Sorry Please Thank You

Sorry Please Thank You

2012 • 222 pages

Ratings6

Average rating3.3

15

Yu's work continues to exhibit a distinct creative voice, occasionally happily absurd, some introspective rambling, good dash of sci fi tropes remixed, healthy portion of pathos. 
Faves: 
First Person Shooter: Big box store retail workers with speculative elements -I loved Finna, Defekt and Horrorstor - I love how well this subgenre works and that I keep finding stories in it. 
Hero Absorbs Major Damage: I know just enough about video games and DND to appreciate this take on the cliches.
Yeoman: A twist on that classic Star Trek ‘red shirt' phenomenon, captain giving off definite ‘randy Kirk' vibes
The Book of Categories: Enchanting storytelling format (at least to someone in info management/admin) and painful themes. 

⚠️ sexual harrassment in the workplace, child death(?), suicide

March 2, 2024