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arborwinter's review against another edition
5.0
Very good! It's a rare book that makes me want to start back at the beginning right after I finish and read it all over again. Enjoyed the character of First and the absolute nonsense she got herself into. She was very endearing and the aliens and people around her were very fun and fleshed out.
WOULD READ AGAIN
WOULD READ AGAIN
shell_s's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Starship Repo is the kind of absurdly funny caper full of colorful characters you can tell the author had a blast writing, and his glee is infectious.
It was the "one human among an alien crew" setup a la' Farscape and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy that really drew me in. Here it's a teenaged Earthling scam artist surviving by her wits dubbed "Firstname Lastname" by a computer error (I know, I know, but I promise even on audiobook this was less distracting than one might anticipate since she's swiftly nicknamed "First") who's making her own way until a starship repossessing crew makes her an offer she can't refuse.
Tomlinson delivers on his fun fish-out-of-water premise with many highly original and quirky aliens whose interactions are comically timed to perfection with plucky "First" just trying to roll with it all. Including a memorable occasion where she's assumed to be "cosplaying" an Earthling and she deadpans her human suit took "17 years" to make and "my parents helped."
The quips and hijinks keep coming, and the odds rise ever more steeply against the bold-as-brass crew, yet there's also some found family sweetness underneath the chaos---sometimes our renegades reveal a heart of gold that they didn't steal.
If you enjoy Futurama's referential humor and slick heist stories where misfit crews pull off audacious jobs with a plan 'so zany it just might work,' you should pick up Starship Repo at warp speed.
You don't have to read Gate Crashers set in the same universe to thoroughly enjoy this story, but you'll only be denying yourself more laughs if you don't.
WHEN A HEIST CAPER WHISKS YOU TO A NEW FRONTIER OF FASCINATING LIFE-FORMS AND LAUGHS, TURN ON YOUR COMMS AND BOOST THE SIGNAL!
It was the "one human among an alien crew" setup a la' Farscape and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy that really drew me in. Here it's a teenaged Earthling scam artist surviving by her wits dubbed "Firstname Lastname" by a computer error (I know, I know, but I promise even on audiobook this was less distracting than one might anticipate since she's swiftly nicknamed "First") who's making her own way until a starship repossessing crew makes her an offer she can't refuse.
Tomlinson delivers on his fun fish-out-of-water premise with many highly original and quirky aliens whose interactions are comically timed to perfection with plucky "First" just trying to roll with it all. Including a memorable occasion where she's assumed to be "cosplaying" an Earthling and she deadpans her human suit took "17 years" to make and "my parents helped."
The quips and hijinks keep coming, and the odds rise ever more steeply against the bold-as-brass crew, yet there's also some found family sweetness underneath the chaos---sometimes our renegades reveal a heart of gold that they didn't steal.
If you enjoy Futurama's referential humor and slick heist stories where misfit crews pull off audacious jobs with a plan 'so zany it just might work,' you should pick up Starship Repo at warp speed.
You don't have to read Gate Crashers set in the same universe to thoroughly enjoy this story, but you'll only be denying yourself more laughs if you don't.
WHEN A HEIST CAPER WHISKS YOU TO A NEW FRONTIER OF FASCINATING LIFE-FORMS AND LAUGHS, TURN ON YOUR COMMS AND BOOST THE SIGNAL!
beaker's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
jmy's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
jwilker's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A really fun read that I kinda wish was a series.
slferg's review
5.0
A fun read. Firstname Lastname (a clerical error in data entry that will be fixed any day now) has entered Junktion. She is one of the first humans to enter that space station and the only one who has stayed. She's nearly 18. When she tries to steal a luxury air car to sell to a guy who handles stolen vehicles, she is hijacked by the car and it's owner to his penthouse where he puts a proposition to her. His gang repos star ships for banks and companies that have not been paid back for their loans or their property. He needs her expertise in hacking because lately a competitor has been getting to the ships before his group can and he needs to improve his recovery rate. All of his crew are different species, but that's not a problem - her roommate is a Grenic (kind of like a sentient rock that moves very slowly). First - as she prefers to be called - is rather competitive and with a quick temper which gets her into trouble from time to time, but she has no animosity to any species and is curious about all and everybody. The others are rather amazed at her adaptability and the way she makes friends.
The real crisis comes when they have a contract to repossess a casino starship that is very hard to get into (invitation only). Things get really crazy then. Although the sling racer she repos and then races because somebody ticked her off about not being able to ride it (she has never ridden a sling racer), does get her into hot water.
Nevertheless, a fun read with plenty of excitement.
The real crisis comes when they have a contract to repossess a casino starship that is very hard to get into (invitation only). Things get really crazy then. Although the sling racer she repos and then races because somebody ticked her off about not being able to ride it (she has never ridden a sling racer), does get her into hot water.
