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Bimbos of the Death Sun by Sharyn McCrumb
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
It's funny how much fandom hasn't changed. Geeks are still pushy, annoying, weird, and yet lovable. Writers are still shitheads, women are still tired, and convention managers are still way in over their heads.
I honestly don't see how someone not steeped in geek culture could like this, but I'm glad I got to enjoy it. It's a fun romp through murder, writing, DnD, love, and tenured positions. What else is there to say?
My only complaint is that this book really does not like fat women, which is, annoyingly, pretty on brand for the culture it's portraying. But the fact that they really hammer the point home with a woman saying it? Come on. But hey, what can we expect from the 80s.
I honestly don't see how someone not steeped in geek culture could like this, but I'm glad I got to enjoy it. It's a fun romp through murder, writing, DnD, love, and tenured positions. What else is there to say?
My only complaint is that this book really does not like fat women, which is, annoyingly, pretty on brand for the culture it's portraying. But the fact that they really hammer the point home with a woman saying it? Come on. But hey, what can we expect from the 80s.