The Kaiju Preservation Society
The Kaiju Preservation Society is John Scalzi's first standalone adventure since the conclusion of his New York Times bestselling Interdependency trilogy.
When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls "an animal rights organization." Tom's team needs a last-minute grunt to handle things on their next field visit. Jamie, eager to do anything, immediately signs on. What Tom doesn't tell Jamie is that the animals his team cares for are not here on Earth. Not our Earth, at least. In an alternate dimension, massive dinosaur-like creatures named Kaiju roam a warm, human-free world. They're the universe's largest and most dangerous panda and they're in trouble. It's not just the Kaiju Preservation Society who have found their way to the alternate world. Others have, too. And their carelessness could cause millions back on our Earth to die.Show more
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This was an interesting and short sci-fi read, and my rating is probably a little unfair because this wasn't bad, it just wasn't for me. It felt distinctly like this was written for a very specific audience, and I can see it being a fantastic, funny little novel for those people. I absolutely loved all the characters and the writing style, but just couldn't wrap my head around the more science-y aspects of the KPS and the setting - which is honestly a huge part of the novel.
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I absolutely loved this story. It's been the most fun book I've read so far this year, hands down.
Kaiju Earth felt so well realized and the characters were so well done. This was the first book I've read by John Scalzi but it won't be the last for sure. I loved the diversity of the cast and how it just WAS diverse they didn't make a huge deal about it.
"I lift things." I chuckled every time I saw that. And I love how EVERYONE had a doctorate. Saatie! <3 so COOL.
Just, stop what you're doing and read this book. It has it all. I'm now going to go and add my favorite quotes.
Kaiju Earth felt so well realized and the characters were so well done. This was the first book I've read by John Scalzi but it won't be the last for sure. I loved the diversity of the cast and how it just WAS diverse they didn't make a huge deal about it.
"I lift things." I chuckled every time I saw that. And I love how EVERYONE had a doctorate. Saatie! <3 so COOL.
Just, stop what you're doing and read this book. It has it all. I'm now going to go and add my favorite quotes.
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