Book was self-important and tried too hard to make a point, which is probably why it still fell short. Felt like it was trying to be more like Birnam Wood but was nowhere near as good.

For a book with a female main character, the author spends most of the book describing the men with incredible depth, and the women are either vapid or simply exist. Even Helen, our main character, is primarily defined by her relationship with these amazing men. Otherwise the premise was very cool and enjoyed the plot - just not the execution

It took me a little bit to get into this, as I wouldn't say the main character is the most likable and it covers challenging themes. However the audiobook is really fantastically narrated, the actor brings the story to life and it feels like she embodied the tone and vibe of the main character so well. The exploration of 'cancel culture' and how to reconcile or separate the actions from the actor are nuanced and interesting. Overall an enjoyable and interesting read.