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[-] sbv@sh.itjust.works 14 points 8 months ago

They're FOSS competence porn and wish fulfillment fantasy. I'm 100% on board with his politics and ideas, but the stories are a bit weak.

They're fun though.

[-] morrowind@lemmy.ml 7 points 8 months ago

They’re FOSS competence porn...

That may be the best most detailed description I've ever seen in three words. Sounds like it could be interesting

[-] veniasilente@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago

They’re FOSS competence porn

Exactly the kind of porn youngsters leading to become adults should read, IMO.

[-] kalkulat@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

While they're written for a YA audience, (doesn't include me) I read and enjoyed both Little Brother, Homeland, and Makers. Cory's head is almost always in the right place for me (including at readings.)

[-] andrewrgross@slrpnk.net 1 points 8 months ago

Which book or books did you read? I've read Walkaway, and I'm half way through The Lost Cause, and while I wouldn't say that they're not competence porn, I actually think the story and character work is pretty good in these, imo.

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