First published 2019
In this dazzling collection, rising star Jia Tolentino dissects the warped landscape of modern life. From the rise of social media to the seductive trap of "self-optimization," Tolentino probes the ways technology and culture have warped our sense of self. With style, wit, and fierce clarity, she confronts the delusions and contradictions that define our era, offering a vital reckoning for a world adrift.
Genres: essays, social-issues, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic, cultural-studies
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: cultural-critique, social-commentary
320 pages · Paperback