Amity

by Jeremy D. Brooks

Close your eyes and think of a phrase that describes the most horrible act that you can imagine. Search for that phrase on the internet, and a website called Amity will be in the top of the list. The regulars at Amity can help you learn about that horrible thing. If you desire, can help you find it. Or help you do it. Reclusive neckbeard Timothy Berbee has exiled himself from the world, and spends his time to huddled with the reckless population of Amity. When they turn their collective poison on him, his life turns into a battle to reconnect with his lost humanity, and a race against his own apathy to save the life of a stranger. In a satirical whirlwind story based on real-world events, AMITY explores the allure of online lives and the downward spiral when absolute anonymity overrides one's moral compass.

Genres: Horror

282 pages, Paperback

First published September 7, 2010

Reviews

[Allyson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amity is a dark story that quickly caught my attention by drawing on parallels to a certain website and its anonymous contributors. The main character, Timothy Berbee, was well developed, and as the book progressed I found myself rooting for him on his road to redemption.
Overall, a very entertaining and engaging read. And really, with the phrase "reclusive neckbeard" in the description, I wasn't expecting anything less.

(Book received free through Goodreads First Reads)

[Cate Gardner · Rating 4 out of 5]

A dark, modern tale about online forums, internet trolls and anonymity. Scary, shocking and fast-paced. Recommended.

[Lindsey Lang · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting...but we'll that's really all I can think to say right now when I've just finished it. May try for more later, may not.