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Little Brother by Cory Doctorow – Review
Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
Marcus and his friends bunk off school to take part in a treasure hunt in the Bay Bridge area of San Francisco. Caught up in what they think is an earthquake, in the ensuing panic they find themselves picked up by the Department for Homeland Security and accused of a terrorist attack on the bridge, which killed thousands. They’re imprisoned, tortured and finally released. Marcus learns that his every move is being watched via the all-seeing eyes of the DHS, and uses his own knowledge of technology to rebel against the pervasive surveillance imposed on the city. The book is a passionate plea for every citizen to be computer-savvy in order to uphold personal liberties in an age of increased government security. It’s also a cracking read.
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