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adam3's review
interesting but slow and fairly academic. had to return it to the library
mdfn's review
4.0
This is definitely a very niche book. That being said, if you have an interest in the convergence of the internet, radio, and books (or if you're a Nerdfighter), you'll enjoy this read. It took me a while to get into the writing style - a bit circuitous at times - but I really enjoyed how the book explored the influence of Nerdfighteria as well as what can be inferred about readers.
booksbysoph's review
4.0
* I received this book for free from NetGalley and the University of Iowa Press in exchange for an honest review *
I think the audience for this book is probably quite small, but I managed to fit into it perfectly. As a teen, I was a passionate follower of the Green Brothers and their various YouTube and writing-based efforts. Reading this book was a refreshing reminder of things that brought me a lot of joy growing up, as well as an opportunity to see the ways in which the group has shifted since I stopped following along. But, this book is not exactly approachable in its language or form. This reads very much as a graduate thesis rather than a popular-styled research piece. The language is dense and it relies heavily on theory and research methods that average readers may be unfamiliar with. It took be quite a while the power through reading, not because I didn’t like it (I really enjoyed it), but because the language is heavy and scientific, and unfamiliar to someone not studying multimedia theory. I will say that after reading this book, I was finally compelled to read John Green’s Turtles All The Way Down and re-read The Fault In Our Stars.
I think the audience for this book is probably quite small, but I managed to fit into it perfectly. As a teen, I was a passionate follower of the Green Brothers and their various YouTube and writing-based efforts. Reading this book was a refreshing reminder of things that brought me a lot of joy growing up, as well as an opportunity to see the ways in which the group has shifted since I stopped following along. But, this book is not exactly approachable in its language or form. This reads very much as a graduate thesis rather than a popular-styled research piece. The language is dense and it relies heavily on theory and research methods that average readers may be unfamiliar with. It took be quite a while the power through reading, not because I didn’t like it (I really enjoyed it), but because the language is heavy and scientific, and unfamiliar to someone not studying multimedia theory. I will say that after reading this book, I was finally compelled to read John Green’s Turtles All The Way Down and re-read The Fault In Our Stars.
laylamckane's review against another edition
3.0
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Admittedly, the audience for this book is probably very small. You're either a Neerdfighter or interested in media studies. I happen to be both, which is why this book intrigued me so much! Narratives, Nerdfighters, and New Media is essentially an extended essay/thesis that examines the community of Nerdfighteria through its connections to reading and books and the use of media. Jennifer Burek Pierce attempts to understand what makes Nerdfighteria special and how it has shaped our understanding of what it means to be a reader.
I love academic discussions of media I am interested in so in theory, this was right up my street. The strength of the writing lies in the passion, it's evident the author is herself a fan and is enjoying a deeper, academic exploration of the community. However, this is still an academic thesis and thus not the easiest thing to read, at least for me personally. I enjoyed seeing the convergence of media studies theories and the subject of Nerdfighteria, this book definitely made me reconsider my own perception of my place as a reader and how I interact with authors through different forms of media. But the academic style made it hard to read at times, which is why reading this book took me quite a while!
So I can imagine that this is only relevant for readers who are either Nerdfighters or academics themselves and are willing to take the time to work through this book, but the effort is worth it.
Admittedly, the audience for this book is probably very small. You're either a Neerdfighter or interested in media studies. I happen to be both, which is why this book intrigued me so much! Narratives, Nerdfighters, and New Media is essentially an extended essay/thesis that examines the community of Nerdfighteria through its connections to reading and books and the use of media. Jennifer Burek Pierce attempts to understand what makes Nerdfighteria special and how it has shaped our understanding of what it means to be a reader.
I love academic discussions of media I am interested in so in theory, this was right up my street. The strength of the writing lies in the passion, it's evident the author is herself a fan and is enjoying a deeper, academic exploration of the community. However, this is still an academic thesis and thus not the easiest thing to read, at least for me personally. I enjoyed seeing the convergence of media studies theories and the subject of Nerdfighteria, this book definitely made me reconsider my own perception of my place as a reader and how I interact with authors through different forms of media. But the academic style made it hard to read at times, which is why reading this book took me quite a while!
So I can imagine that this is only relevant for readers who are either Nerdfighters or academics themselves and are willing to take the time to work through this book, but the effort is worth it.
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