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In which Scalzi creates a new sport

Head On by John Scalzi

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In 2014 John Scalzi released Lock In: A Novel of the Near Future in which a virus has swept across the world.  For many who get sick, the worst they experience are flu-like symptoms.  Others are deeply affected by what becomes to be called Hadens syndrome.  They are fully awake and aware but they are unable to move their bodies or respond to stimulus, and are referred to as being “locked in”.   About one percent of the population is affected, nearly 500 million people in the United States alone.  Hadens victims are implanted with a neural net allowing them access to the […]

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8/24/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:31 |

Give Quinto More Books to Narrate Now!

The Dispatcher by John Scalzi

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I downloaded this novella a while back when it was an Audible deal of the day and finally got around to it.  This is actually the first time I’ve read anything by John Scalzi despite his popularity among certain nerdy readers, and I am not sure how representative this piece was of his other work, but it left me wanting more.  Zachary Quinto was also a great narrator for this, and basically needs to narrate all the things from now on. I came into this novel cold which meant everything was a surprise.  I actually probably would recommend the same […]

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7/29/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:131 |

Scalzi at his finest

The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi

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If you have previously enjoyed books written by John Scalzi, I am certain you will quite like The Collapsing Empire.  It is Scalzi writing at his best.  The members of the World Science Fiction Society agree with me and it is nominated for Best Novel (Scalzi has previously won for Red Shirts). If you have never read anything by him, here are the reasons I look forward to his books.  Scalzi has a great sense of humor and this shines in his writing.  I tend to laugh out loud when reading his books, more so than any other author.  His settings […]

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6/12/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:22 |

A Sci-Fi Crime Procedural Series

Unlocked: An Oral History of Haden's Syndrome (Lock In 0.5), Lock In (Lock In, #1), Head On (Lock In #2) by John Scalzi

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So, I’ve read a handful of John Scalzi and I’ve really liked everything that I’ve read.  I bought Lock In on Audible a little while ago.  Then Head On was about to come out so I listened to Lock In and immediately pre-ordered Head On.  I think I finished Head On, the audiobook mind you, the day after it came out.  I ate lunch in my car for two days to listen to it.  I played it while washing dishes.  I couldn’t put it down. Why do I love this series?  It’s fun.  It’s familiar but yet new.  I know […]

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5/30/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:30 |

Scheming, Snark and a Society on the Precipice

The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi

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IT’S HUGO TIME! Which means it’s time for me to tackle the best novel nominees! The Collapsing Empire is the first instalment in ‘The Interdependency’ series, which is John Scalzi’s take on a space opera. If you’re already a fan of Scalzi’s work, rest assured you’ll probably enjoy this one. All the tonal hallmarks of his previous writing – breezy, minimalist and snarky – are intact. So is his inclination to weave politics into otherwise lighthearted writing. What’s interesting about this series is that it appears to be a good indicator of the kind of books that likely influenced Scalzi […]

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5/18/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:12 |

There is a cat in this book whose name is Donut.

Head On (Lock In, #2) by John Scalzi

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Scalzi’s books are always such good palette cleansers. Head On was fast and fun (and a little bit infuriating). This is the second book in the Lock In series, which started with 2014’s Lock In. You don’t need to have read the first book if this one tickles your fancy, but you should, because it’s great. The premise here is that in the near future, a disease called Haden’s Syndrome (after the first lady of the US, it’s most famous victim) makes it so that a portion of the population are locked in to their bodies, perfectly aware, but unable […]

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5/10/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:60 |

Your Pinky Swear Sits on a Throne Of Lies

Head On: A Novel Of the Near Future by John Scalzi

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Last year I listened to Wil Wheaton narrate John Scalzi’s Lock In. Later in the year, angry dimples told me that Amber Benson had also narrated Lock In and that her narration was very good. I listened to it and agreed. As much as I enjoyed the Wil Wheaton narration, I liked Benson’s even better. And then we found out that both Wheaton and Benson were narrating versions of Scalzi’s follow up novel, Head On. We agreed, Benson first, Wheaton later. I enjoyed Head On quite a bit. In my Lock In review, I commented that I wouldn’t mind a series of Chris […]

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4/26/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:15 |

Apply directly to the forehead

Head On by John Scalzi

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John Scalzi is the Brandon Sanderson of science fiction. He’s prolific, can keep multiple series going simultaneously, and everything he writes is interesting and distinct. This is the second book in his Lock In series (I read the first one two years ago, and liked it a lot). I didn’t really do anything to refresh my memory of the series, but I never felt lost or in need of any reminders. I jumped right back into this world without issue. One percent of the world’s population has contracted “Haden’s syndrome”, which locks them into their body. This inspired a moon […]

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4/26/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:9 |


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