![]() ![]() The Collapsing Empire marks his strong return to space opera with a fresh start in this series opener, introducing readers to a new universe, new characters, and a whole new set of rules. So why am I telling you all this, you say? Well, it’s because Scalzi has done it again. I guess you could even say it was one of my gateway book into genre, since it helped open my eyes to many more possibilities and directly resulted in me trying more sci-fi. His writing was completely accessible, yet there was still enough “hard science” in the story to make a newcomer like me feel like I was immersed in a bonafide space opera. Turned out, Scalzi’s storytelling was exactly what I needed at the time-the riveting drama of interplanetary politics combined with the violent thrills and action in space, presented alongside a sense of casual, easy humor. ![]() ![]() It wasn’t until the moment I picked up the first Old Man’s War book that I realized the element I’d been missing: FUN. Years ago when I was still mostly reading fantasy and wanted to get into science fiction, I’d made the initial mistake of starting my journey with a couple of “classic” titles that nonetheless made me feel like I was in way over my head. Let me start by saying I’m a huge fan of John Scalzi’s Old Man’s Warseries. ![]() This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. I received a review copy from the publisher. Book Review: The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi ![]()
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