Book Review: There Is No Antimemetics Division

by ibobev on 4/6/2026, 1:44:01 PM

https://www.stephendiehl.com/posts/no_antimimetics/

Comments

by: cws

This article says “Book Review:” but then doesn’t provide the title of a book. I’m confused.:)

4/6/2026, 4:17:21 PM

by: scrumbledober

It's surely not a great book and if you are someone who reads a book every few months i wouldn't recommend it. It's very weird and different and fun, though. I suggest it for people who read a lot of sci-fi and are looking for something that doesn't feel the same as 10 other books they've already read.

4/6/2026, 4:05:11 PM

by: grimgrin

You can read the original here <a href="https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/antimemetics-division-hub" rel="nofollow">https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/antimemetics-division-hub</a>There is also the rough draft. I've only read the wiki and the first draft of bookOddly I gifted the actual book away before reading it (I can buy it again, I thought)

4/6/2026, 3:44:34 PM

by: AnotherGoodName

I wonder if this is for the rewrite or the first version.I read the first version and thought the first half was good and that the second half felt clunky. To the point where i don’t recommend it to anyone (not a huge negative, there’s just better books out there).

4/6/2026, 2:58:53 PM

by: jmgimeno

Couldn't finish it. I suppose it was not for me.

4/6/2026, 4:11:03 PM

by: xnx

24 days ago: Sci-Fi Short Film “There Is No Antimemetics Division” <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47363133">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47363133</a>

4/6/2026, 3:16:31 PM

by: HardwareLust

Good timing, the Kindle version is $1.99 right now.

4/6/2026, 2:52:27 PM

by: Schmerika

Nice review; covers all the best points of the book, and its place in the world, without too many spoilers.

4/6/2026, 2:57:05 PM

by: yakattak

Crazy timing. My copy of this is being delivered today from the local bookshop. Great review.

4/6/2026, 3:01:02 PM

by: SendItUp

Loved this book. Definitely a mind trip

4/6/2026, 2:52:28 PM

by: dinkleberg

It’s a fun book. Definitely worth a read.

4/6/2026, 2:48:18 PM

by: gostsamo

TBH, the ending of Ra was a big letdown for me and though I like the small stories, I have the feeling that the author has issue building larger arcs. Still curious about this one and might read it just for the premise.

4/6/2026, 3:20:18 PM

by: mynamemh

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4/6/2026, 3:20:14 PM

by: endgame