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"There is No Antimemetics Division" First Impressions *No Spoilers*
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I read this late last year, and I really enjoyed it. I'm waiting on the audio version to come in for this BOTM re-read, and I'm extremely curious what that will be like.
I heard in as a fan made audiobook on youtube. It can feel daunting at the start but just embrace that you don’t know what, when or where things are happening. It’s part of the experience. Great story overall.
Ooh I read this earlier in the year and loved it! Curious to hear what others think and if they did enjoy it too, what other similar books they would suggest.
I just finished the book a week ago and loved it! Has anyone read other qntm books? I love how he writes and I wanted more of it.
Unfortunately the wait on Libby is several months long (this always happens with new and popular books and presents a problem, because we vote on the monthly read with only a couple of weeks turn around). I may have to use an audible credit on it, but I won’t be able to read it until mid-July even then.
Oh my gosh, I read this last month and adored it! I said it reminded me of the Silence plot from Doctor Who mixed with some X-Files vibes.
Great book, I read both v1 and v2. If you already somewhat familiar with the SCP Foundation then v1 is a treat. Took a little to get used to v2 because the author had to change stuffs that's related to SCP. There's a few notable changes and rewrite that make the story a bit more cohesive as well. Very much recommend the audiobook narrated by Rebecca Calder, the atmosphere is 10/10.
I started this last night, and I'm really liking it so far. It was hard to put it down and go to bed.
I also started this last night and I can't wait to see where this insanity is leading.
Probably the most unique plot device I’ve ever encountered, and I found it terrifying the more I thought about it.
Those who finished the book.. how was it? Its relatively a very short read but i wana know if its worth spending my weekend on it
I read it about two months ago. I loved it, but I'm guessing it's not a book many would take to the beach for a leisurely read while on holiday -- it's quite mind-bending. I'm a huge fan of Christopher Nolan, especially his sci-fi films: Interstellar, Inception, and most relevant here (I think, though more because of complexity than plot similarities), Tenet. Add Memento too, for other reasons. If you like those films, you'd love this novel. If not, well.....
This was one of those books that I finished and then sat staring for a few minutes after I put it down. Total Kermit longingly looking out of the window into the rain vibes.
I agree with Jim, those type of storylines are a good comparison for this book. I personally really enjoyed it, so much so that I am happy to reread it 6 months later. I enjoyed the way that the story reveals itself, and I’m very curious how the experience will be different on rereading, knowing what I know.
Just started this (ch.3) and the concept makes me so uneasy in the way it breaks rules of basic perception and reality. It’s very unique and I’m curious to know more (if that’s even possible 😅)
Same! Just started reading it after wanting to for a long time.
I start it today. I am confused, but intrigued. Curious to see where this goes.
Wow! This is great! Nothing is what it seems.One question. Does anyone know, if there is more than one version of the book? I’m checking out the Polish translation, that came out yesterday and … I know it sounds weird, but some parts are missing, some dialogues are slightly different and in one case there is more information.
For English original I have an eBook with this cover
And a Polish translation wit this cover
Aga wrote: "Wow! This is great! Nothing is what it seems.One question. Does anyone know, if there is more than one version of the book? I’m checking out the Polish translation, that came out yesterday and … ..."
I've heard that the audio version plays static for the redacted bits.
Aga wrote: "Wow! This is great! Nothing is what it seems.One question. Does anyone know, if there is more than one version of the book? I’m checking out the Polish translation, that came out yesterday and … ..."
Aga, it started as a web serial, and then went through another revision after that, so maybe your translation is of the earlier 2020-21 version? There is an author's note about it at the end of the version I read and here is what it says on Wikipedia: "Beginning as web serials contributed to collaborative fiction project SCP Foundation from 2015 to 2020, the work was compiled and independently published by the author in novel form in 2020–21. A significantly revised and expanded version of the novel was published by Del Rey Books and Ballantine Books in 2025, with translations from a panoply of publishers following."
Kaia wrote: "Aga wrote: "Wow! This is great! Nothing is what it seems.One question. Does anyone know, if there is more than one version of the book? I’m checking out the Polish translation, that came out yest..."
That has to be the case.
Kaia wrote: "Aga wrote: "Wow! This is great! Nothing is what it seems.One question. Does anyone know, if there is more than one version of the book? I’m checking out the Polish translation, that came out yest..."
Interesting. I was a little confused because there are two audio books but with the same narrator.
There is also a short on YT explaining the difference between the two versions (which I will now have to watch!)
Does anyone have any recommendations concerning audio versions or audio vs ebook?
I've started yesterday and finished part I. Two of my groups are reading it, so it must be the zeitgeist. Plus I really want to join the VBC after missing nearly all of them this year.
But I have a question.
The reviews go from 'this is mind blowing' to 'this completely fizzled out' with various stops in between about whether the premise was carried out well or not. Not particularly surprising, but given the theme of the novel I fear that it could really ruin the fun.
Y'all seem enthusiastic. Talk to me.
I got a minor chuckle when I tried to check this book out of my city library it says, "This item is not available to fill your request". It probably means that someone didn't return it, but it struck me as funny at first. There is no "There is No Antimemetics Division" :)
It's obviously shrouded in an antimemetics field.
Bobby wrote: "I got a minor chuckle when I tried to check this book out of my city library it says, "This item is not available to fill your request". It probably means that someone didn't return it, but it stru..."How meta! LOL
Maybe they forgot they had borrowed it.
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Melanie wrote: "Reminder: We will be discussing There Is No Antimemetics Division this Sunday at 11 Eastern/ 4 pm London. More details in the VBC thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/......"Cool! I didn’t realise there was a discord until now. Might not be able to join the discussion this time. But maybe the next book! 🙂
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