The story is narrated in such a captivating way. Readers should be prepared for very serious topics that would warrant a number of content warnings, but the strong way in which the author engages with these themes makes this the very reason to read the book in the first place.
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bookpunk reviewed Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
bookpunk reviewed The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Enjoyable read
4 stars
Easy to read and a nice story. If you already saw the movie, you won't be surprised as the plot closely aligns. Still the book adds something to the story by capturing the internal perspective of the protagonist and with some details that the movie left out. #FediBooks
Easy to read and a nice story. If you already saw the movie, you won't be surprised as the plot closely aligns. Still the book adds something to the story by capturing the internal perspective of the protagonist and with some details that the movie left out. #FediBooks
bookpunk reviewed Digitaler Kolonialismus by Ingo Dachwitz
Unbedingte Leseempfehlung
5 stars
Dieses Buch sollte zur Standardlektüre werden für alle, die sich mit Technologie und Gesellschaft auseinandersetzen wollen.
Unglaublich lehrreich und trotz der inhaltlichen Dichte entwickelt sich ein angenehmer Lesefluss, so dass ich das Buch während der einzelnen Kapitel kaum weglegen konnte. Die jeweiligen Kapitel sind jeweils für sich eine wertvolle Sammlung von Informationen, Quellen und Einordnung, die von der sorgfältigen Recherche der Autoren zeugen. Insgesamt ergibt sich schlüssiges Gesamtbild und ein roter Faden, der auch dann gut verfolgt werden kann, wenn zwischen dem Lesen der einzelnen Kapitel etwas mehr Zeit vergeht.
Unbedingte Leseempfehlung, danke für dieses Buch! #FediBooks #DigitalerKolonialismus
bookpunk reviewed Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
An amazing read
5 stars
This is such a strong story and great storytelling. I frequently found myself inspired by it to reflect on how we as individuals and communities may cope with our world. Can wholeheartedly recommend! #FediBooks #Solarpunk
This is such a strong story and great storytelling. I frequently found myself inspired by it to reflect on how we as individuals and communities may cope with our world. Can wholeheartedly recommend! #FediBooks #Solarpunk
bookpunk started reading Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
bookpunk reviewed Digital Degrowth by Michael Kwet
Clear recommendation for everyone interested or active in tech-related issues
4 stars
This is a valuable book with rich empirical insights and with mostly clear writing. It contributes to an important discussion we need to have throughout societies and communities, especially those working on tech or tech-related issues. The first seven chapters and their strong empirical body are the strongest part of the book. The final two chapters, mainly oriented towards normative and instructive descriptions, sometimes feel a bit too repetitive and theory-driven. Still definitely worth reading to the end. The book provides extensive references for further reading and is packed with real-world examples that underpin the topic's relevance and can be an inspiration for activists and storytelling.
This is a valuable book with rich empirical insights and with mostly clear writing. It contributes to an important discussion we need to have throughout societies and communities, especially those working on tech or tech-related issues. The first seven chapters and their strong empirical body are the strongest part of the book. The final two chapters, mainly oriented towards normative and instructive descriptions, sometimes feel a bit too repetitive and theory-driven. Still definitely worth reading to the end. The book provides extensive references for further reading and is packed with real-world examples that underpin the topic's relevance and can be an inspiration for activists and storytelling.
bookpunk wants to read Digitaler Kolonialismus by Ingo Dachwitz
Freue mich schon: in zwei Tagen erscheint endlich "Digitaler Kolonialismus: Wie Tech-Konzerne und Großmächte die Welt unter sich aufteilen" von Ingo Dachwitz @roofjoke@mamot.fr und Sven Hilbig! #DigitalerKolonialismus #FediBooks
Freue mich schon: in zwei Tagen erscheint endlich "Digitaler Kolonialismus: Wie Tech-Konzerne und Großmächte die Welt unter sich aufteilen" von Ingo Dachwitz @roofjoke@mamot.fr und Sven Hilbig! #DigitalerKolonialismus #FediBooks
bookpunk rated Machtübernahme: 5 stars

Machtübernahme by Arne Semsrott
Das Buch der Stunde: Der bekannte Politikaktivist Arne Semsrott zeigt, was passiert, wenn Rechtsextremisten an die Macht kommen - und …
bookpunk commented on Digital Degrowth by Michael Kwet
The book is starting really strong, with an analysis and explanation of digital colonialism and critical economic theory. A lot of empirical evidence is provided but it does not disrupt the reading flow. Rather it makes me want to continue. Can definitely recommend so far! #FediBooks #DigitalColonialism #DigitalDegrowth #Degrowth #Colonialism #MichaelKwet





