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We Only Need the Heads

The Human Division, Episode 3

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We Only Need the Heads

By: John Scalzi
Narrated by: William Dufris
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CDF Lieutenant Harry Wilson has been loaned out to a CDF platoon tasked with secretly removing an unauthorized colony of humans on an alien world. Colonial Ambassador Abumwe has been ordered to participate in final negotiations with an alien race the Union hopes to make allies. Wilson and Abumwe’s missions are fated to cross - and in doing so, place both missions at risk of failure.

We Only Need the Heads is a tale from John Scalzi's The Human Division, a series of self-contained but interrelated short stories set in the Old Man's War universe.

Listen to the complete edition of The Human Division, the fifth full-length book by John Scalzi in the Old Man's War universe.©2012 John Scalzi (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Adventure First Contact Military Science Fiction Space Opera Fiction War
Interwoven Storylines • Political Intrigue • Excellent Narration • Compelling Ambassadors • Complex Plot • Good Humor
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at least this story wasn't as short as the last story. that one was just a prologue. this was a chapter.

still too short

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What made the experience of listening to We Only Need the Heads the most enjoyable?

The Continuing thread.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Harry and Schidmt. Harry is just too smooth and laid back he leaves the worrying to Schmidt

What does William Dufris bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He brings emotion to the scene without being cheesy or camp.

B-Team Returns

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Well done. Continues the saga of the Colonial Union. Moves between the diplomatic and defense efforts and how they affect each other. Ambassador Obumwey and Wilson characters are as compelling as ever. I like the complexity of the storyline. Not the usual jingoistic blather so much scifi engages in. The narration is excellent. Worth a listen.

Colonial SNFU

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Yes, it's getting better, and the plot lines are starting to come out. It can't be easy writing an entire book that is made up of short stories that are interrelated, but so far, Scalzi is managing it. I do wish he would find words other than 'said' for his dialogue. Gets irritating! He does this in all his books, so I guess it won't change anytime soon. If these stories are your first introduction to Scalzi, try some of his other books to get a better idea of his writing style. I especially recommend Fuzzy Nation or Agent to the Stars.

Uh-oh! Talk your way out of this one

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Episode 3 steps it up. The CDF is making things more difficult for Ambassador Abumwe. Wildcat colony on a planet the Union is trying to negotiate with is causing trouble all around. Something sinister is going on, just dont know who is behind all this. Episode 4 has been pre-ordered and is anticipated eagerly.

Heads have rolled, the plot thickens

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5 is excellent.
4 is good.
3 is OK.
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Political Science Meets Science Fiction Scalzi Style . . . . and we the listener get the joy of it. _______ . . . ___ --- ___ . . . ________________

Clever and so Scalzi ! 😱

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Pretty good for a very short story. Nice plot and good narration. Seems like John could have put all these short stories as 1 book.

Pretty Damn Good!

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Just a teaser of the book, no new info. A quick chapter and well worth the $0.69 I paid.

Nothing new here.

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I'm taking the time to grasp what I missed or misunderstood when I read the full story. Delightful!

Enjoying the Individual Books!

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