Scalzi writes like it’s for a Hollywood screenplay… it’s dialogue heavy with a lot of action. But he still puts a lot of intelligence and knowledge into his books. It can be too superficial sometimes but in a lot of his work it’s the perfect balance of concept and execution…it’s hit or miss but with the misses they are still fun like an action flick.
My favorite series of his would be The Last Emperoux.
Yeah, that seems pretty spot on. Did you read The Android’s Dream? He mentions in the forward to the edition I read that he wasn’t under contract to write the book (very unusual for him), so he felt free to do whatever he wanted. I think it’s “true Scalzi” - it’s a weird, funny, rollercoaster of a story.
yeah that was a manic fun one… and still very compatible with being a screenplay as essentially saving a damsel in distress and the whole planet. perhaps like Men In Black
I’d love to see it on screen
A long time ago, I tried reading a Scalzi’s novel (I don’t remember the title), but it just didn’t click with me. I found it rather bland.
Do someone think I should give him another chance? Especially since he’s also written a few short stories that I haven’t checked out yet. If they’re any good, I’d consider interviewing him.
I for sure would. His body of work is really diverse, and is on a spectrum from silly fluff (e.g., Starter Villain) to more thought provoking, serious SF (e.g., Old Man’s War). Even some of his silly stuff can be surprisingly well handled. I put off reading Red Shirts because the concept seemed dumb, but I really enjoyed it.
Cool! TY. I’ll pick one of his short stories collection and see by myself. If it’s good Ill buy the other and then maybe contact him.
I’ve never read any of his short stories. Let us know what your think.
You might give Old Man’s War a try.
Will do.
