Series ✦ Penny’s Take
Paranoia
Joseph Finder · 2004
76/100
👍 Worth It
Finder's corporate thriller is a propulsive, sharply observed ride through the ethics of ambition and betrayal, driven by a protagonist whose moral compromises feel genuinely earned rather than convenient. The tech-industry detail gives it a specific texture that holds up, and the pacing is tight throughout. The resolution ties things up a little too neatly for how dark the setup gets, but this is a very good thriller.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety72
substance76
craft80
originality72
accuracy78
hype75
age-fit78
human-eye80
Penny’s verdict76
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