Fuzzy Nation (Fuzzy Sapiens, #7)

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by John Scalzi (Goodreads Author)

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Eric You may not have realized it, but this book is a reboot. There are already two books about Fuzzies written by H. Beam Piper. They are a bit dated (the…moreYou may not have realized it, but this book is a reboot. There are already two books about Fuzzies written by H. Beam Piper. They are a bit dated (they were originally written in the 1960s), but I thoroughly enjoyed reading them when I was in my teens (which was merely a decade ago). Unfortunately there were nothing else. H. Beam Piper committed suicide.(less)
Chelsea There are some mentions of sex (as well as discussion of alien biology/reproduction) but nothing on screen. There is a fair bit of strong language too…moreThere are some mentions of sex (as well as discussion of alien biology/reproduction) but nothing on screen. There is a fair bit of strong language too. (less)
literaryaura This book is written by John Scalzi. It's a rewrite of the original book by H Beam Piper. He's updated it to be more suitable for modern times.…moreThis book is written by John Scalzi. It's a rewrite of the original book by H Beam Piper. He's updated it to be more suitable for modern times.(less)
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Michelle H It’s a remake of the same story apparently. John Scalzi took the original story and updated it so that it made sense based on current sci-fi and langu…moreIt’s a remake of the same story apparently. John Scalzi took the original story and updated it so that it made sense based on current sci-fi and language. For example, he’s updated technology to included something similar to tablets, music devices to include earbuds, things like that.(less)
Chelsea I read this without reading the original and I really enjoyed it. I am planning on going back to Piper's Fuzzy at some point to compare, but this stoo…moreI read this without reading the original and I really enjoyed it. I am planning on going back to Piper's Fuzzy at some point to compare, but this stood fine on its own.(less)

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