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tzurky 's review for:
The Human Division
by John Scalzi
This is fucking awesome! Finally, a book in the series I can finally get behind. And yes, it is a perfectly regular novel, despite the episodic format. Not too long ago, that is how novels were published. Since the thing was planned as a whole, there are no unnecessary fillers and every episode is somewhat self-contained while also completing the overarching narrative and linking seamlessly into the other parts.
There is really nothing to criticize here. The plot is great, more spy novel than science fiction novel, but it finally puts the world-building of the last 3.5 books to good use.
The characters are wonderful! Abumwe is a breath of fresh air, I’ve always loved Wilson and the rest of the cast is also great. They’re quirky in a perfectly natural way and entirely lovable. They also work perfectly as a team. Seriously, these are just about the best characters I’ve read about of Scalzi’s except for the ones in Redshirts. And it’s their sense of camaraderie and their banter which makes the novel compelling, more than the spy hijinks.
I’d say this one is almost worth slogging through that mess of a third book. Nothing will make me forgive having to tolerate Perry for two whole books, though. Especially since he’s likely to be coming back. After all, when the day needs saving it’s not the smart, hardworking and unassuming heroes we get here who will do it. Nope, only Perry has the requisite deus ex machinas and plot armor to do it. *facepalm* well, like a car accident, I just can’t keep my eyes away from him saving the world. So on to the next one!
There is really nothing to criticize here. The plot is great, more spy novel than science fiction novel, but it finally puts the world-building of the last 3.5 books to good use.
The characters are wonderful! Abumwe is a breath of fresh air, I’ve always loved Wilson and the rest of the cast is also great. They’re quirky in a perfectly natural way and entirely lovable. They also work perfectly as a team. Seriously, these are just about the best characters I’ve read about of Scalzi’s except for the ones in Redshirts. And it’s their sense of camaraderie and their banter which makes the novel compelling, more than the spy hijinks.
I’d say this one is almost worth slogging through that mess of a third book. Nothing will make me forgive having to tolerate Perry for two whole books, though. Especially since he’s likely to be coming back. After all, when the day needs saving it’s not the smart, hardworking and unassuming heroes we get here who will do it. Nope, only Perry has the requisite deus ex machinas and plot armor to do it. *facepalm* well, like a car accident, I just can’t keep my eyes away from him saving the world. So on to the next one!