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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a fun read! I've yet to read a Zahn story that I didn't enjoy, and this did not disappoint. The technology mentioned was interesting, the puzzle solving was fun, the narrator's voice and narration style matched the book, and I enjoyed the way he tied all the ends together to create a satisfying conclusion. My one complaint is that it's so short that I felt like I didn't really have time to truly get to know the characters, but I knew this would be a short story going in.
Mr. Zahn, if you're reading this, can you make this idea into a full-length novel? You'd have at least one happy reader.
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Mr. Zahn, if you're reading this, can you make this idea into a full-length novel? You'd have at least one happy reader.
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
As humanity is expanding with a technology that allows one to project their consciousness into a clone somewhere else in the galaxy, Tobey's consciousness gets caught in a trap and he has to find a way to escape with the other "astrals" stuck with him.
As a big Star Wars fan (especially of the books) I am familiar with Timothy Zahn's work and love what he can do. It was fun to see this world for a little bit. It felt like getting to play around with a sci-fi idea and have fun.
For me, it was a perfect science fiction listen. I work outside and listen to audiobooks often hiking the trails at the park where I work, coming in at around an hour it, was like listening to a Twilight Zone of black mirror episode (though one with a happy ending). While I love long epic stories, sometimes it's fun to just have a classic ridiculous space adventure with a plucky human saving the day.
As a big Star Wars fan (especially of the books) I am familiar with Timothy Zahn's work and love what he can do. It was fun to see this world for a little bit. It felt like getting to play around with a sci-fi idea and have fun.
For me, it was a perfect science fiction listen. I work outside and listen to audiobooks often hiking the trails at the park where I work, coming in at around an hour it, was like listening to a Twilight Zone of black mirror episode (though one with a happy ending). While I love long epic stories, sometimes it's fun to just have a classic ridiculous space adventure with a plucky human saving the day.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
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
Fun short story about a human and some aliens caught in a trap and how they work together to get out of it. Neat scifi twist to it.
Big Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy!!
'Trap Line' is a short sci-fi story by the master of the genre Timothy Zahn.
The story is entertaining and keeps things thrilling till the very last twist. It is also well paced, considering that this is just a short story.
In addition, the narrator did a good job with the audiobook.
'Trap Line' is a short sci-fi story by the master of the genre Timothy Zahn.
The story is entertaining and keeps things thrilling till the very last twist. It is also well paced, considering that this is just a short story.
In addition, the narrator did a good job with the audiobook.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Humanity has figured out how to travel across space, moving their consciousness from their own bodies to clones on ships. When Toby attempts to travel to his clone to repair a ship, instead he is caught in a trap meant for other aliens using the same means of travel. He must work with the other aliens to find a way out.
This was a very quick read that managed to convey a lot of story involving space travel and first contact with aliens. I really enjoyed the problem solving aspect of it.
Thanks to Amazon and Amazon Original Stories for an early copy.
This was a very quick read that managed to convey a lot of story involving space travel and first contact with aliens. I really enjoyed the problem solving aspect of it.
Thanks to Amazon and Amazon Original Stories for an early copy.
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Amazon has been doing some amazing work with these zippy short stories! It is a short story so you do kind of get dumped right into it and have to accept without much backstory or details but even with that, really amazing world building and description of these other aliens. Obsessed with the gray cat orange iguana combo pet.
Thanks NetGalley for the copy!
Thanks NetGalley for the copy!
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I received an e-ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
What a fun little short story! I read it in just two sittings. Zahn instantly transports the reader to this future (but not too future) timeline, where the stakes are equal amounts adventurous and cozy. (Yes!! high stakes but cozy!!) I so enjoyed this, and I definitely will be (finally) checking out other books from this author in the future.
What a fun little short story! I read it in just two sittings. Zahn instantly transports the reader to this future (but not too future) timeline, where the stakes are equal amounts adventurous and cozy. (Yes!! high stakes but cozy!!) I so enjoyed this, and I definitely will be (finally) checking out other books from this author in the future.