Crash Override (book)
| Company type | Memoir |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founder | Zoë Quinn |
| Products | Book |
Crash Override: How Gamergate (Almost) Ruined My Life, and Strategies to Combat Online Hatred is a memoir authored by independent game creator Zoë Quinn. The book chronicles their personal ordeal as a target during the Gamergate episode and outlines their initiatives to address digital harassment.
Reception
Reviewers praised Quinn for offering an honest and balanced viewpoint amidst adversity. According to Kirkus Reviews, the narrative occasionally alternates between intimate storytelling and practical advice on maintaining online security. The memoir earned a nomination for the 2018 Hugo Award in the category of Best Related Work, which honors distinguished non-fiction contributions related to science fiction or fantasy.
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