Red Shirts by John Scalzi

[sp1989]

Red Shirts is quite simply a beautiful book. It is so wonderfully meta and compelling that you can easily read it in less than 8 hours. Beyond the incredible science fiction it is also is a highly emotional book, that through the satire and humor there are deep messages about life, love, and yes as cliched as it might sound the pursuit of happiness. I highly recommend this book and I am curious to see what the opinion of the community is about this novel. I wouldn't move it up on your book list and rush to read it, however it should definitely be added to everyones list. Especially people who are fans of science fiction, particularly all Star Trek, every iteration of the franchise.

Also please try to avoid spoilers. Use spoiler tags when discussing the major plot points of this book. Many of them are way too good to give away.

[T-Bouw]

Hmm, I'm intrigued by this book. I might try looking for it!

Watching the series, you develop a sort of sixth sense concerning red shirts. Eventually, you can always predict which one is going to die.

On an away-mission, if a red shirt accompanies the senior staff......probably death for the poor chap.

If one becomes romantically involved with one from the senior staff...certain death for the poor chap.

[KerbMav]

Enjoyed listening to Wil "Wesley" Wheaton.

Although he is reading many of Scalzi's books this time it was really fitting.

[sp1989]

Hmm, I'm intrigued by this book. I might try looking for it!

Watching the series, you develop a sort of sixth sense concerning red shirts. Eventually, you can always predict which one is going to die.

On an away-mission, if a red shirt accompanies the senior staff......probably death for the poor chap.

If one becomes romantically involved with one from the senior staff...certain death for the poor chap.

That's exactly the type Of stuff this book dives into. It's totally a quick read and you won't regret it.