faduma's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
likesami's review against another edition
very interesting. could have been a cool article or magazine, a little too long as a book.
emreads97's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
emifae's review
5.0
I knew the One Direction fandom was expansive, but this blew my mind. While the author of this book relates the concepts and theories discussed to mostly the One Direction fandom, she brings in a lot of interesting thoughts on the different aspects of fandom culture tied in with a touch of her own personal story. Given that, I think it is almost impossible for anyone to write about these fandoms without being part of it themselves, due to the fast paced, transformative nature of these fandoms that require a lot of niche knowledge. Its an interesting look into how something, such as a boyband, can impact a person's life so much without ever meeting.
On top of that, I love the mini-history on how women have shaped the internet culture behind the scenes. Because, we know, there definitely are women on the internet.
On top of that, I love the mini-history on how women have shaped the internet culture behind the scenes. Because, we know, there definitely are women on the internet.
gmzzn's review
5.0
(I received a free digital copy of this book via Netgalley!)
I used to like One Direction’s songs a lot. I didn’t know or care for them enough to consider myself a real fan, back when the group was active, and now that it’s over I care even less about their solo careers. But I do care about knowing curiosities and odd things that happen inside fandoms, and how people interact with things they like – even if I don’t always think it’s good. I’m a sociologist, of course this book caught my attention; an exploration of the obsessions of fangirls and their relationship to the internet? Incredible. Even though it’s not scientific research, or maybe exactly because of that, this was wonderful to read.
“The cultural phenomena of fandom and the internet are braided together – one can’t be fully understood without the other. Both, in providing structure, have also produced chaos.”
Tiffany talks not only about other fangirls and their experiences, but also about her own personal life moments and the relationship between those and being a fan. The crazy things 1D fans pulled off during the band’s existence and beyond, inner fandom jokes that still last through the internet, and how (fan)girls helped create the internet as it is today, are all touched upon as well. Despite not going into depth with some topics, I think the author did a great job compiling ideas together, with careful passion for it as well.
The chaotic energy around the topics in this book gives it more life, and it’s hilarious in a relatable way – it’s so recent I’m sure anyone with social media will recognize a lot of things mentioned. Tiffany made it clear that while fandom has strength and a history connected to the internet and gender issues, anyone analyzing it needs to keep some realism, since there’s also the connection to the (music) market, as fans are the source of profit, and even apparent social power online has its limits.
Overall, 5 stars read, and I’d love to read more by Tiffany as well. Even if now I know more about The Beatles fanfiction than I ever expected to. Fandom might have its positive and negative sides, but Everything I Need I Get from You is 100% good.
I used to like One Direction’s songs a lot. I didn’t know or care for them enough to consider myself a real fan, back when the group was active, and now that it’s over I care even less about their solo careers. But I do care about knowing curiosities and odd things that happen inside fandoms, and how people interact with things they like – even if I don’t always think it’s good. I’m a sociologist, of course this book caught my attention; an exploration of the obsessions of fangirls and their relationship to the internet? Incredible. Even though it’s not scientific research, or maybe exactly because of that, this was wonderful to read.
“The cultural phenomena of fandom and the internet are braided together – one can’t be fully understood without the other. Both, in providing structure, have also produced chaos.”
Tiffany talks not only about other fangirls and their experiences, but also about her own personal life moments and the relationship between those and being a fan. The crazy things 1D fans pulled off during the band’s existence and beyond, inner fandom jokes that still last through the internet, and how (fan)girls helped create the internet as it is today, are all touched upon as well. Despite not going into depth with some topics, I think the author did a great job compiling ideas together, with careful passion for it as well.
The chaotic energy around the topics in this book gives it more life, and it’s hilarious in a relatable way – it’s so recent I’m sure anyone with social media will recognize a lot of things mentioned. Tiffany made it clear that while fandom has strength and a history connected to the internet and gender issues, anyone analyzing it needs to keep some realism, since there’s also the connection to the (music) market, as fans are the source of profit, and even apparent social power online has its limits.
Overall, 5 stars read, and I’d love to read more by Tiffany as well. Even if now I know more about The Beatles fanfiction than I ever expected to. Fandom might have its positive and negative sides, but Everything I Need I Get from You is 100% good.