The Circle

A 2013 American dystopian novel written by Dave Eggers. The story follows Mae Holland, a young woman who lands a job at The Circle, a powerful tech corporation that integrates social media, email, banking, and other aspects of digital life into a single system. Initially enamored by the company's innovative and progressive environment, Mae gradually becomes aware of the dangers associated with total transparency and the erosion of privacy. As she climbs the corporate ladder, she faces moral dilemmas, witnessing how The Circle implements technologies that monitor every aspect of people's lives. The novel explores themes of privacy, technological power, and the impact of social media on society, raising questions about the boundaries of personal freedom in the digital age.