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Mini, spoiler free review of *The Android's Dream", by John Scalzi (lemmy.ca)
submitted 1 day ago by AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.ca to c/sciencefiction@lemmy.world
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The story starts with a man trying to create a major diplomatic incident during negotiations with an alien race by using a device hidden in his colon to send insulting messages in the alien’s scent language. Then it gets weird. Scalzi mentions in a forward to the edition I read that he wasn't under contract to write the book, so he felt free to do whatever he wanted. That attitude really shows: it's a rollercoaster with strange twists and fun surprises. It kept my attention and I ripped through it pretty quickly. Recommended.

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[–] thenextguy@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Fun factoid… Scalzi was a consultant for Stargate Universe. And there’s a scene where Rush is using the stones to visit earth. He tells his driver that it might take a while, and the driver says he’s prepared and holds up a book. “The Old Man’s War” by John Scalzi

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

Heh, nice.

I wasn't sure I was going to like OMW - I don't normally go in for military SF - but it's good. I've read most of the series.

[–] Marafon@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

SUPER weird book. Highly recommend.