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Little Brother (Little Brother, #1)

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by Cory Doctorow (Goodreads Author)

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Why is this book so bad?
Ami If you are not interested in learning about computer science and network security, then this book will not be for you. Add to that fact that it all wa…moreIf you are not interested in learning about computer science and network security, then this book will not be for you. Add to that fact that it all was written in a very, very short amount of time. For such a limited schedule and so much information, it is daunting to read. But it inspired me to pursue Computer Science as a minor, so there's that. :)(less)
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Is this book similar to 1984?
Charlie yes. it is my individual belief that this book is supposed to be Cory Doctorow's version of BB…moreyes. it is my individual belief that this book is supposed to be Cory Doctorow's version of BB(less)
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People are praising this book sarcastically, right? You can tell me, I get jokes.
Mara I truly liked it, for real. And I read a lot.
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is this book a fresh look of the world today?
Henry Liao In my opinion, most of this stuff has already been pretty well covered, and the technologies and controversies are pretty well documented at this poin…moreIn my opinion, most of this stuff has already been pretty well covered, and the technologies and controversies are pretty well documented at this point.

The reason that I like it is that it's in ways a response to George Orwell's Big Brother in 1984, the idea that rather than the government watching over the people, it is the "little brother" (the citizens) who watch over the government. The book analyzes terrorism in interesting ways, and is pretty insightful given that it was written in 2006 during the War on Terror.(less)
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If u are in to learning about computer science and network security this book is for u?
sundew I think. I'm not into computer science but the main character describes things about computers and technology that could be interesting if you are int…moreI think. I'm not into computer science but the main character describes things about computers and technology that could be interesting if you are into computer science.(less)
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