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Year Zero by Rob Reid falls into the category of
humorous science fiction… Think Douglas Adams or Terry Pratchett (though he is
fantasy). Reid does a good job but
doesn’t quite live up to those standards.
The basic plot involves, aliens who love Earth music and the financial
penalties all their “enjoyment” adds up to under current copyright law. This book is straight up satire and it is
amusing though not very deftly done.
All in all I would recommend this book for those with a taste for humor,
science fiction, and/or very focused social commentary.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Year Zero
Year Zero by Rob Reid falls into the category of
humorous science fiction… Think Douglas Adams or Terry Pratchett (though he is
fantasy). Reid does a good job but
doesn’t quite live up to those standards.
The basic plot involves, aliens who love Earth music and the financial
penalties all their “enjoyment” adds up to under current copyright law. This book is straight up satire and it is
amusing though not very deftly done.
All in all I would recommend this book for those with a taste for humor,
science fiction, and/or very focused social commentary.