Nevertheless, a fun read with plenty of excitement.
rpmiller's review against another edition
3.0
Maybe only 3- stars, the story was reasonably paced and the crises escalated, yet there was too much fantasy. The characters as people would have been developed through the plot, but they were not people, rather fantasy aliens. In the end, this seemed more like a YA story that full adults can't identify with.
quirkycatsfatstacks's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy of Starship Repo through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Starship Repo is the newest novel from the mind of Patrick S. Tomlinson. And honestly, I couldn’t be happier about picking this novel up. I’ve been really craving something like this lately, but I hadn’t been able to put it into words until now. I wanted a space opera with a healthy sense of comedic relief and character building. I got all of that here.
Starship Repo is honestly exactly what it sounds like. And then some. Yes, it follows a team of Repo Agents as they do what they do best – repossess some of the finest spaceships in the galaxy. The job isn’t as easy as it sounds, and it’s surprisingly competitive. But honestly, upping the stakes merely made this novel that much more interesting.
Starship Repo was a fun and clever read, one I really enjoyed. It was witty and full of interesting characters, tense moments, intricate plans, and of course, spaceship repossessions. It wasn’t quite like anything I’ve read, but at the same time, it felt so familiar while reading it.
I’m so happy that I read I when I did, as I hadn’t realized just how badly I was craving something exactly like this. It combined elements I hadn’t expected to see, such as space opera, humor, reference humor, and some crime drama. It was brilliant.
The slightly inane humor combined with all of the references made this a lighter read than it would have otherwise been, and that’s a good thing in my book. That coupled with the more serious core of the plot – the repossession business – made for a truly unique read.
There were a lot of little things that made me fall in love with Starship Repo. For example, I loved the main character’s name. Or rather, the mix-up that resulted in her new name: Firstname Lastname. And yes, you read that right.
I also enjoyed First’s ability to be so human, on a world where she was one of the only of her kind. It made for a refreshing change. Plus, her willingness to grow fond of things she really shouldn’t have…it was just so human and endearing.
The alien races described in this novel were so unbelievable varied. It was fun seeing what Tomlinson would come up with next, to put it mildly. Alongside that, I loved the excuse for all of the older references. It made sense, and gave Tomlinson an excuse to slip in jokes and references that our generation would appreciate.
This was the first novel I had ever read by Tomlinson, but clearly I need to look through the rest of his works, because I absolutely adore his writing style. I hope this quirky style makes an appearance in his other novels.
Starship Repo was a unique and seriously fun read. There are plenty of positive things I could say about it, but then I’d run the risk of spoiling the best parts. So I’ll just settle for saying that this book is one worth reading – especially if you’ve been craving something new and different.
For more reviews check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Starship Repo is the newest novel from the mind of Patrick S. Tomlinson. And honestly, I couldn’t be happier about picking this novel up. I’ve been really craving something like this lately, but I hadn’t been able to put it into words until now. I wanted a space opera with a healthy sense of comedic relief and character building. I got all of that here.
Starship Repo is honestly exactly what it sounds like. And then some. Yes, it follows a team of Repo Agents as they do what they do best – repossess some of the finest spaceships in the galaxy. The job isn’t as easy as it sounds, and it’s surprisingly competitive. But honestly, upping the stakes merely made this novel that much more interesting.
Starship Repo was a fun and clever read, one I really enjoyed. It was witty and full of interesting characters, tense moments, intricate plans, and of course, spaceship repossessions. It wasn’t quite like anything I’ve read, but at the same time, it felt so familiar while reading it.
I’m so happy that I read I when I did, as I hadn’t realized just how badly I was craving something exactly like this. It combined elements I hadn’t expected to see, such as space opera, humor, reference humor, and some crime drama. It was brilliant.
The slightly inane humor combined with all of the references made this a lighter read than it would have otherwise been, and that’s a good thing in my book. That coupled with the more serious core of the plot – the repossession business – made for a truly unique read.
There were a lot of little things that made me fall in love with Starship Repo. For example, I loved the main character’s name. Or rather, the mix-up that resulted in her new name: Firstname Lastname. And yes, you read that right.
I also enjoyed First’s ability to be so human, on a world where she was one of the only of her kind. It made for a refreshing change. Plus, her willingness to grow fond of things she really shouldn’t have…it was just so human and endearing.
The alien races described in this novel were so unbelievable varied. It was fun seeing what Tomlinson would come up with next, to put it mildly. Alongside that, I loved the excuse for all of the older references. It made sense, and gave Tomlinson an excuse to slip in jokes and references that our generation would appreciate.
This was the first novel I had ever read by Tomlinson, but clearly I need to look through the rest of his works, because I absolutely adore his writing style. I hope this quirky style makes an appearance in his other novels.
Starship Repo was a unique and seriously fun read. There are plenty of positive things I could say about it, but then I’d run the risk of spoiling the best parts. So I’ll just settle for saying that this book is one worth reading – especially if you’ve been craving something new and different.
For more reviews check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks