tanya_the_spack's review against another edition
3.0
It's hard to like a book where the protagonist is so incredibly unlikable and preachy, even if he grows. However, the con setting is a lot of fun, it has some good laughs, the preaching makes good points, and Space Lincoln is awesome.
wildflowerz76's review
2.0
I got this book a while ago after I first got a Kindle. A friend had told me about it around last year's Dragon*Con and I put it on my Wish List. So I figured that I'd read it during Dragon*Con this year.
It sucked. The only thing that saved this book a little was how I knew EXACTLY where he was talking about a lot of the time and that was cool to me. And Sylvester was kind of awesome. But I hated Cobb. I didn't care about him and wanted him to diaf already. So there's that. I don't recommend this one to anyone. Ever.
It sucked. The only thing that saved this book a little was how I knew EXACTLY where he was talking about a lot of the time and that was cool to me. And Sylvester was kind of awesome. But I hated Cobb. I didn't care about him and wanted him to diaf already. So there's that. I don't recommend this one to anyone. Ever.
murray1134's review against another edition
3.0
A must read for anyone who has ever attended a sci-fi/fantasy/comic convention.
tsedai's review against another edition
4.0
Lost at the Con by Bryan Young is a wild romp through the world of a science fiction convention. It is the story of Cobb, a political journalist who has sold out on his ideals for a steady pay check. Disgusted with his personal and professional life, he is given an assignment he could care less about - covering the science fiction convention Griffin*Con (based on the real life Dragon*Con) in Atlanta. Armed with a pen, a press badge, and a glass of scotch (or any other alcohol handy), Cobb sets off in search of stories.
Upon reaching Atlanta, Cobb is confused and lost almost his entire stay. He wanders his way through the hoards of convention-goers, dressed to the max in geeky costumes from comics, movies, and history. What he expects to find is a mass of "basement dwelling mouth-breathers," but instead he finds everything from the socially awkward young adult male to sexy girls in school girl costumes. Though he searches for the seedy underbelly of geek life, he can't help but be swept up in the hero's journey that is so beloved by fans of fantasy and science fiction.
I don't really want to spoil the fun details of story, but if "slashfic," "nerds vs. jocks," or "Cybernetic Space Lincoln" pique your interest, this book is a must read. And I mean, really, how could Cybernetic Space Lincoln not pique your interest? The book has the feel of a modern-day epic quest in an alien world (well, alien at least to the main character). It is for anyone who is a fan of the sci-fi/fantasy genre, or anyone who has been to a science fiction convention (willingly or otherwise). I found this book to be hilarious and fun, and I highly recommend it.
Upon reaching Atlanta, Cobb is confused and lost almost his entire stay. He wanders his way through the hoards of convention-goers, dressed to the max in geeky costumes from comics, movies, and history. What he expects to find is a mass of "basement dwelling mouth-breathers," but instead he finds everything from the socially awkward young adult male to sexy girls in school girl costumes. Though he searches for the seedy underbelly of geek life, he can't help but be swept up in the hero's journey that is so beloved by fans of fantasy and science fiction.
I don't really want to spoil the fun details of story, but if "slashfic," "nerds vs. jocks," or "Cybernetic Space Lincoln" pique your interest, this book is a must read. And I mean, really, how could Cybernetic Space Lincoln not pique your interest? The book has the feel of a modern-day epic quest in an alien world (well, alien at least to the main character). It is for anyone who is a fan of the sci-fi/fantasy genre, or anyone who has been to a science fiction convention (willingly or otherwise). I found this book to be hilarious and fun, and I highly recommend it.
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