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faileskye's review against another edition
4.0
I recommend this book to fans of satire, dry humor, and John Scalzi books.
This novel is effectively three books in one, but not in a bad way. To elaborate, it’s roughly spit into a discovery, an exploration, and an intergalactic “relations” phase. This structure effectively keeps the story and plot from becoming stale or outstaying it’s welcome.
The wry humor is topical in a timeless way that pokes fun at things that always seem ripe for satire through the ages. I chuckled, I laughed, and was always entertained throughout. The characters, settings, and writing were all objectively solid.
At the end of the day, like many comedies, Gatecrashers is ultimately forgettable, but remains well worth your money.
This novel is effectively three books in one, but not in a bad way. To elaborate, it’s roughly spit into a discovery, an exploration, and an intergalactic “relations” phase. This structure effectively keeps the story and plot from becoming stale or outstaying it’s welcome.
The wry humor is topical in a timeless way that pokes fun at things that always seem ripe for satire through the ages. I chuckled, I laughed, and was always entertained throughout. The characters, settings, and writing were all objectively solid.
At the end of the day, like many comedies, Gatecrashers is ultimately forgettable, but remains well worth your money.
ryanlaflamme's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
kantrah's review against another edition
2.0
An enjoyable read but let down by the sillyness of the humour and basic scientific innacuracies. The humour doesn't really work well when it's not from the characters and jars you out of the story.
The characters themselves never really get fleshed out as more are added to the main cast. There's even a walking stereotype/trope.
The characters themselves never really get fleshed out as more are added to the main cast. There's even a walking stereotype/trope.
jmy's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bookmason's review against another edition
3.0
Okay time waster, nice humourous edge, but more hard scifi novel than what I was lead to believe.
Not sure I'll read the sequel.
An interesting premise but it doesn't quite get the balance right between the humour and the serious side.
Not sure I'll read the sequel.
An interesting premise but it doesn't quite get the balance right between the humour and the serious side.
raforall's review against another edition
4.0
Review coming to blog and Booklist Magazine soon.
Thought-provoking and fun-- in equal measures. A solid SF for fans both casual and serious.
Thought-provoking and fun-- in equal measures. A solid SF for fans both casual and serious.
hecate64's review against another edition
5.0
It’s a blast
What a blast. I didn’t get anything done today because I read this in one sitting. If you like Scalzi and Valente, you’ll enjoy this.
What a blast. I didn’t get anything done today because I read this in one sitting. If you like Scalzi and Valente, you’ll enjoy this.
timeswitch's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
clacksee's review against another edition
4.0
I have mixed feelings about this one.
It was billed as funny science fiction. It has funny moments and it has warmth and wit, but I wouldn't call it a comedy.
It has frequently been compared to Hitchhiker (including by the author); however, I don't see that at all.
It was written more than a decade ago and published two years ago. I suspect the author's worldview has shifted dramatically in that time. Some of the book seemed to reflect the outlook I see in his twitter feed, but it carries the ghost of what I suspect were his earlier views.
There were a lot mixed messages and I'm not sure what the book's aim was.
I enjoyed the writing style and the character development. I think I'd like to read something Mr Tomlinson has written more recently as I suspect this isn't the best he has to offer.
It was billed as funny science fiction. It has funny moments and it has warmth and wit, but I wouldn't call it a comedy.
It has frequently been compared to Hitchhiker (including by the author); however, I don't see that at all.
It was written more than a decade ago and published two years ago. I suspect the author's worldview has shifted dramatically in that time. Some of the book seemed to reflect the outlook I see in his twitter feed, but it carries the ghost of what I suspect were his earlier views.
There were a lot mixed messages and I'm not sure what the book's aim was.
I enjoyed the writing style and the character development. I think I'd like to read something Mr Tomlinson has written more recently as I suspect this isn't the best he has to offer.
trike's review against another edition
2.0
2 stars because it’s only semi-funny and the cavalier attitude toward genocide. WTF was that about?
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All these books that have the same date for the summer of ‘22 are because I was locked out of Goodreads and didn’t note the day I read the books.
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All these books that have the same date for the summer of ‘22 are because I was locked out of Goodreads and didn’t note the day I read the books.