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craig_tyler's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
clownmama's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyably quirky
I definitely enjoyed this novel. The humor was good, the storyline acceptable. I did get a lot confused as to who was who, frankly, throughout the entire book. Jamie was certainly our main character, but his group of friends- I'm still not able to tell all of them apart. I would read further adventures in this world, though I'd like more interacting with the actual Kaiju.
I definitely enjoyed this novel. The humor was good, the storyline acceptable. I did get a lot confused as to who was who, frankly, throughout the entire book. Jamie was certainly our main character, but his group of friends- I'm still not able to tell all of them apart. I would read further adventures in this world, though I'd like more interacting with the actual Kaiju.
calliopeo's review
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
endlessforest's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
drphld's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
kblum15's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
nclcaitlin's review against another edition
3.5
Welcome to Jurassic Park! Just kidding, it’s an alternate universe Greenland where Kaijus can tear holes through reality if they’re not monitored.
Scalzi always manages the perfect blend of world-building, action, humour, and whacky science to keep you on your toes, engaged, and non-stop laughing.
Expect nuclear exploding Kaijus, helicopter rides to shoot horny pheromones at Bella and Edward, and terrifying tourists trips. And a lot of fun millennial popular culture references.
“I was just thinking that Edward’s Tumescent Cloaca would have been an excellent band name.”
“Emo, obviously,” Kahurangi said.
“Their first album glistened with promise, but their follow-up was a little flaccid.”
“Their third album was really shitty.”
“To be fair, the competition was stiff that year.”
“I just thought that they should have showed more spunk.”
The audiobook was a really good performance too!!
Scalzi always manages the perfect blend of world-building, action, humour, and whacky science to keep you on your toes, engaged, and non-stop laughing.
Expect nuclear exploding Kaijus, helicopter rides to shoot horny pheromones at Bella and Edward, and terrifying tourists trips. And a lot of fun millennial popular culture references.
“I was just thinking that Edward’s Tumescent Cloaca would have been an excellent band name.”
“Emo, obviously,” Kahurangi said.
“Their first album glistened with promise, but their follow-up was a little flaccid.”
“Their third album was really shitty.”
“To be fair, the competition was stiff that year.”
“I just thought that they should have showed more spunk.”
The audiobook was a really good performance too!!
doxcy's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5