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_dilliam_william's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
3.75
This is my second time reading this and I just loved it. It was one of those books that made me feel like I was watching a film, like I almost forgot I was actually reading. I just tore through it. Highly recommended easy reading.
There are obviously some places it lacks, which is probably covered up by my love for the show. There are also times when the book feels more like a collage of episodes (which it kind of is!) rather than a single plot. It also skips over some of the character bonding that the show provides, but it does give a lot of much needed backstory to elements of the plot.
However, despite all these flaws I just can’t give it a lower rating because it’s so much fun. The book is funny without being pretentious, it’s interesting without being technical, and it’s just plain enjoyable all-round.
dads2tired's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
apathetic_teapot's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this story. Makes me think of the love child of Hitchhiker's Guide and Flying Circus.
scumlow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
angus_mckeogh's review against another edition
5.0
Just absolutely awesome stuff! Such a fun read and funny as hell. Reminiscent of Douglas Adams but certainly not a direct copy. If anything perhaps more brilliant in some areas and a bit inferior in others. The whole bit about Rimmer making a copy of himself was just phenomenal. Want to dive right into the sequel but I’m in the middle of too many other books at the moment. But grand. Highly recommended!
kirstyhetherington's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
davidcottington's review against another edition
4.0
I grew up watching Red Dwarf so this was a fun, nostalgic read for me.
I like Sci-fi that's set in space but that's almost a secondary plot line. Red Dwarf is really just about some guys fumbling along - the fact that they're in space isn't always that important.
A lot of Sci-fi (especially written by men) can be a bit awkward to read today but I think this has aged well - the same for the show!
I'm not sure I'm that motivated to read the rest of the series. I'm sure I'll pick them up at some point when I'm looking for an easy, low stakes read.
I like Sci-fi that's set in space but that's almost a secondary plot line. Red Dwarf is really just about some guys fumbling along - the fact that they're in space isn't always that important.
A lot of Sci-fi (especially written by men) can be a bit awkward to read today but I think this has aged well - the same for the show!
I'm not sure I'm that motivated to read the rest of the series. I'm sure I'll pick them up at some point when I'm looking for an easy, low stakes read.
retrophrenologist's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0