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liketheday's review against another edition
4.0
Agent to the Stars is fun and fluffy. Tom Stein is an agent to a variety of Hollywood "stars" — one real star, a few decent actors, and a bunch of riff-raff. After landing his star, Michelle Beck, a $12 million contract for some crap movie, Stein gets a meeting with the boss, all by his lonesome. His assistant isn't even allowed in! This is because boss dude Carl wants Tom to represent a new client... a blob alien called Joshua.
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ultimatumman's review
4.0
John Scalzi is the man. This is the 5th book oh his that I have read and loved. This one had a lot of humor and was a very enjoyable read. Funny blend of Hollywood and Science Fiction.
inkstndfngrs's review against another edition
3.0
I would suggest this book to fans of Ernest Cline. In fact, that's why I picked it up: Wil Wheaton reads the audio for his books as well. Wil is always fun to listen, so if you're a fan of audiobooks: check this one out.
As for the book itself: It's not the greatest. It's entertaining enough that I finished it, but...the end was just a little too "out there" I really think if he had wanted to, he could have done a trilogy of books and dealt with the issue in a vastly different way. I've never read any of the Scalzi's other novels (not typically my genre to be honest. I even had to add a Sci-Fi shelf for this one!), but I know enough about him to know that this isn't his usual style. Not sure if I'll try another of his titles, but for what it was, this one was a fun, lighthearted comedy.
As for the book itself: It's not the greatest. It's entertaining enough that I finished it, but...the end was just a little too "out there" I really think if he had wanted to, he could have done a trilogy of books and dealt with the issue in a vastly different way. I've never read any of the Scalzi's other novels (not typically my genre to be honest. I even had to add a Sci-Fi shelf for this one!), but I know enough about him to know that this isn't his usual style. Not sure if I'll try another of his titles, but for what it was, this one was a fun, lighthearted comedy.
nearly_empty_nesting's review against another edition
5.0
I'm reading John Scalzi's backlist and this did not disappoint. I'm not sure I would pick this one up based on the cover alone, as it does look a little childish.
At first, it felt a little random. You have an agent to the Stars in Hollywood casting a Holocaust movie, and then a side story of the first alien contact. It wasn't until the end that it was woven together in such an unexpected, but perfect way.
This is a light, fluffy read that gives you something to think about.
At first, it felt a little random. You have an agent to the Stars in Hollywood casting a Holocaust movie, and then a side story of the first alien contact. It wasn't until the end that it was woven together in such an unexpected, but perfect way.
This is a light, fluffy read that gives you something to think about.
lisawreading's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars? Well, there's definitely something to be said for an audiobook that kept me laughing from start to finish. Narrator Wil Wheaton takes the crazy imagination of John Scalzi and turns it into a wild and hilarious performance that's silly and light, and yet with some surprisingly touching moments too. Such fun. If your sense of humor runs toward goofy and you enjoy wholly unusual sci-fi plots (with smelly aliens), don't miss this book!
4thcaballero's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
4.25
misterjay's review against another edition
4.0
Aliens need representation too. Or at least, that's the central premise of Agent to the Stars, John Scalzi's first novel.
Like all Scalzi novels, the story is served at breakneck pace, with character being revealed in the pauses between the actions. There is a little romance, a lot of humor, and the occasional plot twist.
Agent is a fun, fast read; I read it through during an average day and did not feel that I was missing anything by reading in bits and pieces over the course of my day. Still, it is fun and a good laugh when needed.
Recommended.
Like all Scalzi novels, the story is served at breakneck pace, with character being revealed in the pauses between the actions. There is a little romance, a lot of humor, and the occasional plot twist.
Agent is a fun, fast read; I read it through during an average day and did not feel that I was missing anything by reading in bits and pieces over the course of my day. Still, it is fun and a good laugh when needed.
Recommended.