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shanshantastic's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Head On is an excellent follow-up to Lock In - a new story with the same MCs that continues to explore how Hadens move through this version of the country as their status becomes more uncertain. Scalzi’s use of the “corruption in sports” angle is accessible for nearly any reader and adds an interesting dimension to the richness of Haden life…and the parallels to real-life marginalization of groups in our society.
I also want my own Agent Vann as a partner.
I also want my own Agent Vann as a partner.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
rmesquirrel's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Interesting story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
stefanle's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Drug use
fenny_42's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
While I didn't love the premise of this book, Scalzi's writing more than makes up for that. The continuing partnership of Chris and Vann is just as fun as in the first novel, and their police work gets even more complex in this sequel to Lock In. I appreciated the commentary on the fluidity of gender and sexuality, ableism, and corruption in league sports. The "whodunnit" aspect of the book was well-written--I didn't guess the culprit until they were revealed toward the end of the novel. Scalzi's writing is as sharp as ever here, and if you liked Lock In, you should absolutely read Head On.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Death
Moderate: Infidelity, Suicide, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
ladylothlorien's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this one and I was super engaged like I was with the last one, although like the last one the solution to the mystery got very convoluted. Still it was entertaining to listen to; Wil Wheaton does a pretty good job of differentiating characters. Overall I think if you enjoyed the previous one, you’ll like this one. Scalzi tries to set this one up so you don’t have to have read the previous one but I think you kind of have to read it first.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Murder
It gets pretty detailed and graphic when characters are trying to figure out if a victim died by suicide or was murdered