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Geek Actually: The Complete Season One by Rachel Stuhler, Cecilia Tan, Melissa Blue, Cathy Yardley
antimonium's review
emotional
funny
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? Yes
5.0
Love these women! A great squad of geeky women going through the ups and downs of life. Love the ace rep. The gamergate and SA parts were hard to read but done well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual assault
gracenote07's review
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.0
bookobsessedmommy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
Loved this collection of stories! Off to see if there's anymore.
klord3's review
3.0
I actually listened to the audio version of this, but that edition doesn't seem to available yet to select on good reads. I found this book entertaining and enjoyed the multiple perspectives, both from the diversity of characters and authors. I didn't give it more stars, because it felt like it was setting up for something more down the road, like this was just the introduction, which the title suggests it is!
caroleen's review
5.0
If you haven't heard of Serial Box (https://www.serialbox.com/), it's a new-ish platform for reading and listening to new stories written by teams of experienced writers. (No Android app . . . yet, so that makes listening/reading a little trickier, but not at all impossible.) The idea behind Serial Box is chapters released weekly (as a series) so you can read and/or listen without a huge time commitment. That said, you can certainly take your time getting through them. [Because of a promo, I got a season of my choice for $1.99.]
This series--Season 1 of Geek Actually--kind of blew me away. The writing is tight. The voice actress is phenomenal. And the story? Fascinating, realistic, and what every geek girl has been missing in her life. The main characters are 5 friends (2 of whom are half-sisters) who mostly keep in touch via group chat in Slack. The diversity here is incredibly refreshing. (Think beyond the typical spectrum of sexuality, beyond the gay/straight/bi.) I love the ease of going from reading (so much faster) to listening on the go.
There's quite a bit of sex and it is explicit. (So you have to be careful where you are when you're listening to it.) I tuned out during those scenes from time to time (skimmed), because I ended up binge-reading/listening and wanted to get back to the heart of the story.
I haven't read anything quite like this series and found it refreshing and engaging. I'm already looking forward to the second season.
This series--Season 1 of Geek Actually--kind of blew me away. The writing is tight. The voice actress is phenomenal. And the story? Fascinating, realistic, and what every geek girl has been missing in her life. The main characters are 5 friends (2 of whom are half-sisters) who mostly keep in touch via group chat in Slack. The diversity here is incredibly refreshing. (Think beyond the typical spectrum of sexuality, beyond the gay/straight/bi.) I love the ease of going from reading (so much faster) to listening on the go.
There's quite a bit of sex and it is explicit. (So you have to be careful where you are when you're listening to it.) I tuned out during those scenes from time to time (skimmed), because I ended up binge-reading/listening and wanted to get back to the heart of the story.
I haven't read anything quite like this series and found it refreshing and engaging. I'm already looking forward to the second season.
nancyotoole's review
5.0
Geek Actually is my second serial that I’ve experienced through Serial Box, and I’m really impressed with the results. It focuses on the story of five different nerd women from different walks of life, each struggling with the challenges related to their professions, love lives, sexualities and more. I think the thing I like the most about Geek Actually is the variety of perspectives presented, covering everything from the gaming industry, to publishing, to cosplay. The characters themselves are both complex and diverse, each one having a significant arc. The story starts off lighthearted and fun, but it’s not afraid to examine with some of the darker struggles that women have to deal with- including stalking and sexual assault. It’s clear from the finale that there is more story to tell, and I look forward to seeing where our five leading ladies will go in season two.
kateminasian's review
4.0
I was expecting a light-hearted romantic read when I picked up Geek Actually. What I got was way different, and dare I say, better?
Geek Actually doesn't shy away from tackling tough topics, and it does so with aplomb. The diverse characters and their different approaches to life and love were a breath of fresh air. There were characters whose story arcs I liked more, of course (Christina kind of bothered me) but I wanted to know where they all ended up in the end.
My first foray into reading a complete serial (I definitely waited until it was done and binge-read it), I can't wait until season 2!
Geek Actually doesn't shy away from tackling tough topics, and it does so with aplomb. The diverse characters and their different approaches to life and love were a breath of fresh air. There were characters whose story arcs I liked more, of course (Christina kind of bothered me) but I wanted to know where they all ended up in the end.
My first foray into reading a complete serial (I definitely waited until it was done and binge-read it), I can't wait until season 2!
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