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Starter Villain

John Scalzi

4.11 AVERAGE


That was very silly but I really enjoyed it. The plot was slim, but the details were hilarious.

This was a light popcorn book, set in modern day but with a sci-fi twist, very similar to Scalzi's last novel, [b:The Kaiju Preservation Society|57693406|The Kaiju Preservation Society|John Scalzi|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1624897234l/57693406._SY75_.jpg|90049719]. This one in particular had me thinking Scalzi was channeling [a:Christopher Moore|16218|Christopher Moore|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1460399391p2/16218.jpg]. Both books were well worth the read, but neither had the staying power of some of Scalzi's other works in the sense that I doubt I'll remember much of the plot in a year from now, or want to reread them.
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Solid pleasure read, expected more of the plot. But good for some laughs and low stress
adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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mxhollyclara's review

4.5
adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous funny lighthearted
adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

Laid back humorous read, the writing pulls you in and the unbelievable “villain-y” is written so matter of factly. Not a deep read but intelligent humor. Very much recommend:)
funny fast-paced