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A review by roadtripreader
Tales From the Clarke by John Scalzi
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Reuniting with my favorite underdogs - it's been way to long since I hung out with the B-Team. They have been missed.
How many more missions do they have to ace before they become the A-Team? Well?
Plot/Storyline/Themes:
Hhm, fix a ship previously blown my a space missle and then sell it to a third party that doesn't trust you as far as they cannthrow you - with good reason. This was interesting. Like hearing gossip about drama that happened at another division in the office. What?! Noooo tell me everything.
Character Development/Favorite Character:
Captain Coloma is front and center in this installment which is refreshing. It's all about The Clarke and The Clarke was her baby basically.
Wilson stays being a favorite.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene::
Scalzi is one of the best at dialogue:
“I understand you’ve just returned from being a hostage,” Coloma said.
“Yes, ma’am,” Wilson said. “An unfortunate incident with the Bula. We ended up with six of their ships planning to blow us out of the sky.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
🖤"she was now a captain without a ship, which meant in a very real sense she was no longer a captain at all.” (Captain Coloma)
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts:
■ Skip Drive
■ Earth as a super soldier farm
■Colonial Union vs Conclave
StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Short Stories by 2025
How many more missions do they have to ace before they become the A-Team? Well?
Plot/Storyline/Themes:
Hhm, fix a ship previously blown my a space missle and then sell it to a third party that doesn't trust you as far as they cannthrow you - with good reason. This was interesting. Like hearing gossip about drama that happened at another division in the office. What?! Noooo tell me everything.
Character Development/Favorite Character:
Captain Coloma is front and center in this installment which is refreshing. It's all about The Clarke and The Clarke was her baby basically.
Wilson stays being a favorite.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene::
Scalzi is one of the best at dialogue:
“I understand you’ve just returned from being a hostage,” Coloma said.
“Yes, ma’am,” Wilson said. “An unfortunate incident with the Bula. We ended up with six of their ships planning to blow us out of the sky.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
🖤"she was now a captain without a ship, which meant in a very real sense she was no longer a captain at all.” (Captain Coloma)
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts:
■ Skip Drive
■ Earth as a super soldier farm
■Colonial Union vs Conclave
StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Short Stories by 2025