The Kaiju Preservation Society
By John Scalzi
- Release Date: 2022-03-15
- Genre: Adventure Sci-Fi
Description
The Kaiju Preservation Society is John Scalzi's first standalone adventure since the conclusion of his New York Times bestselling Interdependency trilogy.
When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls “an animal rights organization.” Tom’s team needs a last-minute grunt to handle things on their next field visit. Jamie, eager to do anything, immediately signs on.
What Tom doesn't tell Jamie is that the animals his team cares for are not here on Earth. Not our Earth, at least. In an alternate dimension, massive dinosaur-like creatures named Kaiju roam a warm, human-free world. They're the universe's largest and most dangerous panda and they're in trouble.
It's not just the Kaiju Preservation Society who have found their way to the alternate world. Others have, too. And their carelessness could cause millions back on our Earth to die.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Reviews
Good not great
3By traipseNot as entertaining as the authors other works. I can understand the disappointment expressed in the other reviews. It’s pretty thin. It’s well written even if the characters have no depth and the story lacks much detail. Not a bad book to look for on sale.Big fan
5By godzillalovesnukesThought it was well written and plot line was good. I hope for a second one to be written soonLight, Funny, and Well Thought Out
5By FastprofWhile I agree with some other reviewers that the Millenial humor is a bit overused because, well, “he lifts things”, overall the plot is very good. It’s a bit of an amusement park ride, with some twists and turns. I really enjoyed it.Fun
5By Lainie9999If you love sci-fi, you will love this book. Fun and funny. A book does not need to be great literature in order to be an enjoyable read.Scalzi phones it in for this one.
2By ConnollyonnollyEvery character has the same voice, same sense of humor, same “witty” chat. This is the most halfhearted and boring book about inter-dimensional travel and giant monsters ever. Lazy writing in this mercifully short book. I used to be a Scalzi fan.Could have been better
3By Zach7277I was really excited for this book and the premise behind it. A book about kaiju that never really details their world beyond the smaller creatures that live there and “you couldn’t comprehend what they looked like if I told you” just feels like a half effort. Knocking off one star for every dialogue exchange being the same sarcastic back and forth for the entirety of the book, and one star for being completely predictable storytelling that never delivered any punch or plot twists.Fun ride! Easy ready. Loved it
5By Sd4321Great book. Another great ride from ScalziHorrible
1By HandakinaWritten for 8th graders…maybe. Don’t waste your money and especially your time on this crap.Fun and quick read
5By MaverzReally enjoyed this book. Very simple but enjoyable read. With all the turmoil in the world right now it’s nice to read a story where good prevails and evil gets eaten by a bunch of monsters.Fair, too lib
3By John4970Ugh, corona virus, human self loathing and more . So annoying. Ready for something more brave than that.