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megadeathvsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This one was the best so far and that has nothing to do with the fact that there was an adorable dog in it. Nothing at all.
liketheday's review against another edition
3.0
There's a tiny puppy and carnivorous plants and you might be able to see where this is going but of course things are slightly wackier than that.
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roadtripreader's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Alright folks pack it up. They brought a dog to the mediation. End the war, the greatest mediator has arrived. - Tuffy the dog on an alien planet hanging out in royal gardens.
"They had all been formally introduced to their Icheloe counterparts, with the exception of Wilson, who was clearly an adjunct to the dog."
All system go, The Clarke is back in business and The B-Team is on a mission.
Plot/Storyline/Themes:
A missing king, a civil war, negotiations and who you calling in a crunch? The B-Team that's who. Easy to blame if things go wrong and be pleasantly surprised when things go right. Man the Colonial Union just sleeps on B-Team potential.
Character Development/Favorite Character:
Hey now! Hart Schmidt is back. Oh I missed the banter between Wilson and Schmidt.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene::
Wilson, Schmidt and the Icheloe Groundskeeper discussing the "extraction" of Tuffy from the Kingsflower. Once again, the dialogue in this series is chef's kiss all the way through.
" “Remember that the plant wants to eat you,” the groundskeeper said. “It’s not going to let you get away. Don’t fight it. Let yourself be eaten.”
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
🖤 “It’s a bad sign when a shuttle has animal nests in it,” Schmidt said.” (Schmidt being prophetic)
🖤 “Tuffy was the only dog on the planet. That was a lot of territory to mark.” (Wilson on Tuffy's bladder situation)
🖤 “I’ll let you know if I get stuck, you’ll be able to tell by the screaming panic in my voice” (Wilson on rescuing Tuffy)
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts:
■ Tuffy! Who's a good doggie?!
■The Icheloe aliens. Really? A bear and a tick - just ew.
■Fleur du roi - heinous act committed against beloved Tuffy.
StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Short Stories by 2025
"They had all been formally introduced to their Icheloe counterparts, with the exception of Wilson, who was clearly an adjunct to the dog."
All system go, The Clarke is back in business and The B-Team is on a mission.
Plot/Storyline/Themes:
A missing king, a civil war, negotiations and who you calling in a crunch? The B-Team that's who. Easy to blame if things go wrong and be pleasantly surprised when things go right. Man the Colonial Union just sleeps on B-Team potential.
Character Development/Favorite Character:
Hey now! Hart Schmidt is back. Oh I missed the banter between Wilson and Schmidt.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene::
Wilson, Schmidt and the Icheloe Groundskeeper discussing the "extraction" of Tuffy from the Kingsflower. Once again, the dialogue in this series is chef's kiss all the way through.
" “Remember that the plant wants to eat you,” the groundskeeper said. “It’s not going to let you get away. Don’t fight it. Let yourself be eaten.”
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
🖤 “It’s a bad sign when a shuttle has animal nests in it,” Schmidt said.” (Schmidt being prophetic)
🖤 “Tuffy was the only dog on the planet. That was a lot of territory to mark.” (Wilson on Tuffy's bladder situation)
🖤 “I’ll let you know if I get stuck, you’ll be able to tell by the screaming panic in my voice” (Wilson on rescuing Tuffy)
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts:
■ Tuffy! Who's a good doggie?!
■The Icheloe aliens. Really? A bear and a tick - just ew.
■Fleur du roi - heinous act committed against beloved Tuffy.
StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Short Stories by 2025
jmkemp's review against another edition
4.0
A little bit of self-contained character development but not terribly obviously part of the ongoing continuity for the story as a whole. A good episode though.
literary__escapism's review against another edition
5.0
CDF Lieutenant Harry Wilson is in charge of looking after the ambassador’s dog while the diplomat is conducting sensitive negotiations with an alien race. However when the dog gets eaten by a plant it’s up to Wilson to save the dog and the negotiations. I guessed before it happened that the dog was eaten by the plant and that the old King was down there too. I still enjoyed the story though. The ones with Wilson and Schmidt are the funniest and this one definitely tickled my funny bone!
misha_ali's review against another edition
4.0
This was really a really funny and enjoyable installment, and not just because everyone melts into a puddle of aww.
jaymeks's review against another edition
2.0
I'm sure this will come into play somewhere down the line, but I just thought this was a silly fluff story in between better told stories.
Sure, it was funny, but it didn't really offer anything new, nor did it progress the overarching story.
Sure, it was funny, but it didn't really offer anything new, nor did it progress the overarching story.
markmtz's review against another edition
4.0
I would've given this episode five stars if the hairy little mutt had not shed all over my Kindle.
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
2.0
7th episode in The Human Division. Disappointed in this one. It seemed like filler to me. We have Wilson and Schmidt back and there is a diplomatic mission and dog sitting and potential civil war.
BUT
I'm not sure how this ties in with the bigger story arc AND this story doesn't really work alone SO I'm not sure why it was included. Maybe Scalzi uses it later in the book but just looking at this episode on it's own merits, I would have to say that this episode could be skipped and we wouldn't miss it.
BUT
I'm not sure how this ties in with the bigger story arc AND this story doesn't really work alone SO I'm not sure why it was included. Maybe Scalzi uses it later in the book but just looking at this episode on it's own merits, I would have to say that this episode could be skipped and we wouldn't miss it.