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by John Scalzi (Goodreads Author)

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OMG...this sounds like Star Trek. Red shirts always get killed on a "way" mission. And of course The Captain, the Science officer and the Lieutenant don't have a hair harmed. Is this based somewhat on Star Trek?

Amy this is exactly a send-up of Star Trek without ever calling it that. it is a spoof.

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Carl Hempel Could be, the book of Genesis before the story of Noah says: "So the LORD said: “My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his da…moreCould be, the book of Genesis before the story of Noah says: "So the LORD said: “My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days shall be 120 years.” - Genesis 6:3

After that men stop living as long and fairly quickly arrive at living about 120 years.(less)

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Is it just me or do all of the characters in this book speak in the same exact vernacular, with complete disregard to race, nationality, gender, time period, etc.? If this is the case, is there a reason for this?

Jason Loveman

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Would I like this book if I really don't know much and don't really care for Star Trek? I loved sci-fi and know the very basic premise of Star Trek, is that enough?

Rachel Sweet I started reading this book without realizing it had anything to do with Star Trek (and I am not really familiar with Star Trek), but I thought it was…moreI started reading this book without realizing it had anything to do with Star Trek (and I am not really familiar with Star Trek), but I thought it was a great book regardless.(less)

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Will I still enjoy this if I haven't seen Star Trek or any of the classic sci-fi shows?

Jim Yes, but maybe not as much if you don’t know the tropes.

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