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tresat 's review for:
The Human Division
by John Scalzi
Sometimes, an author aims for a 10, falls short and produces a 8, and everyone is disappointed. Other times, an author aims for a 7 and hits it right on the head.
This is a perfect example of the second case.
I really wish Scalzi would try describing some of his characters and settings with more than one sentence each though. The incredible dialog heaviness sometimes leads to me forgetting who is talking in the middle of a long conversation, since the characters all have very similar voices. Which is okay, since the setting and the plot's mysteries are the appeal here. Junk food space opera in its purest form, but Scalzi is very considerate of the details, so there's nothing that ever seems too cartoony.
Also, how is this series not movies yet?
This is a perfect example of the second case.
I really wish Scalzi would try describing some of his characters and settings with more than one sentence each though. The incredible dialog heaviness sometimes leads to me forgetting who is talking in the middle of a long conversation, since the characters all have very similar voices. Which is okay, since the setting and the plot's mysteries are the appeal here. Junk food space opera in its purest form, but Scalzi is very considerate of the details, so there's nothing that ever seems too cartoony.
Also, how is this series not movies yet?