First off, Scalzi is vastly entertaining. I truly have enjoyed everything of his I've read. He also has a wonderful sense of humor, and he lets that pFirst off, Scalzi is vastly entertaining. I truly have enjoyed everything of his I've read. He also has a wonderful sense of humor, and he lets that play a LOT in this book.
Charlie isn't exactly living the ideal life. He's a divorced substitute teacher living in his childhood home (that his other siblings want to sell), with a dream that's not exactly impossible but seems like it's out of reach.
Then, his uncle, who he hasn't seen or spoken to since he was a kid, passes away, and Charlie's life starts getting complicated. There was a LOT more to his uncle's life than a real estate holding company that specialized in parking garages. Charlie gets dragged into a world of unexpected allies, vicious enemies, and surprising relationships.
There are plot twists, great humor, and some really unexpected developments as the story moves forward in ways Charlie (and me, for that matter) didn't see coming. It was a fun read with a very entertaining and satisfying ending. ...more
This one just didn't land with me. There were times I really couldn't tell if it was magical realism or an ongoing psychiatric episode. it's well writThis one just didn't land with me. There were times I really couldn't tell if it was magical realism or an ongoing psychiatric episode. it's well written, the characters are good, it just didn't quite click with me for whatever reason.
Ted Flask, a very out writer in Los Angeles, has an odd personal life, largely consisting of his dog, Lily, who is getting along in years. Some disturbing news sends Ted down a strange path, and many odd events occur before an inevitable, but sad, loss happens.
I sort of wish I'd liked this one better, but I just didn't. ...more
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