Individutopia is not a book for those who are lighthearted. There are themes, actions, thoughts, and situations that can be disturbing. So, I don’t want to say keep away, but be wary of what is to come. Putting that aside, Individutopia is a book of humanity’s potential and all too real future. The main theme of this book is society. How nowadays people blame society for their problems Blame society for all their failures. Now, in this future, there is no society and no human interaction. So, in conclusion, there are no problems but our own: humanity has become selfish. Each person is literally in their own little world. If one thought the grass is blue, then it WAS blue and if anybody said that grass was green, they’d be an outcast to that person. We are introduced to an ominous narrator and Renee. Renee is a young 24-year-old woman, who in all her years has never interacted with another human being, but not because she doesn’t want to. Simply because she can’t: there is no such thing as socialization. So, in her mind, there is no need to. What people can admire about this book is the amount of philosophical effort was given. The author has a message they want to convey and although subtle about it, in the end, everything makes sense. Although there were many scenes that weren’t comfortable to read, they were necessary to the story. Each explicit scene has an underlying meaning, making the entire book a scroll of truths about modern day society. These raw and dirty scenes wanted to make me stop reading, but looking deeper, past the action being done: you could find purity being achieved. Breaking down the anatomy of humans not physically but more on a moral scale. If one is to compare the ‘society’ in this book to the one in the present day: you would find many similarities which is terrifying to me. The story as a whole is an amazing and compelling read that has a message. This is what literature should be. A way to not just entertain the masses but give them something. What people do with the ideas and morals can essentially change who they are. The characters here are not likable, at first, but then soon gain our support. These characters show all of humanity’s pettiness and disgusting side while scraping for a sliver of light. Renee especially, is the living embodiment of human redemption. From doing nothing to doing something. Selfish to wanting to love. From wanting love to being happy to give it. In a way Renee is everyone before they find a purpose. This book is like a tug-of-war. Between what humanity can be versus how it should be. The ending of the book is genius as it leaves the reader thinking. Leaves it to us to finish the story. The author essentially passed a rod to us and is now letting us decide where to go. To think of this story as just words, or as a legit warning. In conclusion. Individutopia is a must-read for those in the interest of philosophical ideas. The ideals and moral high grounds presented by this society are mind-boggling and like the author stated: a warning. The world presented is one created by hours of deep thinking from the author, for it is not easy to create your own world. The characters show humans in both our best and disgusting forms. When it comes to structure, it can be considered professional. Individutopia is what it seeks out to be. Not to be a prophecy or some omen. But a warning of what can come. An amazing story.

I loved reading Individutopia, whilst it is disturbing, it is also an an inspiring, powerful, philosophical and thought-provoking must read. Joss Sheldon has a rare gift and talent as an author; his writing is beautiful, touching, poignant and witty and his books have the power to change people and that is a rare gift indeed! I can honestly say, Joss Sheldon's books have changed me. I wholeheartedly recommend all of his novels and they are a must read for all generations, my millennial daughter loves the books too. My personal favourites are Individutopia, Money, Power, Love and Involution and Evolution. Individutopia is a top-notch and fantastic novel. Bravo!

I wish to add to my review, that in my humble opinion, Joss Sheldon is one of the most important and greatest authors of the 21st century, his books need to be read far and wide, across society and generations.

I read Individutopia in a few days and really enjoyed it. I got the same feeling I get from Joss Sheldon's other novels - I feel nourished when I'm reading it, more than slightly addicted to the prose and story and challenged in the sense that it gets me thinking about my opinions on society, politics and the possible presence of preconceived or over simplified ideals in my head that I believe might solve all the world's problems. I like books that make me examine my own opinions and think more critically, and this is definitely one of them. There's a rhythm in the prose which just makes it hard to stop reading. The novel's relatively short. I'm left with a lot of questions, but in a good way. They kind of linger. I want to analyse how much life in London Town is a representation of human existence and whether Paul Podsicle the Second (these names are hilarious) is in some way representative of God, and if he's the same person as Renee's dad (!?) or if I'm just reading something into it that maybe part of me wants to find!? Any thoughts anyone? Anyway. This novel is special. Thanks Joss :-)

"THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS SOCIETY The year is 2084, and that famous Margaret Thatcher quote has become a reality: There really is no such thing as society. No one speaks to anyone else. No one looks at anyone else. People don’t collaborate, they only compete." Joss Sheldon's Individutopia is an eye opening read that will make you realize the problems or the negativities of today's societies. In all honesty, Individutopia made me think about the modern world today, one where all of the people lost their humility. It's a book that made me say "It already packed a punch at the start" and there's still some more. A book that I can recommend others to read so that they could have a realization about a world that could become a possibility if we all divide ourselves even further. A worthy "dystopian" read and I'm sure you'll realize or learn a thing or more from this.