The Human Division #1: The B-Team

Everybody's complaining about the 99 cent price proint, which I think is quite reasonable. I'm paying $3.62 though, which is a bit much. Is this because I'm signing in from Europe? This concept will not work for me this way, which is a pity, because I love the whole Dickensian idea.

About the episode, having just read Old Man's War, which I loved, it's a bit more of the same. But given how I liked OMW, that's positive :-)

I do not generally purchase sci-fi novels this short but I like this author; and I get the distribution/ marketing model, very clever getting us low price guys hooked into premium pricing.

The author does a wonderful job developing the story and building the characters. I love character driven stories that have meat. Sorry, no spoilers from me, if you like space opera buy the book.

(Note: I'm writing this after having finished the first four installments of this series)

I wasn't sure how I would feel about reading a serialized novel--I usually finish one (especially sci-fi) within a few days or one day if it's a weekend. I have found the serial experience to be an enjoyable change of pace, with a fun sense of anticipation for the next installment to get released. I think Scalzi's technique of moving between different characters over the weeks plays well with the serial releases. I've read a number of Scalzi's novels and short stories, and The Human Division is showing his maturity at crafting a solid narrative that keeps you engaged. I am really enjoying the sense of getting pulled into each small part of the story, and then having to anticipate the next chapter a week later.

I would recommend reading Old Man's War before you get started, but honestly I recommend that anyone I know with a good literary or sci-fi appetite read Old Man's War, so you may or may not actually need to read the OMW series before you start this one.

So glad Scalzi decided to expand this universe! After reading the last of Old Man`s series it really left a feeling of wanting to know more. These episodes do just that. Straight forward read that brings a depth of plot. Excited to read the next episodes.

BITE-sized for easy consumption. Perfect length for a layover. Or when you're up before everyone else on the trip. Putting it in the Old Mans War setting lends quick context so the story can unfold without laboring to establish new background. CRITICISMS I will hold until I've devoured a few more chapters.

This is John Scalzi at his usual pace. Well written. I bought the 5 first chapters but stopped, because it is going to bee too expensive, buing the hole damn thing this way. Am waiting for it to come as a book, before I buy more of it.

I'm eagerly waiting for each installment at this point. God I love Scalzi. Modern Heinleinesque writing minus the grumpy old man who knows better than you lecturing on genetics or economics or something.

An enjoyable continuation of related stories byb the same author. Do not appreciate the underhanded way to get more money out of you by releasing what is essentially one book chapter by chapter at $0.99 per chapter. An expensive way to buy a book that I won't fall for again.

Fun, quirky, humorous Sci Fi. Scalzi writes enjoyable fiction; film at 11.
I'm excited that he's continuing the Old Man's War universe, and this is a nice setup for the continuing story. It left me chomping at the bit to read more.

I have not been this quickly hooked since "Old Man's War"! If you loved the characters and intrigue of the Colonial Defense Forces as they skipped across the galaxy, then turn on your BrainPal and jump on board..This looks like it will be one Hell of a ride!