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Fuzzy Nation

Book 9 in the series:Fuzzy Sapiens

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In 'Fuzzy Nation', Scalzi revisits the classic science fiction tale of encountering a race of small, fuzzy humanoids on a planet being exploited by a large corporation. The story follows Jack Holloway, a contractor who stumbles upon these creatures and must fight against corporate greed to prove their sentience. The narrative is fast-paced, featuring elements of legal drama, humor, and engaging characters like the lovable rogue Jack and the adorable Fuzzies.

The book combines witty sci-fi storytelling with a legal thriller theme, exploring the consequences of corporate exploitation and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the discovery of sentient life forms. Scalzi's writing style is described as accessible and humorous, making the story both enjoyable and thought-provoking for readers. The plot unfolds with surprising twists, presenting complex ideas in a fluid and entertaining manner, ultimately delivering a tale that balances action, humor, and social commentary.

Characters:

The characters, especially Jack, exhibit depth and complexity, contributing to the story's humor and emotional weight.

Writing/Prose:

The writing is characterized by a light-hearted, humorous tone and engaging prose that emphasizes fast-paced storytelling.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot intertwines legal battles with ethical dilemmas stemming from corporate exploitation and the discovery of a potentially sentient alien species.

Setting:

The setting is a futuristic mining planet where corporate greed poses significant ecological and ethical dilemmas.

Pacing:

The pacing is brisk, maintaining reader interest through continuous action and unexpected plot developments.
“I can’t believe we have to go through this again,” Holloway said. “It’s not that I don’t value you as part of this team, Carl. I do. Really, I do. But I can’t help but think that in some way, I’m jus...

Notes:

Fuzzy Nation is a reboot of H Beam Piper's classic novel Little Fuzzy.
The book features Jack Holloway, a disbarred lawyer turned prospector.
It explores themes of corporate greed and the morality of resource exploitation.
The titular Fuzzies are small, cat-like creatures that may have sentience.
Jack has an unpredictable personality that evolves throughout the story.
The narrative combines legal thriller elements with science fiction.
Scalzi's writing style is humorous and accessible, making the book engaging for readers of all ages.
The story addresses significant environmental and societal issues.
Jack's dog, Carl, plays an important role and adds comic relief.
Fuzzy Nation was originally written as fan fiction and later became a published work.

From The Publisher:

ZaraCorp holds the right to extract unlimited resources from the verdant planet Zarathustra-as long as the planet is certifiably free of native sentients. So when an outback prospector discovers a species of small, appealing bipeds who might well turn out to be intelligent, language-using beings, it's a race to stop the corporation from "eliminating the problem," which is to say, eliminating the Fuzzies-wide-eyed, ridiculously cute small furry creatures-who are as much people as we are.

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About the Author:

JOHN SCALZI is one of the most popular and acclaimed SF authors to emerge in the last decade. His massively successful debut Old Man's War won him science fiction's John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. His New York Times bestsellers include The Last Colony, Fuzzy Nation, and Redshirts;which won 2013's Hugo Award for Best Novel. Material from his widely read blog, Whatever, has also earned him two other Hugo Awards. Scalzi also serves as critic-at-large for LA Times.

He lives in Ohio with his wife and daughter.

 
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