gingerblivet's review against another edition
5.0
More and more, I am convinced that Scalzi is less an author than he is a pancake artist, slowly building a picture backwards as the heat rises, with his audience wondering at what it depicts until the final moments, where he flips everything over. And oh, what a delicious and colorful pancake he makes.
d_audy's review
funny
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
diaryofthebookdragon's review against another edition
3.0
One of the weakest series in the Scalzi's opus. I think his talent shines brightest when he writes about the little guys, ordinary people like you and me. Somehow for royalty, nobility and high-level politicians his trademark humor is missing.
A lot of things happened and I feel like nothing happened at the same time.
Still, i will read the next book since Scalzi is mine must-read-everything author.
A lot of things happened and I feel like nothing happened at the same time.
Still, i will read the next book since Scalzi is mine must-read-everything author.
swissmunicipal's review against another edition
4.0
So much fun. Still a warning for lots of explicit language, but I'm really enjoying this trilogy so far. The end of the book had me laughing outload for at least five minutes as I listened to it in the car - it is rare that books can do that.
bandarkunder's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
deservingporcupine's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely still fun space opera/political intrigue. The characters do not disappoint, and the witty banter is strong. That said, the beginning of the book was a little bogged down in explaining. I read the second half in one sitting though. Looking forward to the next (last?) book.
eb2114's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0