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Max Barry: Lexicon (2013, Penguin) 4 stars

At an exclusive school somewhere outside of Arlington, Virginia, students aren’t taught history, geography, or …

Review of 'Lexicon' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I had previously read Jennifer Government, and rated it highly, so I figured I'd give this book a shot. It's nothing like Jennifer, but a very compelling read. The basic conceit is clever, the characters are well-written, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat to the very end, with many twist, turns, and fake-outs. The non-chronological story telling can be a bit disorienting, probably especially so in the audiobook.