First impressions are a big deal and frankly, Evie Rosen’s
left a lot to be desired. She came across as self absorbed, envious, and in
many ways that matter most, a poor friend. However, this is her book so I was hopeful
because not liking the protagonist makes for a long torturous book.
Then two major life events prompt a beyond ridiculously
connected Evie to give up smart phones, Facebook, Instagram, and even her
computer. Evie disconnects completely,
and after her withdrawal wanes, begins to discover a whole world out there just
waiting to be explored.
It’s easy to get sucked into the illusions created by
Facebook and other sites. Evie cyberstalks exes and constantly checks email,
likes, etc. She’s connected 24/7. When Evie is forced to see she has a problem,
inspiring the decision to disconnect, my interest became fully engaged. Up to
that point I was struggling.
Will Evie be able bridge the distance, reconnect with
friends and family, and clear up the misunderstandings and misperceptions
developed when she had her face stuck in a blackberry or computer constantly?
Will she be able to have a romantic relationship without the assistance of
Google?
LOVE AND MISS COMMUNICATION is an engaging modern cautionary
tale about how easy it is to miss out on a real life when you become a slave to
social media and the narrow electronic windows on the world created by being electronically
leashed.
As a reader who remembers life before the internet, much
less social media, Evie’s journey to discover, “Is there life without always being
connected?” was refreshing. In all honesty, considering how many usually ignore
each other in favor of their phones, it’s one more people should consider
taking.
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