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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
This one is so honest. It's all about what it means to be a fan, the good and bad. the way we can see ourselves and the way people see us. The pride of loving what we love and the shame that comes with giving to much of ourselves to it.
If you are a fan, part of a fandom that consumes your life in the good way, this book is for you. It's about who you are and what you are looking for when you embrace your fangirl self. It's not all pretty but it's all about assuming your passion and enjoying the ride.
If you are a Supernatural fan, then it will speak to you even more.
Enjoy!
If you are a fan, part of a fandom that consumes your life in the good way, this book is for you. It's about who you are and what you are looking for when you embrace your fangirl self. It's not all pretty but it's all about assuming your passion and enjoying the ride.
If you are a Supernatural fan, then it will speak to you even more.
Enjoy!
I enjoyed how the authors combined anecdotes with academic research to explore the worlds of fan girls and fandom, and how social media has really brought a perceived fringe group together. Being a super Ricky Martin and Hugh Jackman fan girl, I was able to relate to many situations, such as feeling guilty that you may be neglecting your family or that you fandom revolves from an unhappy life. I've even experienced run ins with internet fandom police. I do think the authors make an excellent case that a woman's committment to her fandom is often belittled because of her gender. The male face painter who attends every home game of his fav team is held in much better esteem.
This book was exactly what I needed. I'm an academic, I'm also a fan, and I think I'm a fan because I like to escape from being an academic. It's a vicious cycle. One I fight with pretty regularly.
Although this book focuses on the SPN fandom (and has a little heavier analysis of fanfiction than I would like....it's not my bag, but I understand that you do what you need to do to get through the day), I think ANY fan of ANY cultural element will find little bits of this book that resonate.
It's honest, it's fun, it makes you go "They did WHAT!?", and helps you realize that, "Yeah, I probably would too."
I blasted through this sucker in a little under 12 hours....with an 'overnight nap'. It's that good.
Although this book focuses on the SPN fandom (and has a little heavier analysis of fanfiction than I would like....it's not my bag, but I understand that you do what you need to do to get through the day), I think ANY fan of ANY cultural element will find little bits of this book that resonate.
It's honest, it's fun, it makes you go "They did WHAT!?", and helps you realize that, "Yeah, I probably would too."
I blasted through this sucker in a little under 12 hours....with an 'overnight nap'. It's that good.
When I started reading I expected something slightly different. Maybe a little bit more about the shows fans. A bit more fokus on the whole fandom. Instead, the book is more about the authors personal experiences with the creative side of the show and TPTB (The Powers That Be). Thus minus one star.
I liked the book nevertheless because it showed me totally different side of the show. What is going on on "the other side"? That side that fans like me will very likely never get to see and experience? Personal meetings and interviews with the actors and creators, for example. What do they think of the fans?
Also, the book describes very well what is going on on conventions. For me, as someone who has never attended one and most likely never will (sighs sadly) it gave me a clear idea of what I'm missing (sighs even sadder).
But the book isn't all sunshine and squees, it also shows the darker side of fandom, like fan shaming or fans rotting together to kick other fans out of the fandom because they did something or said something that violated one of the unspoken rules of fandom . To me, this was rather surprising. It also adresses the fact that and why we seem to be ashamed of admitting that we are fangirls, with all the typical fangirl behaviour attached. Why do we keep our inner fangirl a secret? Why don't we tell anyone in our real lifes about our Tumblr or LJ account? And why do we feel so instantly connected to other fangirls once we get to know or meet them?
If you have asked yourself those questions and if you're a SPN fan, you will probably like this book, too.
I liked the book nevertheless because it showed me totally different side of the show. What is going on on "the other side"? That side that fans like me will very likely never get to see and experience? Personal meetings and interviews with the actors and creators, for example. What do they think of the fans?
Also, the book describes very well what is going on on conventions. For me, as someone who has never attended one and most likely never will (sighs sadly) it gave me a clear idea of what I'm missing (sighs even sadder).
