punkly's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
smittyluvs2reed58's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
rowiash's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
snpefk's review against another edition
5.0
все ясно, автор ревью фанат zero punctuation
наивно надеюсь, что Yahtzee построит такую же книжную империю, что и Пратчетт, и будет строчить мне на радость в темпе one adventure per year
наивно надеюсь, что Yahtzee построит такую же книжную империю, что и Пратчетт, и будет строчить мне на радость в темпе one adventure per year
mankickingbaby's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
exceeded my expectations
sciencewithkrystal's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jazzypizzaz's review against another edition
4.0
Perfect for a road trip! A rare example of fiction that I could listen to on audiobook without trouble, in that it was both engaging enough to hold my attention (for the jokes if nothing else) and light enough that when I inevitably missed simple plot points it was easy to pick back up. The author does a *fantastic* job with the audio performance as well.
All around great fun.
All around great fun.
emilygaynier's review against another edition
1.0
DNFed at 33%
This is the first real regret I have felt for buying a full price book in a while
The story is written like the author wants to be the more hardcore/edgy Douglas Adams. But he really missed the mark. Every time something interesting would happen, the next page would make it boring again.
Also the author wrote several sexist scenes/sentences. There was no need to describe a teenage girl's outfit as "a baggy hoodie matched paradoxically with tight black leggings". This is a cute and not strange outfit. Now if everyone else's clothes were some weird space material, then I might've rolled with the main character noting her outfit in such a way.
The plot was actually interesting but he author wrote it in a way that feel like "the nice guy never wins". Every decision the MC made then had to almost immediately go wrong in the most uninteresting way. The only good part was the second Warden announced she was going pirate. Which was then made boring and uninteresting by the other characters
This is the first real regret I have felt for buying a full price book in a while
The story is written like the author wants to be the more hardcore/edgy Douglas Adams. But he really missed the mark. Every time something interesting would happen, the next page would make it boring again.
Also the author wrote several sexist scenes/sentences. There was no need to describe a teenage girl's outfit as "a baggy hoodie matched paradoxically with tight black leggings". This is a cute and not strange outfit. Now if everyone else's clothes were some weird space material, then I might've rolled with the main character noting her outfit in such a way.
The plot was actually interesting but he author wrote it in a way that feel like "the nice guy never wins". Every decision the MC made then had to almost immediately go wrong in the most uninteresting way. The only good part was the second Warden announced she was going pirate. Which was then made boring and uninteresting by the other characters
sweekune's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5/5
For an long car trip, my husband and I chose yet another Yahtzee Croshaw book. This time a pulp sci-fi parody about a down on their luck spaceship pilot who gets embroiled in a series of events. The protagonist is employed to pretend to be a galaxy-wide famous author and star pilot for a teenagers birthday. As always chaos ensues.
- As always, Yahtzee is hilarious. From a maths based swearing system to random managing pet aliens, there's always something to laugh at.
- The plot feels episodic, almost like it was written for one of those old pulp science fiction magazines many years ago. Each chapter has a twist, a different challenge but linking to the overall plot.
- I found the ending a little underwhelming. Then again, there is a sequel so it's very possible it was just setting up for what happens in that book.
Not my favourite Croshaw book but enjoyable nonetheless. Will listen to the sequel Will Destroy the Galaxy for Cash on our next roadtrip.
For an long car trip, my husband and I chose yet another Yahtzee Croshaw book. This time a pulp sci-fi parody about a down on their luck spaceship pilot who gets embroiled in a series of events. The protagonist is employed to pretend to be a galaxy-wide famous author and star pilot for a teenagers birthday. As always chaos ensues.
- As always, Yahtzee is hilarious. From a maths based swearing system to random managing pet aliens, there's always something to laugh at.
- The plot feels episodic, almost like it was written for one of those old pulp science fiction magazines many years ago. Each chapter has a twist, a different challenge but linking to the overall plot.
- I found the ending a little underwhelming. Then again, there is a sequel so it's very possible it was just setting up for what happens in that book.
Not my favourite Croshaw book but enjoyable nonetheless. Will listen to the sequel Will Destroy the Galaxy for Cash on our next roadtrip.