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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
It was a fun concept, but the writing was lacking anything that gripped me. I found myself just wanting a plot synopsis so I could skip actually reading it.
A warp speed read. If you like sci fi and Star Trek but can also laugh about it, pick this one up.
At first I thought this book was going to be in the ilk of Douglas Adams or Terri Pratchett but in many ways this is an enjoyable meta hilarious science fiction novel in its own right.
The best quality of the book is its meta quality. There is plenty of hilarious fan service for Trek-lovers (I loved TOS, but don't quite count myself a Trekkie). In the audiobook, Wil Wheaton read a scene in which the Chekov-analogue rants drunkenly about being sent on away team missions that left me LOLing.
I'm more likely to pick up a Scalzi than most SF works out there, but I'm always a bit put off by how much his main characters sound like each other (and like him). Most have a clever way with words that might work well with one character, but when I see others speaking in the same witty form, it throws me out of the story momentarily.
I'd definitely recommend this as a light, entertaining read for anyone who loves SF TV tropes.
I'm more likely to pick up a Scalzi than most SF works out there, but I'm always a bit put off by how much his main characters sound like each other (and like him). Most have a clever way with words that might work well with one character, but when I see others speaking in the same witty form, it throws me out of the story momentarily.
I'd definitely recommend this as a light, entertaining read for anyone who loves SF TV tropes.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really appreciate Scalzi's sense of humor. I also love how this poked fun at sci-fi shows.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Macht Spaß zu lesen und hinterlässt einige Anregungen zum Nachdenken 😌
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book is amazing. Do you like Star Trek and other science fiction TV shows? You will like this book. Do you like Galaxy Quest? You will love this book! Hilarious and with a surprising amount of heart, this novel brought me lots of joy. I highly recommend it!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes