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Dawn of the Dumb by Charlie Brooker

reanimatedreader's review against another edition

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3.0

Reading so many rantings in a row is a little over the top and depressing. They're also outdated now and since I've never been a fan of any of the popular shows he's reviewing I have no idea what some of the pieces are about. Some, however, are spot on today.

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5.0

Just as good as the first collection of columns, very funny.

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4.0

I have to say I am a huge Charlie Brooker fan and this book is not for those who do not appreciate sardonic and scathing wit. It is a collection of his various Screen Burn and Guardian columns and as such the reader is rewarded by dipping in and out rather than a full straight read through. It was a pleasure to revisit his rants and obscure thoughts, I do miss Screen Burn.

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2.0

I must admit I didn't finish this book. I adore Charlie Brooker and I think if I had read this book at the time it was written I would have been able to finish it, but reading about Big Brother contestants from over 5 years ago just got tedious and I couldn't go on.

I don't think this is a book that dates well.
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