Review: A modern parable
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 11, 2010
I find the concept that any two people in the world can be linked in 6 or less steps fascinating. This idea, first established in the 1920's, is even more likely today with the effect of social media.In Six Clicks Away, Rozanski follows the connections between her characters with an exploration of the tenous links that most people forge everyday. The links Rozanski makes are logical and it made me think about just how connected, and how small, the world has become in the age of instant communication.I feel that Rozanski did a credible job at developing such a large cast of characters. Rachel, Jeremy, Kevin, Julia, Raj and Antara are well developed though they feature varying amounts in the story. I don't feel Matthew was intergrated into the story as well, though his connection was the last to form, I felt like he needed to have been mentioned, even if only in passing, earlier in the book to truly fit.Each of the characters have an interesting story independent of the links that connect them and I liked the subplots each character introduced to the story. Though there is a lot going on, the story never felt crowded and I think Rozanski showed real skill in balancing the characters and plot.Six Clicks Away is a modern parable of the role of relationships in the technological age. The interesting premise and solid writing makes it a quick and entertaining read.Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out