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Third time through liked this just as much.

Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi

August 10, 2020 by narfna Leave a Comment

It was interesting to read this after finally having read Little Fuzzy, the original novel Scalzi reimagined, that forms the basis of the story of this book. They were essentially the same story, but had key differences that made them entirely different reading experiences. Scalzi’s version of the story is much less sweet, for one. It’s much more anti-capitalist, though I wouldn’t quite say anti-colonial, and it’s less about answering the central question of “What is sapience?” and more about how the Fuzzys find a […]

Filed Under: Science Fiction Tagged With: #Science Fiction, Fuzzy Nation, john scalzi, narfna, re-read, retellings, sci-fi

narfna's CBR12 Review No:95 · Genres: Science Fiction · Tags: #Science Fiction, Fuzzy Nation, john scalzi, narfna, re-read, retellings, sci-fi ·
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“We should be focused on saving the Interdependency from collapse. Instead we’re playing palace intrigues. It’s pointless. It’s wasteful. And it’s going to end in our ruin.”

The Last Emperox (The Interdependency, #3) by John Scalzi

July 7, 2020 by narfna Leave a Comment

A good ending to the series. This hasn’t been my favorite of Scalzi’s series (I still hold a very fond place in my heart for Old Man’s War), but it was overall a great read. It also takes his usual smart-ass style and amps it up to a thousand. The tongue-in-cheek tone makes for a nice contrast with the serious subject matter, and makes it so that when a character is doing something serious, you feel it more than maybe you would otherwise. I’ve been […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks, Science Fiction Tagged With: #Science Fiction, john scalzi, read harder challenge 2020, sci-fi, space opera, the interdependency, The Last Emperox, wil wheaton

narfna's CBR12 Review No:65 · Genres: Audiobooks, Science Fiction · Tags: #Science Fiction, john scalzi, read harder challenge 2020, sci-fi, space opera, the interdependency, The Last Emperox, wil wheaton ·
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It’s a lot harder to write reviews than it is to read books.

Duma Key by Stephen King

The Totally Awesome Hulk (Vol. 1): Cho Time by Greg Pak

The Last Emperox by John Scalzi

July 1, 2020 by ingres77 3 Comments

Duma Key (3.5 stars) These days, most of my “reading” comes in the form of audiobooks. I can burn through stories a lot quicker that way, because it allows me to listen to them while I’m driving, or while I’m at work. But, given that I’m largely home-bound because of the coronavirus, and I’ve got two small kids to take care of, I’m not left with much time to listen to my books. So, I pulled this book off of one of my many book […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Horror, Science Fiction Tagged With: cbr12bingo, Duma Key, Greg Pak, john scalzi, Stephen King, The Incredible Hulk, the interdependency, The Last Emperox

ingres77's CBR12 Review No:29 · Genres: Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Horror, Science Fiction · Tags: cbr12bingo, Duma Key, Greg Pak, john scalzi, Stephen King, The Incredible Hulk, the interdependency, The Last Emperox ·
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Ambassador Sara Bair knew that when the captain of the Polk had invited her to the bridge to view the skip to the Danavar system, protocol strongly suggested that she turn down the invitation.

The Human Division by John Scalzi

Miniatures and other stories by John Scalzi

April 20, 2020 by vel veeter Leave a Comment

The Human Division – 3/5 Stars A thirteen episode book told in separate chapters, published separately, and for me, purchased separately in audio installments. I bought them all at once, so I don’t know what, if any, kind of serializing this made out. The book takes place concurrent with the world of Old Man’s War, which is a kind of Starship Troopers riff where citizens who hit a certain age can opt to join up for military service (at 75) and receives a new body, new […]

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: john scalzi, miniatures, the human division

vel veeter's CBR12 Review No:208 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: john scalzi, miniatures, the human division ·
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The Death of Duane Chapman

Head On by John Scalzi

February 28, 2020 by vel veeter Leave a Comment

This is the second novel in this series by John Scalzi. I read the first book and remembered the central conceit of the world building, but don’t recall the actual details of the plot. I do have some of that restored to me from reading this one, but given that these books are otherwise structured as procedural mysteries within the world of the world-building, the actual plot is not super important. If Scalzi were to continue writing them, and I don’t know why he wouldn’t […]

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: john scalzi

vel veeter's CBR12 Review No:94 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: john scalzi ·
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“I and only I did this to myself”

Redshirts by John Scalzi

February 13, 2020 by Debcapsfan Leave a Comment

I guess I have been doing this review thingy for a while because I remember when Redshirts was being reviewed on the Cannonball, and I remember the reviews were mostly positive. I try not to go back and read reviews of my book until I’m done with my review, unless I just can’t think of what to say. Do you ever have a review like that? It’s frustrating. I got my copy of this review in a subscription box of sci-fi and fantasy books and […]

Filed Under: Comedy/Humor, Science Fiction Tagged With: john scalzi, sci-fi; humor

Debcapsfan's CBR12 Review No:2 · Genres: Comedy/Humor, Science Fiction · Tags: john scalzi, sci-fi; humor ·
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