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juliogabriel's Reviews (10)
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
I went into this on the defense given the historic context behind the creation and distribution of the book. However the author raises many valid concerns regarding society’s propensity to expand and evolve at any expense given that evolution is generally seen as ‘good’ despite not considering what is lost when the skin is shed.
In particular the sections detailing the power process and the means of which society finds new ways to exert themselves through a medium or organisation. Though the issue is this places the onus on the individual to martyrise themselves for a cause which in today’s day and age is easier said than done.
I also found that many of the arguments brought up are too clinical and made no reference to creative acts for example as a means of fulfilment, which pigeonholes (obviously) the argument leading to the conclusions presented which at times feels disingenuous (?)
Either way, regardless on how you feel on technology there are many arguments in here that should be considered as we get closer to a digital age and end up like those guys in WALL-E on floating chairs
RIP Ted
In particular the sections detailing the power process and the means of which society finds new ways to exert themselves through a medium or organisation. Though the issue is this places the onus on the individual to martyrise themselves for a cause which in today’s day and age is easier said than done.
I also found that many of the arguments brought up are too clinical and made no reference to creative acts for example as a means of fulfilment, which pigeonholes (obviously) the argument leading to the conclusions presented which at times feels disingenuous (?)
Either way, regardless on how you feel on technology there are many arguments in here that should be considered as we get closer to a digital age and end up like those guys in WALL-E on floating chairs
RIP Ted
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Slightly trippy, a lot of overlaying elements. Most of the book reads like a fever dream. Very enjoyable, however would benefit from a reread
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Great introspection on the way art and images generally are perceived, what they are trying to convey and how it affects the viewer
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Great look at how gender roles and desire used to be seen - surprisingly more progressive than today
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Meanders between metaphors often leading to no conclusion
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No