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talonsontypewriters's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Transphobia, Police brutality, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, Homophobia, Violence, Gun violence, Drug use, and Racism
Minor: Sexual content and Chronic illness
dreareads_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved it. The stories are all set in a dystopian future where human memories are currency and any person that does not conform to strict definitions of of gender, love, and belief are immediately classified as Dirty Computers. Even at its darkest, the thread of hope, acceptance, and love cursed through every page. I was sad every time a story ended, but was usually immediately gripped by the next one.
All the stories were a little on the nose with their messaging, but to me this willligness to be obvious with their stance felt refreshing instead of tiresome. Of all the stories, I think 'Timebox' was my favorite just because of the way it explores ideas of time theft and exhaustion under capitalism. I was moved by the raw exhaustion and infuriating ending.
I also listened to the "Dirty Computer" Album while reading the book and I loved the way they seamlessly fit together.
Final lesson is the world (I) needs more Science Fiction written by Janelle Monáe
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Grief, Transphobia, Sexism, Biphobia, Body horror, Abandonment, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Torture, Violence, Confinement, Lesbophobia, Racism, Classism, Hate crime, and Homophobia
agw622's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Outing, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, and Racism
Moderate: Chronic illness and Drug use
maryellen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Racism, Confinement, Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Police brutality, and Misogyny
leannanecdote's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Grief, Confinement, Colonisation, Xenophobia, Violence, Transphobia, Racism, Police brutality, Mental illness, Death, Forced institutionalization, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexism, War, and Drug use
caseythereader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Death, Transphobia, Gun violence, Death of parent, Drug use, Grief, Police brutality, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Homophobia
theuncannydani's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Suicide, Transphobia, and Racism
Moderate: Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Drug use, Confinement, Classism, Death of parent, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Death, and Chronic illness
Minor: Dementia, Sexism, Alcohol, Police brutality, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Gun violence
just_one_more_paige's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Classism, Cursing, Bullying, Car accident, Ableism, Confinement, Drug use, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Grief, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Racism, Violence, and Transphobia
amradio's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm also surprised (in a good way) in the little ways some of the stories were connected
Honestly the book is also inspiring for me to complete my own writing so thanks for that
Graphic: Transphobia and Homophobia
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Lesbophobia, Police brutality, Grief, Racism, and Drug use
Minor: Chronic illness and Violence