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If you are a parent who would no more let your kid wear a red shirt on field trip day than you would trust William Shatner with a model and a bottle of green paint, then this is a book for you.
I've never made any secret of my long and abiding love for John Scalzi, so impartial, I may not be. But I loved this book. I giggled all the way through it. Told from the perspective of a redshirt, it explores the idea of characters realizing they are characters. Implausible stories, Narrative Determinism ...more
I've never made any secret of my long and abiding love for John Scalzi, so impartial, I may not be. But I loved this book. I giggled all the way through it. Told from the perspective of a redshirt, it explores the idea of characters realizing they are characters. Implausible stories, Narrative Determinism ...more
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A great central conceit, conveyed with typical wit and humour by Scalzi. I find him a naturally funny writer, and his characters are great to just hang out with.
I found the actual get-out somewhat unsatisfying, however, and I think I would have preferred them to solve it all more metaphysically locally, though I'm not sure if they could ever have fought the restrictions of their situation effectively in that case. Scalzi deserves kudos for having the sheer balls to g ...more
A great central conceit, conveyed with typical wit and humour by Scalzi. I find him a naturally funny writer, and his characters are great to just hang out with.
I found the actual get-out somewhat unsatisfying, however, and I think I would have preferred them to solve it all more metaphysically locally, though I'm not sure if they could ever have fought the restrictions of their situation effectively in that case. Scalzi deserves kudos for having the sheer balls to g ...more
I thought it was pretty good, but a little shorter than I expected. Still had the feel of a TV Science Fiction show that it was going for. Enjoyed the story.
What a fun book. Satirical take on existing Scifi TV series like Star Trek.
Funny, but also strangely gut wrenching. Enjoyed it!
Funny, but also strangely gut wrenching. Enjoyed it!
Take one part Heinleinian fictional multiverse. Subtract the bisexual redheads. Add two parts Galaxy Quest. Then take a left turn and add a dash or three of after-school special / Hallmark drama.
