From New York Times bestseller and Hugo Award-winner John Scalzi, The Android's Dream is a wild-and-woolly caper novel of interstellar diplomacy. 'The Android's Dream is just the right gene-splicing of fast action and furious comedy SF has been needing for ages' - SFF180 When a human kills an alien during diplomatic negotiations, the fall-out is astronomical. To prevent interstellar war, humanity must deliver an extremely rare sheep for the aliens' coronation ceremony - or face enslavement. So Earth's government turns to ...
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From New York Times bestseller and Hugo Award-winner John Scalzi, The Android's Dream is a wild-and-woolly caper novel of interstellar diplomacy. 'The Android's Dream is just the right gene-splicing of fast action and furious comedy SF has been needing for ages' - SFF180 When a human kills an alien during diplomatic negotiations, the fall-out is astronomical. To prevent interstellar war, humanity must deliver an extremely rare sheep for the aliens' coronation ceremony - or face enslavement. So Earth's government turns to Harry Creek: ex-cop, war hero and hacker extraordinaire. It should be a straightforward mission, but there are others who covet the priceless animal. Ruthless mercenaries, a religious cult, and alien races eager to spark revolution. Harry's mission will take him across the galaxy, as he tries to pull off the grand diplomatic coup of the century. There'll only be one chance to save the life of the sheep - and ensure the future of humanity. Praise for John Scalzi: 'John Scalzi is the most entertaining, accessible writer working in SF today' - Joe Hill 'Scalzi is one of the slickest writers that SF has ever produced' - Wall Street Journal
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Great book totally warped! Great minds are never censored.
grantmfrazier
Apr 10, 2009
the man knows what hes doing
flash and bang. this like johns other work is what science fiction is all about. dont miss this
Ellyb
Mar 12, 2008
Clever
This tongue-in-cheek yarn alternately reminded me of "The Fifth Element," "Men in Black," and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." "The Android's Dream" is a ridiculously fun joyride through inter-planetary politics, genetic shenanigans, and other assorted forms of mayhem and intrigue. I was mildly distracted by the nagging thought that someone in Hollywood has probably optioned this as a Will Smith vehicle, but that's probably because it generously fills the dynamic plot and character requirements of a sci-fi/comedy summer blockbuster. At the same time, the author never tips his hand into full blown parody, and instead dances on the edge with good humor and skillful storytelling. The resolution is cleverly executed, and manages to tie up all the strange directions in which the narrative threads were sent spinning throughout the course of the book.
