The Android's Dream
The Android's Dream
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
The Milky Way • Future
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Android's Dream by John Scalzi is a science fiction novel that follows a government agent and a clerk who become involved in an interstellar crisis. Their mission to retrieve a genetically engineered sheep, crucial for an alien race's ceremony, leads to unexpected adventures and political intrigue.
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Review Roundup
The Android's Dream by John Scalzi blends humor, politics, and sci-fi in a unique narrative, earning praise for its witty prose and engaging plot. Critics appreciate Scalzi's sharp dialogue and world-building, though some feel the humor can overshadow character development. Overall, it's a fast-paced, entertaining read for sci-fi enthusiasts.
Who Should Read The Android's Dream?
Readers who enjoy witty, fast-paced science fiction with a touch of political satire would appreciate John Scalzi’s The Android’s Dream. Fans of Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy or Neal Stephenson’s Snow Crash will find similar humor and inventive world-building.
25,201 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
The Milky Way • Future
2006
Adult
18+ years
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