Data, a Love Story

Amy Webb's conversational tone enlivens a book that is only somewhat enjoyable. Her story explores how she gamed the system of online dating through trickery, deceit, and spending lots of money--all of which helped her find a husband through the algorithms of bits and bites. Webb's steady rhythm and compelling tone can be engaging. However, at times she comes across as judgmental or condescending, such as when she's criticizes her dates for cell phone use while she visits the bathroom to send gossipy email reports to her family. While her belief in the success of her endeavor comes to life in her voice, the story she tells can be off-putting. L.E. (c) AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine