rebeccarennerfl's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book, and even though I wish I had read it when it came out, I also feel like reading it right now, with all the things going on in the news, was really cathartic.
eososray's review against another edition
3.0
There were some of these essays that I thought were very well thought out and made some excellent points.
And being a very big science fiction and fantasy fan, I liked her descriptions of the efforts she brings to creating interesting and unique characters. Because one of the things I like about these genres is they have always been a place I could find the heroines I wanted to read about.
There were other essays that came across as ranting, and I do get it, the author is angry and needs to vent. I've just never been that comfortable with anger, not my own or others. So these ones were less interesting for me.
I liked the book, though I thought it was more about the authors geek feminist outlook & life, rather than about an actual revolution.
And being a very big science fiction and fantasy fan, I liked her descriptions of the efforts she brings to creating interesting and unique characters. Because one of the things I like about these genres is they have always been a place I could find the heroines I wanted to read about.
There were other essays that came across as ranting, and I do get it, the author is angry and needs to vent. I've just never been that comfortable with anger, not my own or others. So these ones were less interesting for me.
I liked the book, though I thought it was more about the authors geek feminist outlook & life, rather than about an actual revolution.
chirson's review against another edition
4.0
Very readable and fun, almost making you feel like you're having a conversation with the author, who sure knows how to spin a yarn. The most famous essay (We have always fought) actually didn't live up to the hype for me (my own fault: I expected it to be more informative and comprehensive, but it was more of a calling cry with personal anecdotes - interesting and well-written, but not what I wanted; I liked the llamas though).
The personal medical horror stories were terrifying on multiple levels, not least of which - the idea that no doctor caught the fairly telling symptoms for what they were... And the entire lack-of-insurance aspect of it. (And to think that our politicians keep talking about privatising more of the health services. Dreadfulness.)
But the sad thing is, while the author's personality and style made me want to read her fiction, reading about the thought process and the details of Hurley's actual books made me think they're really far from my kind of thing :( Too grim too dark too military too something... But I'm willing to be convinced otherwise and may give her a try at some later point.
The personal medical horror stories were terrifying on multiple levels, not least of which - the idea that no doctor caught the fairly telling symptoms for what they were... And the entire lack-of-insurance aspect of it. (And to think that our politicians keep talking about privatising more of the health services. Dreadfulness.)
But the sad thing is, while the author's personality and style made me want to read her fiction, reading about the thought process and the details of Hurley's actual books made me think they're really far from my kind of thing :( Too grim too dark too military too something... But I'm willing to be convinced otherwise and may give her a try at some later point.
babyfacedoldsoul's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma and Eating disorder
shoggoth_roof's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book in the right moment and I loved it! I was feeling quite bad about myself and, you know what? Hurley made me feel much better. We can do it better and be can do something to improve our world and ourselves. In her book she writes about many things, from Gamergate to health insurance, from racism to juggling with your work and what you love. Well, I usually say that many books are "a must have", but, believe me: everyone needs to have this knowledge, this visions, and achieve the force to perform all the things we desire. Thanks, Hurley, for this collection of essays.
Creo firmemente que algunos libros debemos leerlos en el momento adecuado para disfrutarlos del máximo y La revolución feminista geek llegó en uno de mis momentos de bajón para animarme (ni recuerdo cuándo fue la última vez que escribí una breve reseña en inglés por aquí), tanto anímicamente como para reafirmarme de que todos podemos hacer algo para mejorar el mundo en el que vivimos, aunque creamos que somos "solo uno más". Esta colección de ensayos trata de numerosos temas, como el acoso en las redes sociales y en la vida real, la responsabilidad del escritor, la importancia de la literatura y el cine, el racismo y cómo lo percibimos, cómo es el sistema sanitario estadounidense o cómo lidiar con tu trabajo y tus pasiones (que bien pueden ser otro trabajo). Hurley nos abre su corazón y nos cuenta numerosas experiencias de su vida, incluyendo algunas de las más traumáticas, y las entrelaza con temas de la más rabiosa actualidad (tened en cuenta que el epílogo es de 2015) para darnos más puntos de vista sobre los temas que trata. Sus ensayos me han parecido tanto didácticos como inspiradores y os animo a leer esta obra, aunque sea "en pequeñas lecturas" (como yo hice) para que veáis de otra forma el mundo que nos rodea, ese mundo que podemos mejorar entre todos.
Creo firmemente que algunos libros debemos leerlos en el momento adecuado para disfrutarlos del máximo y La revolución feminista geek llegó en uno de mis momentos de bajón para animarme (ni recuerdo cuándo fue la última vez que escribí una breve reseña en inglés por aquí), tanto anímicamente como para reafirmarme de que todos podemos hacer algo para mejorar el mundo en el que vivimos, aunque creamos que somos "solo uno más". Esta colección de ensayos trata de numerosos temas, como el acoso en las redes sociales y en la vida real, la responsabilidad del escritor, la importancia de la literatura y el cine, el racismo y cómo lo percibimos, cómo es el sistema sanitario estadounidense o cómo lidiar con tu trabajo y tus pasiones (que bien pueden ser otro trabajo). Hurley nos abre su corazón y nos cuenta numerosas experiencias de su vida, incluyendo algunas de las más traumáticas, y las entrelaza con temas de la más rabiosa actualidad (tened en cuenta que el epílogo es de 2015) para darnos más puntos de vista sobre los temas que trata. Sus ensayos me han parecido tanto didácticos como inspiradores y os animo a leer esta obra, aunque sea "en pequeñas lecturas" (como yo hice) para que veáis de otra forma el mundo que nos rodea, ese mundo que podemos mejorar entre todos.
kaytemi's review against another edition
5.0
2018 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge
#49 read a book about a problem facing society today
I wasn't going to count this toward my reading challenge, but I realised I don't have any reason not to. This book hit home so hard for me; Kameron Hurley appears to be my spirit animal.
This is definitely worth the read, even if you're only after the essay on Mad Max: Fury Road and/or Die Hard, because they're both rather magnificent (essays, yes; also films).
#49 read a book about a problem facing society today
I wasn't going to count this toward my reading challenge, but I realised I don't have any reason not to. This book hit home so hard for me; Kameron Hurley appears to be my spirit animal.
This is definitely worth the read, even if you're only after the essay on Mad Max: Fury Road and/or Die Hard, because they're both rather magnificent (essays, yes; also films).
roytoo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
5.0
An interesting set of articles from Kameron Hurley about feminists, science fiction and geeks.