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Lock In (Lock In, #1)
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I want to say this was fun (and I think I just did), so I'll just say it outright, Fun! I'm a little hesitant to say that because the story behind the story has a serious tone � a flu epidemic and a multi-murder investigation. This is what I think it is about books like these: Sci-Fi authors are cool because they imagine things yet to exist, crazy stuff that could possibly happen, or just crazy stuff that probably won't. I don't read a lot of Sci-Fi books, but I'm drawn to certain ones for those reasons. All fiction stretches the imagination in some way, but I guess books like these stretch that “imagination of the possible� and I like how Scalzi (my first Scalzi by the way) gets heady with ideas without sacrificing the story. I thought it would be about a pandemic, but it's more about what might happen after a pandemic (one with very specific cause and effect, so kudos to the author for originating those ideas as well). Not at all an apocalypse type of novel, if you're sick of those kind of books. Bonus for readers who like crime/mysteries here too. And there's a book #2 coming. Count me in!
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Kenny wrote: "What a great review!"Thank you Kenny!
Great review Ron. Hmmm...fun and flu? Not two words I'd usually associate with each other ;-) I'm intrigued...
Great review, Ron. I'm not much into sci-fi but I can appreciate what you said about "stretching the imagination of the possible." That does sound interesting, and it sounds like his ideas are not just half-assed ploys to move the story along (something that has bothered me about sci-fi in the past). Well anyway, glad YOU had fun while everyone else was dying of the flu! ;-)
Oh I'm so glad you liked it Ron! If you want a good laugh you'll need to read Scalzi's Redshirts!
Nat wrote: "Great review Ron. Hmmm...fun and flu? Not two words I'd usually associate with each other ;-) I'm intrigued..."Thanks Nat! Two words that have no business together - unless your reading a sci-fi fiction novel... or maybe it's just me. A great story to read, but gosh I hope it never happens! ;)
Liz wrote: "Great review, Ron. I'm not much into sci-fi but I can appreciate what you said about "stretching the imagination of the possible." That does sound interesting, and it sounds like his ideas are not ..."Haha! I knew I get it handed to me for saying fun! Somehow the author balanced between the two things, which made the entire book - un-boring (just created a word there). I hear you on the half-assed ploys, so I get picky with the sci-fi I'm willing to try, but this one had me in the fisrt twenty pages or so. Thank you Liz!
Josen wrote: "Oh I'm so glad you liked it Ron! If you want a good laugh you'll need to read Scalzi's Redshirts!"Glad I read this one Josen! Definitely want to try Redshirts now, especially after seeing your review about it. Scalzi seems very good at trying new things.
Maddie wrote: "Ron wrote: "Maddie wrote: "Cannot wait to read your thoughtsglGlad you enjoyed Ron"
Thanks so much Maddie! I said review soon, but it looks like later - I'll get it though! :)"
Fab. Review, Ron ..."
Thank you Maddie! Told you I'd do it. ;)
Wonderful review, Ron. Sci-Fi isn't a genre I gravitate to, generally speaking, but this sounds really good, and I could use a 'fun' read now and then.
I feel like I've read something similar (not sure what though). Great review!
Cheri wrote: "Wonderful review, Ron. Sci-Fi isn't a genre I gravitate to, generally speaking, but this sounds really good, and I could use a 'fun' read now and then."Thanks Cheri! I might like the genre a little more than you, but it's not often my go to. Fun is a good word here, plus creativity for this one. Not a bad one to try at all. :)
Holly wrote: "I feel like I've read something similar (not sure what though). Great review!"Thank you Holly! The follow-up to this book just came out. I've been hearing good things too.
Fantastic review, Ron! This has been in my library forever and after reading your exciting review I am definitely going to make it a priority. Currently have "Starter Villain" checked out and am eager to start that one as well. Glad this was a winner! = )
Tracy wrote: "Fantastic review, Ron! This has been in my library forever and after reading your exciting review I am definitely going to make it a priority. Currently have "Starter Villain" checked out and am ea..."Thank you! Here I go mentioning in my review that I'll read the second book - and I haven't. Scalzi is certainly a talented writer though. I think you'll like it. I didn't recognize the title Starter Villain, but have seen the cover - I look forward to what you say about it, Tracy. :)
Ron wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Fantastic review, Ron! This has been in my library forever and after reading your exciting review I am definitely going to make it a priority. Currently have "Starter Villain" checked...""Start Villain" (released 09/23) is his newest novel. It looks good. Stat tuned! Thanks, Ron. = )
I like fun and this sounds good.
Susan wrote: "I like fun and this sounds good."It's the only book I've read by Scalzi, but my guess is that fun/smart is always there for him.
Tracy wrote: ""Start Villain" (released 09/23) is his newest novel. It looks good. Stat tuned! Thanks, Ron. = )"Thanks!
Ron wrote: "Tracy wrote: ""Start Villain" (released 09/23) is his newest novel. It looks good. Stat tuned! Thanks, Ron. = )"Thanks!"
You're welcome!
Glad you enjoyed Ron"
Thanks so much Maddie! I said review soon, but it looks like later - I'll get it though! :)