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A review by roadtripreader
We Only Need the Heads by John Scalzi
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
I would have words with Ambassador Abumwe.
Walk the Plank felt like I was watching an episode of some intergalactic tv show that's been lost in the ether of "The golden era of tv". Scalzi wrote the short story in script format and it was effective. We Only Need The Heads takes place directly after the events of WTP and we're back with remnants of "The B-Team". Here's the thing, the end of WTP and the start of WONTHs is so seamless it's jarring when we realize that something is amiss in the Wildcat Colony. Much like watching one of those shows.
Plot/Storyline: Holds the reader in a vice grip and drags one through a riveting, shenanigan-esque plan of sneaking and plotting and hoping things work out.
Characters: I'm beginning to understand the Ambassador but c'mon, just give my man Hart Schmidt a break. He is NOT useless. Harry Wilson remains extremely likeable. For some reason I keep seeing middle-aged Jude Law in Harry Wilson's place - so I guess the character has that going for him.
Favorite scene: The sequence leading up to the "We only Need the Heads" line that Harry Wilson delivers with a bit of wonder still stuck in his voice. Charred remains of a wildcat colony, destruction, fire and the distinct feeling that there is way more to the story than meets the eye.
Favorite Quote/Concept: The Wildcat Colonies first seen in Walk The Plank are insane and remind me of something straight out of Spielberg's Terranova. Also; I still want the BrainPal for Christmas so who do I need to sell my soul to in order to get one? Do I need to find a Djinn or demon?
StoryGraph Challenges: 1800 Books by 2025 and Top 22 Male Authors (Scifi/Fantasy/Horror)
Challenge Prompt: 150 Short Stories by 2025 / John Scalzi Human Division Series
Walk the Plank felt like I was watching an episode of some intergalactic tv show that's been lost in the ether of "The golden era of tv". Scalzi wrote the short story in script format and it was effective. We Only Need The Heads takes place directly after the events of WTP and we're back with remnants of "The B-Team". Here's the thing, the end of WTP and the start of WONTHs is so seamless it's jarring when we realize that something is amiss in the Wildcat Colony. Much like watching one of those shows.
Plot/Storyline: Holds the reader in a vice grip and drags one through a riveting, shenanigan-esque plan of sneaking and plotting and hoping things work out.
Characters: I'm beginning to understand the Ambassador but c'mon, just give my man Hart Schmidt a break. He is NOT useless. Harry Wilson remains extremely likeable. For some reason I keep seeing middle-aged Jude Law in Harry Wilson's place - so I guess the character has that going for him.
Favorite scene: The sequence leading up to the "We only Need the Heads" line that Harry Wilson delivers with a bit of wonder still stuck in his voice. Charred remains of a wildcat colony, destruction, fire and the distinct feeling that there is way more to the story than meets the eye.
Favorite Quote/Concept: The Wildcat Colonies first seen in Walk The Plank are insane and remind me of something straight out of Spielberg's Terranova. Also; I still want the BrainPal for Christmas so who do I need to sell my soul to in order to get one? Do I need to find a Djinn or demon?
StoryGraph Challenges: 1800 Books by 2025 and Top 22 Male Authors (Scifi/Fantasy/Horror)
Challenge Prompt: 150 Short Stories by 2025 / John Scalzi Human Division Series