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nnecatrix's review against another edition
4.0
Book #49 for 2017
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This is a great collection of short essays on the literary experience as a reader and/or writer of "other." Different voices come together to provide perspectives that are both unique and representative. Some are voices that we typically think of when "diversity" is brought up, but this little book also gives voice to the atypically marginalized. This is an excellent resource for anybody concerned with the consumption or production of quality diverse literature.
PopSugar's Ultimate Reading Challenge (max. 3):
- A book with multiple authors
- A book with career advice
- The first book in a series you haven't read before
Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge:
- A book about books
- A book published by a micropress
Better World Books: A book under 200 pages
This is a great collection of short essays on the literary experience as a reader and/or writer of "other." Different voices come together to provide perspectives that are both unique and representative. Some are voices that we typically think of when "diversity" is brought up, but this little book also gives voice to the atypically marginalized. This is an excellent resource for anybody concerned with the consumption or production of quality diverse literature.
wakenda's review against another edition
3.0
This book of essays, most of which are available to read on Jim Hines' blog, represent an important reminder of the reasons that diversity and representation are important, and broader than just race and (binary) gender, although those are important and included too. I particularly appreciated the focus on disability, non-neurotypical people and non-binary gender identity. That said, the essays themselves were uneven in quality, and I liked the idea better in theory than execution. [b:Invisible 2: Personal Essays on Representation in SF/F|25543315|Invisible 2 Personal Essays on Representation in SF/F|Jim C. Hines|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1431702349s/25543315.jpg|45335429], the next in what seems like it'll be an annual ebook collection, is a lot stronger in terms of the writing itself, so if you're only going to read one, I'd recommend that. But they're is quick and eye opening, and the whole basic idea is to make space for everyone, so maybe you should read this too.
alicamj's review against another edition
5.0
Inspiring
Each essay taught me and made me long to create more and more diverse characters. I hope every writer reads this book.
Each essay taught me and made me long to create more and more diverse characters. I hope every writer reads this book.
everydaymagic's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. This is a great set of essays on inclusion/exclusion--in writing and other entertainment media--from the point of view of so many "groups" of people that it almost felt overwhelming. Placing the final essay in that place, though, was a masterful stroke. It toned down the "oh, look at all this stuff I have to think about!" feeling that started creeping over me, and replaced it with a sense of encouragement, of anticipation of my and others' attempts at including people of groups often overlooked or poorly stereotyped.
Looking to write "the other?" Looking for something to show a friend or loved one, something that you can point to and say, "See? This is why. This is me, or like my situation. This is why it's so important!" Then get or give them this slim volume, and prepare to be amazed.
Looking to write "the other?" Looking for something to show a friend or loved one, something that you can point to and say, "See? This is why. This is me, or like my situation. This is why it's so important!" Then get or give them this slim volume, and prepare to be amazed.
depleti's review against another edition
5.0
A great collection of essays on why diverse representation is so important in books and other media. Inspires me to read and write at the same time.
miroen's review against another edition
5.0
I feel comfortable rating this at five stars while it's still on my "I want to read" shelf because I read the essays in their original form on Jim C. Hines' blog. I've purchased my need-to-own copy, and I'm looking forward to revisiting these powerful, personal stories soon.
Go buy this book now. Prepare to feel uncomfortable in the best possible way. Prepare for some feels, and brace yourself for the possibility that you'll want to do some serious introspection.
These are words that needed saying. Now they need sharing. Go forth and do both.
Go buy this book now. Prepare to feel uncomfortable in the best possible way. Prepare for some feels, and brace yourself for the possibility that you'll want to do some serious introspection.
These are words that needed saying. Now they need sharing. Go forth and do both.
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