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Really interesting and slightly bizarre SF novel, about a person who ends up getting a mystery job. There is a lot of humor, especially in the beginning.

I certainly got lost on the more science-techy things, but it was a very enjoyable book. The author's voice is a very unique one, and I will certainly look for more from him.

kerryw78's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

pinxsol's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

This book is very self-aware, very millenial and very current. It knows what it's doing, and it does it well, it targets a certain audience, and basically memes on a lot of 'current' events, to the point that I think either it was supposed to be read as soon as it came out, or you've gotta be terminally online to get which event in current history it's talking about.
Also. It's cozy sci-fi!! I've been searching for that particular flavor for awhile now, and I'm very pleasantly surprised by it, I love the diverse cast, the self-insert MC, the wish-fulfillment of it all...
One thing that let me down was the humor. I thought, judging by the reviews, that this book would be funnier than it was. The only time I genuinely let out a laugh was the

Edward's tumescent cloaca

moment. What a stunning string of words that is.

Huge end of the book spoiler ahead:

I was so sad that Tom died. Like damn. Genuine sadness. I was lowkey shipping him with Jamie just for the cozy meet-cute serotonin - there's no actual romance in the book, it was all in my head, but still. That death scene kinda hit me hard.

andoriachan's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I disliked all the characters and felt bad the main character seemed 2 dimension. The scientist even made fun of the main character for being "nerdy".
"I lift things" just made him very unlikeable as a main hero.

Kagu was the worst tho
He complained about not going on the mission soon enough only to complain that he should have stayed back at base.

The book could also be a lot better without the modern day references.

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nerdymaeve's review

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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