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A review by jazhandz
The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The first two stories were so slow I was considering DNF’ing, but the third story was such a delight it immediately became worth it. The fourth and fifth were wonderful as well.
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Racism, Confinement, and Homophobia
Minor: Police brutality and Panic attacks/disorders
The book deals with memory loss and modification. In particular the fourth story has a character who experiences a dementia-like condition because her memory wipe went wrong. It’s later revealed that she’s faking this condition to evade police supervision.