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marycel 's review for:
The Human Division
by John Scalzi
Like everything else John Scalzi has written, The Human Division is an adept mix of humor, action, and excellent characters. It's easy to read without being shallow; it's fun without being frivolous. The dialogue ought to be taught in writing courses as how to make characters sound like real people. I really have nothing bad to say. There's enough humor to keep the story from becoming too tense, but that general lightness also gives the moments of sincerity more weight.
On top of the writing itself, the ideas are fresh and interesting. I got excited several times just because he'd come up with something I'd never thought of before. Even the political struggles (which I frequently find boring in books) were masterfully done to be both realistic and intriguing. It was just a refreshing read.
I think it would be possible to read this book without having read the previous installments of the Old Man's War series, but you'd be better off starting at the beginning for full context.
On top of the writing itself, the ideas are fresh and interesting. I got excited several times just because he'd come up with something I'd never thought of before. Even the political struggles (which I frequently find boring in books) were masterfully done to be both realistic and intriguing. It was just a refreshing read.
I think it would be possible to read this book without having read the previous installments of the Old Man's War series, but you'd be better off starting at the beginning for full context.