The Human Division Mass Market – February 25, 2014 PDF

The Human Division (Old Man’s War) Mass Market Paperback – February 25, 2014
Author: Visit ‘s John Scalzi Page ID: 0765369559

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Sort of a mixed bag here from the author of Redshirts (2012) and other fine sf novels. Scalzis writing is as readable as ever, but the storyset in the universe of his Old Mans War (2004)is a bit unfocused. But thats probably unavoidable, given that the novel began life as a 13-part online serial. Heres the premise: the Colonial Union is on the outs from planet Earth, the unions big secretthat it has used humanity as a sort of factory for its soldiershaving recently been revealed. An allied group of alien races, the Conclave, is courting humanity, offering safety in their vast numbers, but this could spell disaster for the CU. Each of the books 13 interconnected stories adds a piece to the picture, using multiple points of view to move the narrative forward. Readers expecting a straightforward sequel to Old Mans War and its follow-ups may be disappointed, but any new novel from the extremely talented Scalzi is always good news, and this one, despite its experimental feel and shifting narrative, is one more proof that hes an unqualified A-lister in the genre. –David Pitt

–This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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“A Heinlein-like adventure for a serious sci-fi fan.” Kirkus Reviews

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Series: Old Man’s WarMass Market Paperback: 512 pagesPublisher: Tor Science Fiction; Reissue edition (February 25, 2014)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0765369559ISBN-13: 978-0765369550 Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.1 x 6.9 inches Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #52,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #299 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Colonization #1070 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Military #12306 in Books > Literature & Fiction > United States
Let me preface this review by saying that I enjoyed the first three books in the Old Man’s War. I did not write reviews for these book but would have given the first five stars, the second four, and the third, three. My impression about half way through The Last Colony, the third book in the series, was that the storyline was running a bit long in the tooth and I was encouraged by a note from the author at the end that it would be the last book in the series. I did not read Zoe’s Tale because I was not interested in a retelling of Last Colony from a different point of view.

Having now finished The Human Division, it is clear (in my opinion) that this series is long past it’s expiration date. I found myself struggling to remain interested a quarter of the way in, and really struggling halfway through to finish the book. One could say it drags, but that would be admitting that there was something there to drag. The great majority of The Human Division is written in dialogue between characters, which is fine, but hundreds of pages of "Wilson said" "Schmidt said" "Abumwe said" gets old fast. The book was originally released in a series of short stories, but collected in book form they felt very disjointed to me. The Green Mile this was not. I found the chapter about a talk show radio host cringe worthy – a cliched version of Glen Beck complete with a rally on the Mall in Washington DC. Last, Scalzi has a particular talent for writing smart ass characters which sound quite a bit like himself writing on his blog. One or two books with a number of characters who share this voice would be fine, an entire series of smart ass characters is not only tiring, it gives the impression that an author only has one or two voices in which he is able to speak.
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