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Book Reviews of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe

How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe
How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe
Author: Charles Yu
ISBN-13: 9780307739452
ISBN-10: 0307739457
Publication Date: 6/28/2011
Pages: 256
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 15 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe on + 19 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A funny little book that is a quick read for a fast reader. I read it during a day of airplane travel.
It did cause me to reflect upon my relationship with
my parents. I am a Mom. It would probably fit sons
& dads better. Good anyway.
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Helpful Score: 1
Definitely not for the uninitiated science fiction reader.

This is a brisk and heart breaking tale. Charles Yu has a very unique voice and I think we will be hearing great things from him in the future.

Warning: If you do not like or understand the first 20 pages don't go any further. It only gets darker and more complex.

Now, if you are not intimidated and ready for a challenging, sometimes fun, often bleak, science fiction story, then this book is for you.