I nearly put this book down as it took me about a third of the way in to connect with the plot, but when I did, I did. And I'm very glad I didn't put it down.

The writing is very reminiscent of Hitchhiker's and can take a bit to adapt to. Expect detours, and a lot of them. The main plotline is more of a vehicle for expansive world building and a story of connection - human or otherwise.

There's a wide cast of characters. The main characters are incredibly messy in a way that makes you want to root for them to sort themselves out. They have a lot of depth and it's enjoyable to delve further into this through the wildest vehicle possible.

The variety of aliens is also a delight, far from just humans copy and pasted. Learning about each one is fun, especially with such a glam backdrop.

Space Opera is a vehicle as wild as the space ships it includes.