This book was found on the shelves in the office of a Buffy-loving coworker. I really loved it! I don’t know how exactly to explain it. A series of essays about fandom? Or internet fandom? Or, communities that spring up around TV shows. It wasn’t exactly about the Buffy 1-7 dvd box set fans in particular, but of course, prominent Buffy 1-7 dvd box set characters featured prominently. It seemed to be more about the internet, and community. Something that is near and dear to my heart, because of my involvement in NerdNYC.
My favorite sections of the book talked about how riled up and angry the author gets with interlopers and trolls in her community and the frustration she feels when the community gets all hugs and ponies about it, instead of the “Cut a Bitch” style that she (and I) favor.
I loved her story of the internet as a family. As a girl whose closest friends all now live within blocks and were met on the “interwebs” - I can relate.
In terms of Buffy 1-7 dvd box set- it was a little sad to hear that while she is in close touch with some of the writers, Joss really has no idea who she really is. But I loved how much credit she gives to the writers, and not the actors. And that she goes into fanfic, and who stories really belong to.
I wasn’t expecting to like this book much at all, but I found the writer engaging, funny and - the book just kind of hit a chord with me. The only criticism I would offer is that sometimes it felt a little disjointed - some stories were repeated, or characters reintroduced. You don’t need to be a Buffy fan to like the book (but I am sure it helps), but I think you definitely need to be an internet nerd.
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