Still hits the mark. Can’t wait for more in this series. Great read. Well done.

First off, I love the series, the characters, and the author's style of writing. While I knew this book was written in pieces, I assumed they tied together, furthered the plot line, and came to at least some kind of conclusion. I was wrong. The book just stops after a series of, admittedly good, adventures without any kind of wrap-up. I felt like I was reading a book of which someone ripped out the last chapters, leaving me with nothing but questions.

As a "novel" it is a bit scattered,but there is cohesiveness maintained by some characters common to several threads of the overarching whole. As is to be expected in a story meant to be released as stand-alone episodes. Excellent dialogue and thought-streams bring the major players to life and their actions become more believable. It is a cracking good read! The discrete chapters made it a bit easier to put down so I could sleep, which was appreciated by my co-workers. More, please. This is an awesome universe-construct and there are plenty of stories yet to be told, I'm just sure! Coming at it "cold" might be difficult. Reading "Old Man's War", at least would be helpful, or, better yet the whole series. Again I say "More, please".

John Scalzi proves once again to be a master of dialogue. With a stong thread of humor that lasts throughout his novels, he elegantly engages new idea, develops endearing characters and tells delightfully fun and exciting stories.

When one writes a book, one has to finish it. Not just stop writing.

I bought each of the chapters as published and was under the impression that the book would tie things together and give some context...now I feel "had." Spent the money for chapters and book both. Won't do that again Mr. Scalzi...bad taste in my mouth.