but I don't know if I'm in the right headspace to cope with the paranoia. (I also played at a piano recital and was so nervous that I pretty much blacked out during my performance, so I might need something lighter to read to help me even out.)

kspenmoll How beautiful! What a peaceful way to spend some time. 3w
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Lkempf
Dream Hotel | Laila Lalami
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Would you get an implant that would help you sleep? What if it tracked your dreams and rated you on your actions? What if your rating landed you in jail?

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amyrohn
The Dream Hotel | Laila Lalami
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I saw somewhere that this is for fans of Minority Report, which I‘d never read, so I decided to do my homework and check out some Philip K. Dick before I read this. Now that that‘s completed, I‘m excited to dive in!

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Suet624
The Dream Hotel | Laila Lalami
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This feels like a story that could happen soon if the tech bros and the government want it to happen. Technology is used to determine if they can stop crime from occurring by tapping into your dreams & thoughts. If you are determined to be a threat, off you go to a facility and at that point you best hope you can get out of there. This book was freaky, unsettling, frustrating and had me hurrying through chores in order to pick it up to finish it.

sarahbarnes Oooh. Stacking. 1mo
BarbaraBB What a great review. 1mo
Suet624 @BarbaraBB awww, thanks! 1mo
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squirrelbrain Great review! Scary book…. 1mo
Suet624 @squirrelbrain thank you. 💕 1mo
Reggie There was one time I was late from break because I just HAD to finish before I went back. Totally understand this. Great review, Sue! 1mo
Suet624 @Reggie Thanks, Reggie!! 1mo
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NovelNancyM
The Dream Hotel | Laila Lalami
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A well-written book, but a bit too close to home with so much gaslighting.

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GatheringBooks
The Dream Hotel | Laila Lalami
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#DynamicDs Day 28: It is #Difficult to dream differently in this dystopian universe lest you be perceived as dangerous and subsequently detained by an all-knowing government. Looking forward to reading it.

Eggs 🩷🩵💙 1mo
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Paris_Reads
The Dream Hotel | Laila Lalami

“Freedom isn‘t a blank slate she wants to tell them. Freedom is teaming and complicated and yes risky and it can only be written in the company of others.”

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