Is This Normal By Jolene Brighten

"The Future" by Naomi Alderman explores a world dominated by tech giants where a handful of friends embarks on a daring heist to save humanity. Martha Einkorn, once part of a cult, now works for a social media mogul controlling everything.

The apocalyptic warnings from her past may be coming true. In Singapore, Lai Zhen, an internet-famous survivalist, is targeted by an assassin. A mysterious piece of software guides her escape, leading to questions about its origin and purpose.

As Martha and Zhen's paths converge, the story unfolds at breakneck speed, blending thrills, humor, tenderness, and brilliance. The narrative explores how power corrupts those who wield it, with billionaires steering the world toward destruction.

Martha's determination and Zhen's curiosity become catalysts for either a beautiful transformation or the cataclysmic end of civilization. Alderman's storytelling explores the impact of technology, greed, and resistance, offering a thrilling, hilarious, and piercingly brilliant tale of the future.

In "The Future," Alderman paints a vivid picture of a world hurtling toward its destiny and explores the courage it takes to stand against the powerful few 📚❤️