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mehsi's review
3.0
A new anthology is here, sadly, I have to say it isn't as good as the previous book. :(
I was definitely excited when I saw there would be another Geek book coming out, I quite liked the previous one, and so I was looking forward to this one. And I finally had the chance to order it at Amazon, and yesterday (and today) I had the chance to read it. Sadly, I have to say I am quite disappointed with the book.
Not only is it shorter by quite a bit, there are less comics (my favourite part in the previous anthology) and there is just too many essays/short stories (my least favourite part in the previous anthology). Not only that, but the comics were more miss than hit for me this time. I had a few that made me very happy or had me nodding along in agreement, but some of them were just bland/not for me.
The stories/essays quite often were just not my cup of tea. This was also the case in the previous book, but I feel that it was even more in dislike in this book. Sure, some were really good and I enjoyed them (Cosplay, We will never be back here again, 50 weirdest things, Immortal Love), but with most of the stories I found myself bored or just not interested. I still tried to read them as I do want to give them a chance.
As I also heard others say and I totally agree, it just felt way less geeky/nerdy than the previous book. And I miss that.
I also didn't really find much recognition in the stories, something I had while reading the previous book. :(
So yeah, I think this one will have to go on the to-be-donated-stack in my home, and that I will have to check previews and reviews before I buy another book should there be a new one.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was definitely excited when I saw there would be another Geek book coming out, I quite liked the previous one, and so I was looking forward to this one. And I finally had the chance to order it at Amazon, and yesterday (and today) I had the chance to read it. Sadly, I have to say I am quite disappointed with the book.
Not only is it shorter by quite a bit, there are less comics (my favourite part in the previous anthology) and there is just too many essays/short stories (my least favourite part in the previous anthology). Not only that, but the comics were more miss than hit for me this time. I had a few that made me very happy or had me nodding along in agreement, but some of them were just bland/not for me.
The stories/essays quite often were just not my cup of tea. This was also the case in the previous book, but I feel that it was even more in dislike in this book. Sure, some were really good and I enjoyed them (Cosplay, We will never be back here again, 50 weirdest things, Immortal Love), but with most of the stories I found myself bored or just not interested. I still tried to read them as I do want to give them a chance.
As I also heard others say and I totally agree, it just felt way less geeky/nerdy than the previous book. And I miss that.
I also didn't really find much recognition in the stories, something I had while reading the previous book. :(
So yeah, I think this one will have to go on the to-be-donated-stack in my home, and that I will have to check previews and reviews before I buy another book should there be a new one.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
nomadtla's review against another edition
4.0
A myriad of love
There are as many ways to love as there are geeky things to love. This book does not cover all of them but definitely makes you see love, life, and fandom in new ways.
There are as many ways to love as there are geeky things to love. This book does not cover all of them but definitely makes you see love, life, and fandom in new ways.
mamaejamae's review
2.0
This book was alright but I do not think it was anything to write home about. There were stories that I loved and really rose above the rest (specifically funny or gay ones) but I felt overall the stories were just okay. May pick up the first one to see how it goes.
jjb1313's review
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
3.0
pantswithpockets's review
5.0
I read this book as a little Valentine’s Day treat, and it absolutely provided! Filled with essays, illustrations & anecdotes about the various types of love, this anthology is the perfect light read to remind you love might actually exist. Not just romantic love though, but love of comfort characters, of series that helped you grow, love of characters who taught you to love yourself, love of writing fan fiction- niche loves that make you who you are. Also featuring incredible LGBT stories from actual trans folks, gender queer and non-straight writers, this book provided everything I could’ve asked for on a valentines week frozen indoors
cat_thecatlady's review
4.0
this was a good anthology but not as good as the first one.
there's a disappointingly low number of graphic pieces, compared to the first title. some of the essays just weren't as interesting, as I ended up liking the few comic pieces a lot more. I especially liked "The Horror, The Horror", "Do You Feel It?" and "Cosplay".
there's a disappointingly low number of graphic pieces, compared to the first title. some of the essays just weren't as interesting, as I ended up liking the few comic pieces a lot more. I especially liked "The Horror, The Horror", "Do You Feel It?" and "Cosplay".
gustus's review
3.0
Solid read, although i wish there are more arts and comics. Was expecting all to be fictional stories in there, but it contains some personal pieces about their life, thought on love etc. Maybe a bit too much for my taste as i found them a bit bored, but the comics in between helps to bring back up my interest