Questions About The Collapsing Empire (The Interdependency, #1)

by John Scalzi (Goodreads Author)

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Is this a stand-alone novel or should we read previous Scalzi books first?

Joost This is the first novel in a new series, so you don't have to read anything else!…moreThis is the first novel in a new series, so you don't have to read anything else!(less)

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don't like to use writing platform to be political - he has no credibility as a pundit and should not assume because he has attention he should use it - he can write what he wants and so can i ?

Akshay A writing platform is meant to be whatever the author wants it to be. Politics, religion or complete nonsense if they wish. That's the whole point of …moreA writing platform is meant to be whatever the author wants it to be. Politics, religion or complete nonsense if they wish. That's the whole point of the platform (and of free speech). And yes, he can write what he wants.(less)

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I have recently read Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. The realism behind his explanations of new worlds, new methods of travel and new human species was super convincing - and a clearly added to the 'moon blowing up' concept. Are Scalzi books in the vein or are they more hyper fantasy 'Lord of the Rings' style in writing style?

Zachary Scalzi uses real science more than, say Star Wars, but his books aren't really as focused the science in quite the same way as Seveneves was. Also, Se…moreScalzi uses real science more than, say Star Wars, but his books aren't really as focused the science in quite the same way as Seveneves was. Also, Seveneves is set in a near future and this is a far future scenario. But the biggest difference is in tone. Scalzi is funny and this book is pretty light compared to Stephenson. Think something closer to Guardians of the Galaxy in tone, but with a much bigger scope.(less)

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How would you rate this book as to foul language and sex? PG, PG-13, R?

Peter Kühne Most definitely an R! The F-word is used a lot and there a lot of sex references.

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