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The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe
13 reviews
aseel_reads's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed the whole arc of these short stories and the premise? Our advancement in tech and infiltrating memory to control global population? Genius. It was a little hard to get into at the start, the first story was the most challenging to read, since we were being introduced to all the technical terms and the rules of the world so quickly, but you figure it out after 25ish pages. I liked that there was some connection between some of the stories but I wish there were more. Story 2 (the hotel) was my favourite and the story with the new apartment and time was the most confusing for me. I liked the last story and how hopeful it was.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Deportation, Gun violence, Misogyny, Death, Hate crime, Violence, Homophobia, Murder, Police brutality, and Suicide
amradio's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Honestly this is thee best book I've read this year so far! I didn't know it was coming out until I saw it randomly on the internet and had to go out and get it and I do not regret the cost at all
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
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Homophobia
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Lesbophobia, Police brutality, Grief, Racism, and Drug use
Minor: Chronic illness and Violence
sofipitch's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I really loved this collection. It's too complicated to get into the message along with the beauty of each story but you can tell each was made with a lot of love a purpose. The first two stories, "The Memory Librarian" and "Nevermind" did feel a little bit more difficult to get into, but that may just be because they had the most work of introducing you to New Dawn. Either because of this or not, the last three stories are my favorite, my #1 fav being "Save Changes".
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Transphobia, and Police brutality
Minor: Homophobia and Violence
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