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pkiwi's review
4.0
Could have done with a bit more exposition earlier on because several 'revelations' fall flat for lack of knowledge, but otherwise a funny and solidly engaging space satire that mixes the heydays of the Wild West with the question what happens to the starship pilots after all the space battles have been fought.
pcro99's review
2.0
I am vexxed by this author. I have read two of his books now and I know I should thoroughly enjoy them. The dry British wit is right up my alley. I have no issue with the subject matter. The comparison is exhausting and over done, but, yes, the writing style did put me in the mind of Douglas Adams whom I adore. But, still, I really did not like this. I just have trouble figuring out why.
gibs144's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wookieeatemyshoe's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
loopingtangent's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
led's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
stygian_theophany's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
4.0
After years of watching his video game reviews, I’ve only now discovered that one of my favorite game reviewers also writes books! If like me, you're a fan of Yahtzee's reviews then you likely already know what to expect. Yahtzee brings his cynical and snarky brand of Brit humor to his writing (and narration, if you have the audiobook version).
The satirical style of Will Save the Galaxy for Food is very Douglas Adams inspired. The story follows the misadventures of a Star Pilot in a universe where intergalactic space travel has been redundant with the invention of 'Quantum Tunneling'. Down on his luck and struggling to make ends meet, he gets roped into a job where he has to impersonate none but the galaxy's most hated Star Pilot, Jacques McKeown!
If you’re a fan of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and enjoy lighthearted humor laced with snark and sarcasm, this book is a must-read!
The satirical style of Will Save the Galaxy for Food is very Douglas Adams inspired. The story follows the misadventures of a Star Pilot in a universe where intergalactic space travel has been redundant with the invention of 'Quantum Tunneling'. Down on his luck and struggling to make ends meet, he gets roped into a job where he has to impersonate none but the galaxy's most hated Star Pilot, Jacques McKeown!
If you’re a fan of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and enjoy lighthearted humor laced with snark and sarcasm, this book is a must-read!