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Isabelle's avatar

some great musings! i may not have read Sunrise in the Reaping but i am thankful that ms suzanne collins continues to expand on this universe with intent. the world surely needs it!

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Emily Zhu's avatar

thank you for the kind words, isabelle! i'm glad you enjoyed the read!

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Amanda Cabal's avatar

Whoa a comment section

“The follow-up work lacks heart and *intention* things that make art worth consuming.” (Emphasis added)

Nostalgia re-hashes and AI slop hurt for a lot reasons but I hadn’t landed on the lack of intent behind the stuff AI generates as a reason I find it so distasteful. Intent. Will be chewing on the concept.

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Emily Zhu's avatar

money grabs with no artistic intention always make themselves known in their quality and messaging...! thank you for reading!

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