The first half of that book was so much more enjoyable (to me) than the second half. I understand the limits and personal opinions that go along with this sort

The first half of that book was so much more enjoyable (to me) than the second half. I understand the limits and personal opinions that go along with this sort of semi-satirical/semi-predictive fiction. Still, the bits about identity verification, acceptance of "fake news" and slander, personal feed editors, and the fragmentation of society based on choice of info feeds straddled the line between believable and crazy/entertaining. I could have done with a whole novel set in the world prior to the simulation bits.