But the book isn't all sunshine and squees, it also shows the darker side of fandom, like fan shaming or fans rotting together to kick other fans out of the fandom because they did something or said something that violated one of the unspoken rules of fandom . To me, this was rather surprising. It also adresses the fact that and why we seem to be ashamed of admitting that we are fangirls, with all the typical fangirl behaviour attached. Why do we keep our inner fangirl a secret? Why don't we tell anyone in our real lifes about our Tumblr or LJ account? And why do we feel so instantly connected to other fangirls once we get to know or meet them?
If you have asked yourself those questions and if you're a SPN fan, you will probably like this book, too.
I liked Supernatural. That's not necessarily why I requested this book from Netgalley. I requested it because I am a
Fangirl. Like, "I watched Doctor Who and proceeded to name my firstborn Rover Song" level Fangirl. Because of real life
struggles, I've never been to a convention. I live vicariously through experiences like those of the authors of this book.
It was kind of interesting to see a casual research question turn into a full out obsession. And hey--if I could call going to conventions 'research', I would jump at the chance too. There was a recurring theme of "being a hardcore fan is shameful" And you know, maybe it is to the babyboomer generation. But in the same breath that they cited documentaries that made fandoms look ridiculous, they in turn made fandoms in general look, well, crazy. But that's what can happen when your research gets personal.
Verdict: wouldn't even borrow.
Fangirl. Like, "I watched Doctor Who and proceeded to name my firstborn Rover Song" level Fangirl. Because of real life
struggles, I've never been to a convention. I live vicariously through experiences like those of the authors of this book.
It was kind of interesting to see a casual research question turn into a full out obsession. And hey--if I could call going to conventions 'research', I would jump at the chance too. There was a recurring theme of "being a hardcore fan is shameful" And you know, maybe it is to the babyboomer generation. But in the same breath that they cited documentaries that made fandoms look ridiculous, they in turn made fandoms in general look, well, crazy. But that's what can happen when your research gets personal.
Verdict: wouldn't even borrow.
I mean, this was engrossing in parts, but overall not very incisive or groundbreaking. Reads like a chronicle of interviews and convention trips, not really a cohesive work.
I feel so disappointed in this one!! I went into this expecting a fun, yet insightful, look at how fandoms work- specifically the Supernatural fandom. What I got was a book about writing the book. With a huge focus on fanfic writers/readers- of which I am not. It’s also extremely repetitive.
On the very last page the authors mention an academic book they published on fandoms...maybe that’s the book I should have picked up because this was seriously just a book about writing the book.
On the very last page the authors mention an academic book they published on fandoms...maybe that’s the book I should have picked up because this was seriously just a book about writing the book.
To me it was a story I could relate to in many ways. I started reading this right after I got back from my first Supernatural convention. This brought back all the squee and ohmygod moments. I found myself nodding along and having to put the book down every once in a while to calm myself from the excitement and nostalgia.
I also once had an opportunity to interview my idols. (We're not talking about A-list actors here though :D) Their struggles with equipment and scheduling reminded me of that time.
It was kind of refreshing reading about how other people feel about fan shame. We're not alone in this! :)
It was so nice to read about the thoughts and stories of fellow fans and the actors/crew of the show we all love so much. I definitely recommend it to all SPN fans, especially to those new to all things fandom.
I also once had an opportunity to interview my idols. (We're not talking about A-list actors here though :D) Their struggles with equipment and scheduling reminded me of that time.
It was kind of refreshing reading about how other people feel about fan shame. We're not alone in this! :)
It was so nice to read about the thoughts and stories of fellow fans and the actors/crew of the show we all love so much. I definitely recommend it to all SPN fans, especially to those new to all things fandom.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book as it presented a good insight on parts of the supernatural fandom and fan culture in general. However l wasn't happy with the bias way it was written. A lot of fandom was missed out, there was a lot missing such as I would have liked to have seen more from Misha. In addition to that, more aspects of fanfiction could have been explored rather than just Wincest and Jared/Jensen