2.0

Space Opera

von Catherynne M. Valente

Format:Hardcover

IN SPACE EVERYONE CAN HEAR YOU SING A century ago, the Sentience Wars tore the galaxy apart and nearly ended the entire concept of intelligent space-faring life. In the aftermath, a curious tradition was invented-something to cheer up everyone who was left and bring the shattered worlds together in the spirit of peace, unity, and understanding. Once every cycle, the civilizations gather for Galactivision - part gladiatorial contest, part beauty pageant, part concert extravaganza, and part continuation of the wars of the past. Instead of competing in orbital combat, the powerful species that survived face off in a competition of song, dance, or whatever can be physically performed in an intergalactic talent show. The stakes are high for this new game, and everyone is forced to compete. This year, though, humankind has discovered the enormous universe. And while they expected to discover a grand drama of diplomacy, gunships, wormholes, and stoic councils of aliens, they have instead found glitter, lipstick and electric guitars. Mankind will not get to fight for its destiny - they must sing. A one-hit-wonder band of human musicians, dancers and roadies from London - Decibel Jones and the Absolute Zeroes - have been chosen to represent Earth on the greatest stage in the galaxy. And the fate of their species lies in their ability to rock.

Science-Fiction & Fantasy
294 SeitenHardcover
Erschienen an: 2017-11-09

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2.0(1 ratings)
Ellie Donna TuschRezension von Ellie Donna Tusch

At the beginning, this book really seemed to promise to be something really good. The plot is pretty simple: an alien federation threatens humanity because they are a non empathetic species. To avoid complete extinction they need to participate in a space like Eurovision Song Contest (which is hella funny). Especially in the first chapters the author displays how humanity is convinced of their own greatness. My favourite part was when the president tried to defend humanity and mentions that they invented great things like the internet and an alien just responds „yeah our secret services had to throw up after spending 5 times on human internet because it’s so disgusting.“ (lol true). There are some really critical thoughts displayed with humorous words in this book. Still, I didn’t like the end and the side plot. It’s exactly what I’ve expected and maybe this humorous book isn’t my favourite genre. If you enjoy silly literature I can recommend this one. For me, I wouldn’t read it again.

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