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eososray's review
3.0
The year in 2057 and Zachary Nixon Johnson is the last private detective on Earth.
A slightly bizarre story line makes this a thoroughly enjoyable read, with plenty of humour and action.
A slightly bizarre story line makes this a thoroughly enjoyable read, with plenty of humour and action.
peacefulbookwyrm's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
csdaley's review
4.0
I enjoyed this book. Sometimes the puns were a little painful but nothing that will stop me from reading thhe next book.
A nice mix of science fiction and mystery.
A nice mix of science fiction and mystery.
iffer's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this as silly, pulpy fun. This book reminded me of "Time Trax" meets some sort of "Star Trek" holosuite adventure.
joelevard's review
3.0
Read this one in college. I remember quite liking it -- a fun little insane cyborg mystery -- but what stands out in my memory is the hero detective's internal A.I. partner, who constantly pokes fun at him and makes quips. A very funny book.
Yet I don't seem to have cared enough to follow along with the sequels... huh.
Yet I don't seem to have cared enough to follow along with the sequels... huh.
lemonadehead's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.25
vulco1's review
4.0
This is what you get when Sam Spade, Indiana Jones, and Daniel Craig get mixed. A witty, irreverent celebrity detective (Who's over the celebrity part) who ends up saving the world on accident.
The writing was punchy, funny and with good world-building. I believed there was stuff going on in the world before and after I closed the book.
The mystery was fair (as in you could solve it if you wanted to and paid attention) and pretty well written with some twists and turns and red herrings.
The characters may be the weak point, but it's a pulp novel, and they were interesting, had a bit of depth, and kept the plot moving.
I enjoyed it and would read the next book in the series.
The writing was punchy, funny and with good world-building. I believed there was stuff going on in the world before and after I closed the book.
The mystery was fair (as in you could solve it if you wanted to and paid attention) and pretty well written with some twists and turns and red herrings.
The characters may be the weak point, but it's a pulp novel, and they were interesting, had a bit of depth, and kept the plot moving.
I enjoyed it and would read the next book in the series.
chaosqueen's review
5.0
Basically listened to this in a day. Fucking excellent story, and yet another spectacular Graphic Audio production. Also funny as hell. And those twists were perfect. I lovd when a story makes me gasp aloud in shock. This story has it all. Cannot wait to get to the second book ^__^
aaron_hale's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25