Feed (Edition Reprint) by Anderson - M.T. [Paperback(2012£©]

Anyone who sometimes worries about how technology could effect our lifestyle and, indeed, the planet will find this story bone-chilling. M.T. Anderson is a brilliant writer who deals with important subjects.

Although the concept is intriguing, the book almost becomes too wrapped up in its own attempt to make a political point regarding "if America stays on its current path, then THIS is where we will end up". The reader is taken to a dystopian future United States where society's current problems have been taken to extremes. The other aspect I did not care for was the writing style. The reader has to continually attempt to decode the protagonist's jargon and his jarring speech pattern, which I know some people found interesting, but I found disruptive to my ability to become engrossed in the story. Overall, a neat concept, but not a book I plan on ever reading again...and if I could go back, I would never have spent the money on.

Great read, had to read it for an assignment. Started off a bit slow and it took some getting use to with all the commercials implemented, but once it got over the bump it was amazing. The audio version was also a plus. Helps puts everything in perspective

What a successfully disturbing piece. "Feed" really makes the reader consider deeply the future of our very technologically oriented society. It explores a world where corporations wield the power to change all humanity for the sake of profitability and everyone is overexposed to information at any give moment. Subsequently, "Feed" follows the human race's deterioration of its planet and desecration of humanity itself.

Like most dystopian novels, Feed is thematically fairly one-dimensional. However, it did have some dramatic depth that I wasn't expecting. It's a pretty quick read, but its portrayal of trending and the influence of internet "feeds" hits disturbingly close to home and left me feeling a little more wary of the way I use the technology available to me. It's a good read for a young adolescent.

One of the best dystopias written this millennium. And by best, I mean horrible but plausible.

Anderson's vision of the future focuses on the corroding of American culture through invasive consumption and dumbed-down language. Written in heavy invented slang and with a very un-Disney ending, this book is not necessarily enjoyable to read -- it's more kale smoothie than Big Mac, more than Winston Smith than Katniss Everdeen -- but it might be important to read.

I first fell in love with this smart, satirical novel in high school, and I appreciate its subtlety and challenge more with each re-reading.

This book is a must for anyone concerned about the future of culture and society. Though set in the future, it is about the present: It shows the logical outcome of consumer capitalism, the takeover of the media by advertising and so-called entertainment, and of education by technocrats.

Especially when I think how I have been having trouble putting down the electronic devices. Also, the current white house resident sounds much like the president of this country calling the prime minister of the conglomerate a shot head... not really. And to think it was written in 2000.