leland_hw's review
4.0
This gives some great background for [b:Lock In|21418013|Lock In|John Scalzi|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1399037491s/21418013.jpg|26115712], told in brief "historical" narratives.
The audiobook was read by multiple actors and that seemed to enhance the idea that these were historical recordings. Kind of like listening to "This American Life" on NPR without the host.
The audiobook was read by multiple actors and that seemed to enhance the idea that these were historical recordings. Kind of like listening to "This American Life" on NPR without the host.
a_ab's review
informative
reflective
5.0
I enjoyed this novella a whole lot more than the 'Lock In' book. The multiple perspectives were very refreshing and realistic. Especially after the 2020 pandemic, a lot of this seems downright prophetic.
P.S. After reading the whole series, I can confidently say that this is the best book of the lot, and if you read this one, you can skip the other 2 unless you are a huge fan of FBI procedurals in book form.
P.S. After reading the whole series, I can confidently say that this is the best book of the lot, and if you read this one, you can skip the other 2 unless you are a huge fan of FBI procedurals in book form.
allanvdh's review
5.0
Page Turning
This is a great short story introduction to what I’m hoping will be an amazing series. I’m moving directly into the next book. The way it’s written as a collection of interviews makes the book really interesting.
This is a great short story introduction to what I’m hoping will be an amazing series. I’m moving directly into the next book. The way it’s written as a collection of interviews makes the book really interesting.
jaymeks's review
4.0
I thought this novella was highly more interesting than the book. As a bit of a history nut, I truly enjoyed seeing the short form history of the virus itself. I almost wish I had read this story before the book...
rileywill77's review
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
dana_naylor's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
4.0
Fun! Along the lines of World War Z, it’s an imaginary history with interviews of people. I’ve already read Lock In, so the world made sense to me. Rather wild reading about a pandemic after having gone through one recently! Quick read.
jessring's review
4.0
Read this after I read Lock In. Great companion novella to add depth to the novel.
titusfortner's review
4.0
This is a companion novella to [b:Lock In|21418013|Lock In|John Scalzi|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1399037491s/21418013.jpg|26115712]. Some have suggested reading this first because they were confused by what was going on in at the beginning of the novel. I often do, but this time did not get annoyed by being dropped into a confusing scenario without the context to understand what was going on. As such, I don't think reading this novella first is necessary, and could be a small spoiler for things that are interesting about the novel.
Regardless, read this if you read Locked In, it is well worth your time.
Regardless, read this if you read Locked In, it is well worth your time.