Told as a series of interviews, photos, texts, social media hits, and videogame screenshots, The Tapper Twins Go Viral is a laugh-a-page story about online fame and shame, with internet pro-tips and a serious lesson about digital citizenship. Claudia Tapper just doesn't get it: How is it possible that the video of the best breakup song she's ever written is watched by virtually nobody, when her brother Reese's completely moronic 2-second clip of an video game wipeout ends up being the hottest thing online at Culvert Prep? Unfortunately, Claudia's bold declaration of injustice sets the stage for the bet of her life: Which of the Tapper twins can get more online followers in a week? She had better top Reese's rapidly escalating popularity or she can kiss her social life goodbye if she loses the bet and is forced to post the most embarrassing video imaginable!

本書の白眉は、チャットやSNSの断片を駆使した多角的モンタージュという独創的な形式にあります。著者のジェフ・ロドキーは、デジタルネイティブの混沌とした日常そのものを、高度な文学的仕掛けへと昇華させました。情報の濁流に呑まれる若者たちの姿が、鋭い洞察とユーモアをもって鮮烈に活写されています。 また本作は、承認欲求の不条理という切実なテーマを深く掘り下げます。誠実な創作が埋もれ、無意味な偶然が熱狂を生むネット社会の歪さを通じ、真の自己価値とは何かを痛烈に問い直すのです。双子の騒々しいバトルは、デジタル時代の倫理と連帯をめぐる冒険として、読む者の心を強く揺さぶるでしょう。