pnutbutterprincess reviewed Old Media by Annalee Newitz
Review of 'Old Media' on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
I really enjoyed this, for its diversity as well as the sweetness of it. It sounds like Med is asexual, which raises interesting ideas about robots having a sexuality. The only difficulty with this specific instance is that asexuality is often perceived as a lack of emotion, or as if that person is like a robot, without the drive that "makes them human," so almost reinforcing that stereotype. I still like the premise and the little glimpse we get into their lives.
I do not like the whitewashed cover art, which directly contradicts character descriptions in the story.
I really enjoyed this, for its diversity as well as the sweetness of it. It sounds like Med is asexual, which raises interesting ideas about robots having a sexuality. The only difficulty with this specific instance is that asexuality is often perceived as a lack of emotion, or as if that person is like a robot, without the drive that "makes them human," so almost reinforcing that stereotype. I still like the premise and the little glimpse we get into their lives.
I do not like the whitewashed cover art, which directly contradicts character descriptions in the story.
