drj's reviews
85 reviews

Data Feminism by Catherine D'Ignazio, Lauren F. Klein

adventurous challenging inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

Absolutely essential for anyone dealing with data, public policy, or marginalised communities.

Femme Type: A Book Celebrating Women in the Type Industry by Amber Weaver

informative inspiring relaxing fast-paced

5.0

Takenobu Igarashi A-Z by Haruki Mori

adventurous challenging relaxing fast-paced

4.5

Binding seems cheap.

The Street Art Manual by Barney Francis

adventurous challenging informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

The blurb covers the material quite well. It was an unexpected pleasure to have brief Art Histories at the beginning of each section. The manual is unashamedly political and activist and anti-advertising. It reads quickly and easily and has the odd wry joke or two sprinkled in to keep you entertained and alert for subversive uses of irony. Illustrations, in pink and grey, are informative and witty. Just enough nudge to help you get out there and make art!

The Art of Horizon Zero Dawn by Paul Davies

informative inspiring relaxing fast-paced

5.0

The Cyberiad by Stanisław Lem

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My Magical Unicorn by Yujin Shin

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

Interactive elements are good. Words a bit weak.

Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy by Cathy O'Neil

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child death

The Establishment: And How They Get Away with It by Owen Jones

adventurous hopeful slow-paced

3.0

Reading in 2024, it is a bit dated now, but it amusing to see how the stories of some of the people he mentions (like Liz Truss, Nick Clegg) have played out.

The conclusion is probably the best bit. Parts almost read like a manifesto.

The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.0