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Heath Miller
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets Eurovision in an over-the-top galactic science fiction spectacle from best-selling author Catherynne Valente where sentient races compete for glory in a universe-wide musical contest - where the stakes are as high as the fate of planet Earth.
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 the Metagalactic Grand Prix - 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 band of human musicians, dancers, and roadies 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.
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"Heath Miller narrates a story that is equal parts scathing social commentary and hilarious send-up of music competitions.... Miller shines as the sarcastic and sardonic narrator who guides listeners through the byzantine galactic history that led to this confusing state of affairs. He also does an outstanding job creating a range of convincing alien personas, as well as bringing the human characters to life.... Those who enjoy intelligent satire will be richly rewarded." (AudioFile)
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witty, funny, but try too hard....
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meh
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loved it
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So much fun
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Glorious, glittering absurdity
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If you enjoy the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, but wish it featured more excerpts from the guide itself, more dry humorous vignettes of a truly weird and fantastic cosmic society, then you will probably love this book.
Don't panic. Just enjoy.
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Delightful clever, fun, and satisfying read
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I proceeded to sneak headphones at my desk while it was still quiet enough to get away with it, then read the text version too the detriment of getting any work done aside from helping actual customers for the rest of the day. I listened as I drove to game night at a friend's, where, despite trying not to, I gave in to temptation and rudely read on my phone under the table between turns.
Throughout the day, with mixed success, I've stifled both laughter and tears and now that I've finished, I plan to start again for I'm sure there is some subtilty that I've missed.
Life is beautiful. Life is stupid. Space Opera balances the two perfectly.
I loved this so much
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RIYL Douglas Adams
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Dry, so dry.
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