A review by aseel_reads
The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe

challenging hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed the whole arc of these short stories and the premise? Our advancement in tech and infiltrating memory to control global population? Genius. It was a little hard to get into at the start, the first story was the most challenging to read, since we were being introduced to all the technical terms and the rules of the world so quickly, but you figure it out after 25ish pages. I liked that there was some connection between some of the stories but I wish there were more. Story 2 (the hotel) was my favourite and the story with the new apartment and time was the most confusing for me. I liked the last story and how hopeful it was. 
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