Joerg reviewed Starter Villain by John Scalzi
Expository dialogue - the novel
3 stars
Expository dialogue for most of the book. Some truly funny bits though.
John Scalzi: Starter Villain (2023, Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom)
English language
Published Jan. 7, 2023 by Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom.
Expository dialogue for most of the book. Some truly funny bits though.
A classic Scalzi one-shot novel--a fluffy snack with some good twists.
The basic setup is that down-on-his-luck Charlie Fitzer unexpectedly inherits his estranged billionaire uncle's villainous empire and now has to fend with other villains who were pissed at his uncle.
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I discoved Scalzi with this book. Liked the humor and many fun ideas...