by Tom Standage
First published 2022
Tom, a data analyst, leads a dull existence - until he stumbles upon a strange document that opens his eyes to a world of hidden wonders. Driven by curiosity, he delves deeper, uncovering a web of improbable facts that challenge everything he thought he knew. As Tom's normal routines give way to a bizarre quest for answers, he finds himself at odds with his uncomprehending boss and increasingly isolated from his disbelieving colleagues. With his job and sanity hanging in the balance, Tom must decide whether to stay safe in his cubicle or risk it all to pursue the oddly informative truth.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, unreliable-narrator
Period: 21st-Century
272 pages · Paperback · Economist Books