Scan barcode
A review by thecaptainsquarters
Waypoint Kangaroo by Curtis C. Chen
5.0
Ahoy me mateys! I absolutely loved this sci-fi tale about a bumbling James Bond type-character code name: Kangaroo. Kangaroo’s name is not because he is from Australia or because he can jump high or because he is a “genetically-engineered human-marsupial.” As he puts it, “come on, that last one is pretty ridiculous.” No it is because he has a Pocket.
The Pocket is a portal that opens up into an empty parallel universe. It is pretty nifty for spy work. Storing things in the Pocket and smuggling are some of the things he is good at. He is not so good with small talk, clever jokes, or staying out of trouble. James Bond he isn’t. In fact the latest mission didn’t go according to plan so Kangaroo finds himself on a forced cruise ship vacation. He isn’t pleased.
I however was immensely pleased by this silly, endearing tale of how Kangaroo’s vacation turns into a crisis. I absolutely loved Kangaroo’s mix of ineptitude when dealing with normal people and then how he can suddenly use his spy skills with aplomb. He is constantly trying to prove his worth to the agency and prove that he doesn’t need watching. He tells bad jokes but is so plucky that I couldn’t help but root for him.
The story did take some unexpectedly fun turns. I loved the majority of the secondary characters. The story is action packed and fun. I read it in one sitting and I loved it! I can’t wait to read book two! Arrr!
Side note: with an awesome title like that how can ye not want to read this one?
Check out me other reviews at https://thecaptainsquartersblog.wordpress.com/
The Pocket is a portal that opens up into an empty parallel universe. It is pretty nifty for spy work. Storing things in the Pocket and smuggling are some of the things he is good at. He is not so good with small talk, clever jokes, or staying out of trouble. James Bond he isn’t. In fact the latest mission didn’t go according to plan so Kangaroo finds himself on a forced cruise ship vacation. He isn’t pleased.
I however was immensely pleased by this silly, endearing tale of how Kangaroo’s vacation turns into a crisis. I absolutely loved Kangaroo’s mix of ineptitude when dealing with normal people and then how he can suddenly use his spy skills with aplomb. He is constantly trying to prove his worth to the agency and prove that he doesn’t need watching. He tells bad jokes but is so plucky that I couldn’t help but root for him.
The story did take some unexpectedly fun turns. I loved the majority of the secondary characters. The story is action packed and fun. I read it in one sitting and I loved it! I can’t wait to read book two! Arrr!
Side note: with an awesome title like that how can ye not want to read this one?
Check out me other reviews at https://thecaptainsquartersblog.wordpress.com/