57 pages 1 hour read

Anna Wiener

Uncanny Valley: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Anna Wiener's Uncanny Valley highlight its compelling exploration of Silicon Valley's culture, praised for its insightful and witty narrative. Readers appreciate Wiener's candid account and nuanced critique of the tech industry's darker aspects. However, some find the narrative too introspective and lacking broader industry analysis. Overall, it's deemed a thought-provoking memoir.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Uncanny Valley?

Readers who would enjoy Uncanny Valley by Anna Wiener are typically tech enthusiasts, Silicon Valley insiders, or individuals fascinated by startup culture. Fans of Bad Blood by John Carreyrou or Super Pumped by Mike Isaac will appreciate this insider's perspective on the tech industry's impact on society and personal identity.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Topics
Science / Nature
Gender / Feminism
Business / Economics
Genre
Biography