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Book Review of The Android's Dream

The Android's Dream
The Android's Dream
Author: John Scalzi
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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This humorous scifi political intrigue book in the style of Douglas Adams revolves around Harry Creek's attempts to find and protect a specific breed of sheep in order to keep relationships between Earth and a lizard-type species of alien known as the Nidu from dissolving into chaos. The characterizations are all strong and visual, whether the character is seen for a few pages or throughout the book. Action sequences are creative and well-written, utilizing both real-world fighting styles and scifi gadgetry. The story is intensely witty and the protagonist of Harry Creek is incredibly likable. I do wish the first chapter had featured him instead of the start of the political intrigue, but I suppose it was necessary to show the impetus for the whole thing. Overall, it's a highly witty book lovers of scifi are sure to enjoy.

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