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Columbus Day (Expeditionary Force, #1)

Craig Alanson
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Columbus Day (Expeditionary Force, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

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Craig Alanson

Columbus Day (Expeditionary Force, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

299

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Earth • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Columbus Day by Craig Alanson follows a human protagonist who encounters an alien invasion of Earth. As the story unfolds, the protagonist must navigate complex situations involving extraterrestrial species and alliances. This science fiction novel explores themes of survival, diplomacy, and intergalactic relations, forming the first book in the Expeditionary Force series.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

38,250 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Columbus Day by Craig Alanson is largely praised for its entertaining and humorous storyline, engaging characters, and creative world-building. However, some readers found the narrative to be overly reliant on cliches and criticized the pacing as uneven. Overall, it is deemed a fun and engaging sci-fi adventure.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Columbus Day (Expeditionary Force, #1)?

Readers who enjoy fast-paced military science fiction with witty dialogue and a touch of humor would appreciate Craig Alanson's Columbus Day. Fans of John Scalzi's Old Man's War and Ernest Cline's Ready Player One will find the book's engaging protagonist and inventive alien encounters particularly appealing.

4.3

38,250 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

299

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Earth • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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