The List

by Yomi Adegoke
The List cover
Good Books rating 4.0
Contemporary Fiction
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  • ID: 4470
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • ISBN: 9780008544515
  • Publisher: HarperCollins UK
  • Published: 2023-07-20
  • Formats: 3
  • Reviews: 3

This instant Top 5 Sunday Times bestseller delves into the darker aspects of social media, offering a page-turning narrative that explores themes of identity, connection, and the consequences of online fame. With endorsements from major publications like Vogue and Bernardine Evaristo, this book is both topical and heartfelt, provoking thought about the societal pressures and psychological effects of digital culture.

Reviews
Rebecca McCormick's Blog · Rebecca McCormick · 2024-10-23
mixed 3.50

The book is a brave exploration of a difficult topic, but it didn't fully resonate with the reviewer. It's a valuable addition to the conversation, even if it didn't work for everyone.

Rebecca McCormick took a chance on this book and is glad it exists, even though it didn't fully work for her. She acknowledges the importance of the topic and the bravery in tackling it. The book explores complex issues around abuse, power, and justice, and while it might not be a perfect read for everyone, it's a significant contribution to the discourse. The reviewer appreciates the effort and the intent behind the book, even if the execution didn't fully resonate with her personal tastes.

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    I am glad I took a chance on this and I am glad it exists as a book, but I'm not really sure it worked for me.

    That's fine, not all books are for all readers, and this one is clearly trying to do something important.

    It's a brave exploration of a difficult topic, and I respect that.

Liberation is Lit · 2024-02-02
great 4.50

The book is an entertaining commentary on how we drive each other apart in our quest for justice and hope for a better world.

The reviewer from Liberation is Lit finds 'The List' to be an entertaining commentary on the complexities of our quest for justice and a better world. The book is seen as a thought-provoking exploration of how we often drive each other apart in our pursuit of these ideals. The reviewer appreciates the nuanced portrayal of the characters and the themes, making it a compelling read. The book is praised for its relevance and its ability to spark important conversations about justice, power, and the impact of social media.

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    The List was an entertaining commentary on how we drive each other apart in our quest for justice and our hope for a better world.

    The book tackles difficult but really interesting and topical subjects, such as men's abuse of power and sexual misconduct.

    Adegoke's debut is a sharp, timely novel that explores the power of social media, cancel culture, and the blurred lines between justice and trial by public opinion.

The Guardian · The Guardian · 2023-07-16
positive 4.00

The reviewer found the book to be a gripping exploration of a social media nightmare, highlighting the complexities of justice and trial by public opinion.

The Guardian's review praises 'The List' as a gripping social media nightmare that delves into the complexities of justice and trial by public opinion. The reviewer appreciates the nuanced portrayal of a young couple's world being upended by the publication of a list of abusers on Twitter. The book is seen as a timely and relevant exploration of the power of social media and the blurred lines between justice and public shaming. The reviewer finds the narrative compelling and the themes thought-provoking, making it a standout debut novel.

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    A young couple's world is upended by the publication of a list of abusers on Twitter in the Slay in Your Lane author's nuanced debut novel.

    The List is a gripping social media nightmare that highlights the complexities of justice and trial by public opinion.

    Adegoke's debut is a timely and relevant exploration of the power of social media and the blurred lines between justice and public shaming.

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