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cerilouisereads's review
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror and Kidnapping
wickedgrumpy's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I've read my share of epistolary style writings and this was definitely different from others. I think the main reason I wasn't as keen on it was the use of emojis and gifs, but like the text representation rather than the actual thing. If there was a way for the ebook to have the actual visual component represented exactly as intended then I think it would have been an improved experience.
It was a weird one for sure.
It was a weird one for sure.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Animal death, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Cursing, Eating disorder, Rape, Child abuse, Confinement, Excrement, Gaslighting, Grief, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Body horror, and Body shaming
virgoblin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Gaslighting
this was such a delightful and clever read - author did a fantastic job of capturing the corporate hellspace/the way people talk to each other on slack (lol). main things i got out of it are that capitalism/the corporate world is evil and love and camaraderie will get you through challenging times. and also that slackbot might be sentient, so watch outannoyedhumanoid's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
i honestly loved this. it was funny, fun, and had a lovely ending. :dustystick:
cover design review: ★★★★★. it's what made me pick this up in the first place. it just looks so tactile, like the Windows 11 UI, specifically in the trailer lol. i literally just noticed the sunset—very nice touch
cover design review: ★★★★★. it's what made me pick this up in the first place. it just looks so tactile, like the Windows 11 UI, specifically in the trailer lol. i literally just noticed the sunset—very nice touch
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, and Sexual content
Minor: Excrement, Alcohol, and Kidnapping
venetiana's review against another edition
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This book is so cool. Can't really explain without spoiling, but I sped through it in like an hour or something? Really entertaining.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement and Body horror
Minor: Animal death, Kidnapping, Death, Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Excrement, Medical content, and Toxic relationship
wandsoflight's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping and Sexual assault
krys_kilz's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
This book is wholly original and laugh out loud funny. And there were some really heartfelt and tender moments/observations mixed in. A really poetic, strange, and existential musing on how to remain human in a world that encourages you to sacrifice yourself for workplace productivity. Several People Are Typing is exactly what satire should be.
Carmen Maria Machado's review sums it up perfectly: "An absurd, hilarious romp through the haunted house of late-stage capitalism."
Carmen Maria Machado's review sums it up perfectly: "An absurd, hilarious romp through the haunted house of late-stage capitalism."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Cursing, and Sexual content
Minor: Excrement
mxm0290's review
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
I caught glimpses of the text while cataloging this book, and then proceeded to read the entire book in one sitting.
The characters are a lot of fun and totally loveable. And while I would kinda classify this story as sci-fi (uploaded consciousness), it's Still light and funny and relatable. Sci-fi ultra lite, maybe.
I definitely recommend giving this one a shot! Also, I've read several reviews saying the audiobook is extremely well done, in case that's your thing.
The characters are a lot of fun and totally loveable. And while I would kinda classify this story as sci-fi (uploaded consciousness), it's Still light and funny and relatable. Sci-fi ultra lite, maybe.
I definitely recommend giving this one a shot! Also, I've read several reviews saying the audiobook is extremely well done, in case that's your thing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Excrement, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
ddreid33's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Excrement, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
caseythereader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Thanks to Doubleday Books for the free advance copy of this book.
- SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE TYPING is one of the most absurd books I've ever read and I loved every minute of it. It's told entirely through Slack chats, but I think you'll get it even if you've never used that platform.
- Gerald's company is a PR firm, and as someone who works in digital marketing, some of the jokes were a liiiiitle too real, wow yikes!
- It's hilarious in the way that having an existential crisis is...does that make sense? I promise it's fun, please read it and then report back about what you think using the :dusty stick: emoji implies.
- Also, now I'm going to worry about Slackbot gaining consciousness forever, thanks.
- SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE TYPING is one of the most absurd books I've ever read and I loved every minute of it. It's told entirely through Slack chats, but I think you'll get it even if you've never used that platform.
- Gerald's company is a PR firm, and as someone who works in digital marketing, some of the jokes were a liiiiitle too real, wow yikes!
- It's hilarious in the way that having an existential crisis is...does that make sense? I promise it's fun, please read it and then report back about what you think using the :dusty stick: emoji implies.
- Also, now I'm going to worry about Slackbot gaining consciousness forever, thanks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
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