Logging Off
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Average rating3.7
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Ratings3
Average rating3.7
Andy Bellows is in a right state. Plagued with insomnia, anxiety and neckache, he’s convinced there’s something seriously wrong with him. And the worst thing is that his doctor agrees. The diagnosis: Andy is in the grip of a self-destructive addiction to technology—he just cannot put that bloody mobile phone down.
Texting, tweeting, gaming and online dating—technology rules Andy’s life. His phone even monitors his bowel movements. So how will he cope when he’s forced to follow doctor’s orders and step away from all of his beloved screens?
When he loses his precious digital window on the world, Andy discovers just how bewildering and scary living an analogue life can be. And when his sixty-day detox hits the headlines—making him a hero to suffering technophiles everywhere—Andy is sorely tempted to pack it all in and escape in the nearest Uber.
Can he get himself out of this mess, and work out how to live a better, technologically balanced life…without consulting Google even once?
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Logging Off by Nick Spalding is a humourous and insightful take on our tech-dominated lives and the challenges of disconnecting. Andy’s journey of logging off and facing the world offline is both funny and painfully relatable, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments as he bumbles through life without his digital crutch. Spalding does a great job blending humour with meaningful commentary about the importance of balance in a tech-driven world.
While the story is entertaining and thought-provoking, some parts felt a little predictable, and I would have liked a bit more depth in Andy’s personal growth. That said, the book’s charm and wit more than make up for these minor issues. It’s the kind of book that makes you laugh, reflect, and maybe even rethink your own tech habits.
Overall, Logging Off is an enjoyable, feel-good read with a timely message about the value of unplugging. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a lighthearted yet meaningful story.
