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elsecallerreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is by far one of the most unique books I've read. It was a fun concept and very silly. Unfortunately a lot of this book was just describing stuff in this universe and I would have liked it to be a bit more plot heavy.
hidingzeus's review against another edition
3.75
What an odd book! It reads as though it were written by Douglas Adams just after he downed a bunch of LSD, but it also has genuine heart and gets at the heart of what it means to be human? I'm pretty sure I liked it.
hbby's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
b00kh0arder's review against another edition
5.0
...Wow... How to sum this book up? Imagine Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets David Bowie meets a Channel 4, late-night-just-got-back-from-the-pub-boozed-up version of Eurovision, with a soupcon of Red Dwarf.
This book is brilliant(how many books do you read make you think "hang on, if the universe keeps expanding to the point where it starts to rewind to the beginning (better technical explanations are available), ready to start again -has the Big Bang happened more than once? Are we the first iteration of the universe?") and utterly, utterly ridiculous. If you're familiar with the tone of Douglas Adams, you will recognise the style here (yes, there are a lot of very long sentences but they are so very fun to read - particularly out loud) but it is NOT an attempt to emulate/copy it - if Radiance (another great book) was classic/golden-age Hollywood, Space Opera is an explosion in the glam-rock section of the record store with a lot of sequins, glitter and a thesaurus thrown in.
"Life is beautiful and life is stupid." So much better than all the other inspirational quotes out there, and definitely one to live by.
This book is brilliant(how many books do you read make you think "hang on, if the universe keeps expanding to the point where it starts to rewind to the beginning (better technical explanations are available), ready to start again -has the Big Bang happened more than once? Are we the first iteration of the universe?") and utterly, utterly ridiculous. If you're familiar with the tone of Douglas Adams, you will recognise the style here (yes, there are a lot of very long sentences but they are so very fun to read - particularly out loud) but it is NOT an attempt to emulate/copy it - if Radiance (another great book) was classic/golden-age Hollywood, Space Opera is an explosion in the glam-rock section of the record store with a lot of sequins, glitter and a thesaurus thrown in.
"Life is beautiful and life is stupid." So much better than all the other inspirational quotes out there, and definitely one to live by.
glrreid's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
bearpolar's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
graham_greene_lantern's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
alle_kat97's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
odin45mp's review against another edition
5.0
This is a glorious, glittering ode to David Bowie and Eurovision. I know of Bowie, I do not know of Eurovision. It is steeped in the DNA of Douglas Adams. This novel is a rollicking, absurd, hilarious journey from start to finish. For fans of the aforementioned subjects, and fans of talking cats. 100% worth your time to read and enjoy.
relly621's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5