Cover of The Circle by Dave Eggers

The Circle

The Circle is a dystopian work by Dave Eggers, published in 2016. The Dystopia Index files it under dystopian social satire and the surveillance state, tracing documented themes of memory and identity and surveillance. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorDave Eggers
First published2016
ISBN-139780241146484
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

The Circle is a 2010s dystopia by Dave Eggers. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among dystopian social satire and the surveillance state, surfacing memory and identity and surveillance. Library catalogues index it under subjects including multiple sclerosis, internet phobia, dystopia, future, sci-fi, and literary fiction. The edition on file runs about 393 pages, has been issued by Vintage, and carries ISBN 9780241146484. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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Frequently asked

When was The Circle published?

The Circle was first published in 2016.

Who wrote The Circle?

The Circle was written by Dave Eggers.

What kind of dystopia is The Circle?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under Social satire, Surveillance state, with themes of Memory and identity, Surveillance. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of The Circle?

A catalogued edition of The Circle carries ISBN-13 9780241146484.

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