Book Review: “Redshirts” by John Scalzi

On August 2, I introduced my first “…on Anything, Really” book review by guest reviewer, Andrew Robins — in that case of Kim Stanley Robinson’s “2312.”

Today Andrew is reviewing John Scalzi’s “Redshirts.”

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Review: “Redshirts” (TOR, 2012; 314 pp) by John Scalzi

by Andrew Robins

On one level Redshirts is a relatively straightforward vehicle for a clever idea. If you are a fan of classic Star Trek or other shows in the genre, you will “get” this book and have an enjoyable read.

In jokes abound. Scalz...