Book of Numbers by Joshua Cohen is a dense, metafictional novel that explores the intersections of technology, identity, and storytelling in the digital age. The novel follows Joshua Cohen, a struggling writer who is hired to ghostwrite the autobiography of a reclusive tech billionaire—also named Joshua Cohen—the enigmatic founder of a Google-like company called Tetration.
As the writer delves into the billionaire’s life, he becomes entangled in a world of corporate surveillance, data privacy, and the philosophical implications of the internet. The book blurs the lines between fiction and reality, drawing on themes of digital identity, the power of algorithms, and the ways in which technology shapes human existence.
Written in a complex, experimental style, Book of Numbers is a challenging read, filled with linguistic play, cultural criticism, and deep reflections on the modern world. It’s a novel that grapples with the overwhelming nature of information and the role of individuals in a society increasingly dominated by technology.