Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
I might change this to four stars - I have to think on it for a while.
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Much Needed Stories!
I loved this! Truths told in a lyrically and futuristic fashion. If only..., we would be more human and less like AI. We're all dirty computers and none of us need cleansing.
Thank you, Mx. Monaè, at al. You have blessed me with your gifts.
I loved this! Truths told in a lyrically and futuristic fashion. If only..., we would be more human and less like AI. We're all dirty computers and none of us need cleansing.
Thank you, Mx. Monaè, at al. You have blessed me with your gifts.
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
DNF - unfortunately except for the nevermind story none of the stories in this held my attention :(
Fever dream but not in a bad way!
Definitely watch the “Dirty Computer Emotion Picture” to enhance the universe building experience
Definitely watch the “Dirty Computer Emotion Picture” to enhance the universe building experience
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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:
Complicated
Very interesting collection of short stories, would definitely like to come back and read them again. I liked how they were all in the same universe, and i love afro-futurism
This was the closest I’ve come to not finishing a book in a very long time. It was such a struggle to get through, I had no idea what was happening, and frankly little interest but I pushed through — not necessarily worth it, but I can say I finished it. The stories are not cohesive but there are some common threads throughout (I think?). Some were definitely better than others but nothing stood out. The characters and plots were all over the place and one story could have multiple things going on at the same time leaving me both over and underwhelmed. Some of the dialogue felt forced and few of the characters actually felt developed. Some background/explanations about what the setting or terminology was would’ve really helped readers have a foundation upon which to play the stories out. I struggled hard with this and obviously its not my cup of tea, but maybe it’s yours ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This sci-fi anthology contains five stories. Two novellas and three short stories. All set in the futuristic Orwellian nightmarish dystopian world of Dirty Computer which was the title of Janelle's concept album.
The New Dawn regime is ultra fascist and all-controlling. If you don't conform to all expectations then society labels you a dirty computer and you're at risk of imprisonment and memory wipe.
The stories all centre on those that don't conform. The minorities & LGBTQ community, the creatives & artistic.
New Dawn is insidious, restricting choices and freedom. It's a messed up world and draws inspiration from sci-fi classics and everyday life and ultimately a world where the majority will be labelled as trouble. Being a dirty computer is the right choice in life I feel.
I don't remember reading a book based on a concept album before but it works really well. Janelle is obviously a sci-fi fan and has created an afro-futuristic world with interesting & believable characters. On each story Janelle has collaborated with a different writer. They all bring something different to the project but the stories form a cohesive whole which shows that Janelle's input is crucial and that there's a strong vision behind the concept.
The New Dawn regime is ultra fascist and all-controlling. If you don't conform to all expectations then society labels you a dirty computer and you're at risk of imprisonment and memory wipe.
The stories all centre on those that don't conform. The minorities & LGBTQ community, the creatives & artistic.
New Dawn is insidious, restricting choices and freedom. It's a messed up world and draws inspiration from sci-fi classics and everyday life and ultimately a world where the majority will be labelled as trouble. Being a dirty computer is the right choice in life I feel.
I don't remember reading a book based on a concept album before but it works really well. Janelle is obviously a sci-fi fan and has created an afro-futuristic world with interesting & believable characters. On each story Janelle has collaborated with a different writer. They all bring something different to the project but the stories form a cohesive whole which shows that Janelle's input is crucial and that there's a strong vision behind the concept.