A cute and wildly accurate story about the drudgeries of mall-Santa life, from the point of view of an alien.

Light, fun, and playful—all standard Scalzi fair. This was a quick read, with some quirky characters, a chicken, and an invasive species of alien insects. There is even a bit of a conservationist takeaway revolving around the dangers of introducing non-native species to an environment and keeping exotic animals as pets.

This was a fun and light space caper about an “alleged” interplanetary thief. Full of clever heists and high stakes, yet it's still laced with whimsy and humor.

This book was a delight! Instantly engaging and quite preposterous. But no matter how outlandish the events and characters are, this book totally works. Scalzi is such a talented and engaging engaging writer that he can turn the impossible into a story that feels believable, solid, grounded...and joyful—because Scalzi always weaves in those moments of smile-inducing mirth.

Very good writing. This isn't my usual genre or subject matter, but there is a lot to love about this book. The plot is cohesive and compelling, and there is great character development. Yet the subtext is where this book really shines.

Another amazing book by Klune—further proof that he is a master of character development. The characters are all unique, deep, and very human. I loved their quirks and interpersonal relations, which all feel fluid and unforced. You can't help but laugh with them, love them, and cry for them—for both their losses and their joys.

Interesting main character and story set in space. This book had a lot of exciting elements. There were even dinosaurs!

This is an interesting and thought-provoking read. Despite it being over 50 years old, it is still relevant. It touches upon so many important issues—overpopulation, environmental contamination, race relations—all while challenging the reader to form their own opinions about what changes would make humanity better; or if humanity, as a whole, is even capable of grasping the far reaching implications of how these changes would actually impact humanity.

A very interesting premise and reliably good writing. However, even though I generally like Koontz, this book was not a favorite.

This is a true science fiction classic. Incredibly imaginative and original for being written over a hundred years ago. In fact, this was one of the first books to feature an alien invasion plot.

Great premise. This book had an engaging start, an exciting twist, and a compelling conclusion. I was able to feel the confusion and the frantic chaos of the situation as it was translated through the writing.

A powerful and thought-provoking short story that challenges readers to consider the consequences of their actions. Lush and vivid details really bring this book to life.